Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications, visited Silicon Expert’s Banha office, emphasizing Egypt’s growing role in advanced engineering services and AI-driven offshoring. The company’s investment in Banha, employing over 500 engineers, aligns with Egypt Vision 2030, boosting local talent, creating jobs, and contributing to digital transformation.
The Jordanian Armed Forces and Orange Jordan have renewed their agreement to provide essential telecommunications services, including mobile, landline, and internet, to enhance security and communication. This partnership, ongoing for over 20 years, strengthens the relationship between the Armed Forces and Orange Jordan, ensuring reliable and efficient services.
Jordan has introduced a mobile device registration requirement for individuals bringing devices from abroad, aiming to prevent telecom service disruptions and curb smuggling. Devices imported through official channels will be classified under “white,” “black,” or “gray” lists, with smuggled devices being blocked by telecom providers.
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has launched a digital one-stop-shop platform for investors in collaboration with EBRD and Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation. The initiative aims to streamline 80 key services, improve business efficiency, and strengthen Egypt’s global competitiveness as an investment hub aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with Vodafone Egypt and Vodacom Group CEOs, along with a South African investment delegation, to discuss boosting investments in the ICT sector. Key topics included digital transformation, infrastructure, and collaboration with the private sector, aiming to attract foreign investments and promote technological growth.
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, but the transition to digital payments remains slow due to the country’s strong reliance on cash. To foster growth, efforts are needed to educate consumers, improve infrastructure, and increase merchant adoption of electronic payments, ultimately driving the shift towards a cashless economy.
MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.
Visa has launched Visa+ in Bahrain, enabling seamless cross-border money transfers using only mobile numbers. Initially available through Bahrain Islamic Bank and Khaleeji Bank, the service enhances security, convenience, and speed for transfers within the GCC. This marks a significant step in Visa’s efforts to transform global money movement.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Labour have opened registration for the third batch of Bahrain’s Technical Development Programme (TTDP), aimed at training Bahraini IT graduates. The program will provide on-the-job training, enhancing skills for employment in the public and private sectors. Registration ends May 30.
MTN South Sudan has secured a 15-year operating license from the National Communication Authority, replacing an outdated Sudanese license. The new license includes commitments to expand coverage, improve service quality, and drive innovation. MTN aims to cover 90% of the population within ten years, despite affordability and infrastructure challenges.
