Nepal Telecom to Divest 30% Shares to Public While Government Retains Majority
Nepal Telecom to sell 30% shares to the public, with the government maintaining majority ownership, as announced in the 2025/26 budget speech.
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Lebanese Government Engages with Elon Musk’s Starlink to Expand Satellite Internet Services
Lebanon negotiates with Starlink to launch satellite internet, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce high costs, benefiting multiple sectors amid longstanding telecom challenges.
Jordan Releases National Report on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024-2025 Highlighting Significant Progress
Jordan’s 2024-2025 GEM report shows strong gains in entrepreneurship, including high early-stage activity and reduced gender gap, underscoring improved policies and sustainable business growth. Ministry and partners commit to enhanced research collaboration.
Orange Jordan Enhances Roaming Offers with Flexible Saudi Passenger Bundles for Hajj Pilgrims
Orange Jordan launches flexible, discounted Saudi Passenger Roaming bundles with unlimited internet and voice minutes for Hajj pilgrims, ensuring seamless 5G connectivity on Saudi networks from May 22 to June 11, 2025.
SMS Remains Crucial for Business Communication in Jordan Amid Growing Digital Transformation
SMS usage in Jordan grew 27% in 2024, driven by business communication needs in banking, e-commerce, and healthcare. Despite messaging apps’ popularity, SMS maintains high open rates, supporting Jordan’s advancing digital economy.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Meets Samsung Delegation to Boost Technology Localization and Export Support
Egypt’s Prime Minister and Samsung officials discuss support for technology localization, highlighting Samsung’s $700 million investment in Beni Suef and Egypt’s new EGP 45 billion export subsidy program focused on advanced industries.
Africa’s Smartphone Market Defies Global Downturn with 6% Growth in Q1 2025
Africa’s smartphone shipments rose 6% in Q1 2025, led by Egypt and Algeria, with mixed results in Sub-Saharan countries. Midrange phones dominate sales, supported by financing schemes, signaling resilient market growth amid global downturns.
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority Hosts Awareness Stand at Marassi Galleria
Bahrain’s iGA sets up an awareness stand at Marassi Galleria until June 3, promoting digital services like MyGov app, eKey 2.0, and the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award, while encouraging citizen engagement and feedback.
Lumofy Partners with Zain Bahrain to Advance Human Capital Management Through Digital Solutions
Lumofy and Zain Bahrain collaborate to improve human capital management using digital, data-driven solutions, aiming to enhance talent efficiency and future-proof workforces in an evolving workplace.
Malaysian BerryPay and Algerian DIGITEC Partner to Launch Digital Payment Platform in Algeria
BerryPay and DIGITEC join forces to launch an Algerian digital payment platform, enhancing financial inclusion and cross-border remittances, while supporting Algeria’s digital banking growth amid evolving regulatory frameworks.
