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Daraz has transformed Bangladesh’s e-commerce with 8 million active users, a nationwide logistics network, and inclusive seller training programs. Its campaigns offer deep discounts and reliable service, supporting rural and urban markets while building a full digital commerce ecosystem for the country’s future.
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GSMA Foundry and Khalifa University have partnered to advance telecom-specific artificial intelligence, launching assets such as TelecomGPT and an Open Telco Knowledge Graph. The collaboration aims to overcome the limitations of general-purpose AI models by developing specialised datasets, benchmarks and tools that improve accuracy, efficiency and performance in critical network operations.
Northstar Telecom has upgraded its Fiber Broadband services in Bahrain, increasing base speeds to 300 Mbps and offering up to 2 Gbps for higher-tier plans. This ensures businesses and individuals benefit from faster, more reliable internet, with no extra cost for existing customers.
Nepal Telecom is close to awarding Huawei its billing system contract, despite prior warnings over monopoly risks, data security, and conflicts of interest. Critics say revised tender terms favor Huawei’s older hardware, potentially giving it near-total control of the operator’s core infrastructure.
Pakistan’s Senate IT panel was told the PTCL–Telenor merger will conclude within two weeks. Lawmakers flagged transparency lapses in telecom boards, raised alarm over Rs65bn worth of citizen data on the dark web, and urged swift action on 5G rollout amid coverage gaps and cybersecurity concerns.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming financial services in Bangladesh, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience, while also broadening financial inclusion. AI applications range from customer service chatbots to sophisticated fraud detection algorithms, contributing significantly to the development of a more inclusive and efficient financial landscape.
North Africa already has the requisite abundant natural resources and developing infrastructure to support a massive expansion in green hydrogen…
Ecobank and Google Cloud have partnered to transform African financial services using AI and advanced analytics. The collaboration aims to enhance payment and remittance solutions, improve SME financing, and develop user-friendly digital banking platforms across 33+ African countries, supported by Google Cloud’s technology and expert services.
Tamkeen has added DOO, an AI-powered Bahraini platform, to its Digital Enablement Programme, enabling SMEs to access advanced AI tools for automation, analytics, and customer engagement—strengthening Bahrain’s drive toward digital growth and sustainability.