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beIN MEDIA GROUP has extended its partnership with F1 ACADEMY™ to broadcast the all-female motorsport series across MENA and Türkiye until 2033. The 2025 season will feature 18 drivers across seven rounds, showcasing beIN’s commitment to women’s sports through its beINSPIRED initiative, with live coverage in multiple languages.
Orange Jordan has successfully renewed its ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to high standards of safety, health, and sustainability across all its operations, with continued efforts to enhance employee well-being and environmental protection.
MSMEDA and Telecom Egypt have signed an MoU to support entrepreneurs and startups by offering special mobile and internet packages, integrating them into the formal sector, and enhancing their competitiveness. This collaboration aims to boost digital transformation, productivity, and local and global competitiveness.
Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed as Banglalink’s Deputy CEO, becoming the first female to hold this position in Bangladesh’s telecom industry. With over 20 years of experience, she will continue to drive digital innovation, financial services, and strategic direction, contributing to Bangladesh’s growing digital ecosystem.
Nepal Telecom (NT) reported a 16.44% decline in net profit for Q4 FY 2080/81, dropping to Rs. 6.62 billion. The decrease was driven by a 4.99% reduction in revenue and significant declines in investments and finance income. However, the company saw a slight increase in reserves and reduced operating expenses by 12.98%.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with the British Council to enhance employee skills through innovative assessment and training solutions. This collaboration aims to improve English proficiency and soft skills, aligning with Zain Bahrain’s commitment to continuous employee development. The initiative ensures impactful training, fostering a culture of learning within the organization.
The announcement also empowers commercial banks to source foreign exchange for PAPSS through Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange market CAIRO, Egypt, May…
Sara Al-Alsheikh named UiPath Regional VP and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, to drive AI automation adoption aligned with Vision 2030 goals in government, banking, and oil and gas sectors.
Binance Academy partners with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT to launch a blockchain education program, aiming to train 300 educators and reach 80,000 students across 20 universities by 2026. The initiative supports Pakistan’s digital transformation and prepares a skilled workforce for the global blockchain ecosystem.
Vodafone Qatar partners with Microsoft for a transformative five-year journey, leveraging Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI to upgrade its network and enhance customer services, fostering innovation and workforce development in Qatar’s tech landscape.