Vertiv Completes Acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets
Acquisition strengthens the company’s leadership position in high-density integrated infrastructure solutions for data centers and critical digital environments Dubai, UAE…
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Telecom Equipment, Garments, and Machinery Lead Nepal’s Imports from China in FY 2024–25
Nepal imported goods worth 341.1B rupees from China in FY 2024–25, with telecom equipment, garments, machinery, textiles, and electrical goods topping the list. Smartphones made up the bulk of telecom imports, while the five categories represented 37% of total imports from China.
Kuwait Airways and STC Sign Cooperation Protocol to Drive Aviation and Telecom Innovation
Kuwait Airways and STC have signed a protocol to strengthen cooperation across telecom, aviation, and technology. The partnership aims to drive digital transformation in Kuwait, applying advanced solutions in AI, IT, and air transport to benefit both industries and the wider national economy.
Tunisie Telecom and Olympic Champion Osama Mellouli Bring Joy to Hospitalized Children
Olympic champion Osama Mellouli and Tunisie Telecom brought smiles to children at Bechir Hamza Hospital by donating tablets and spending time with young patients. The initiative created joy during Ramadan while easing hospital stays, with Tunisie Telecom vowing to continue similar social responsibility efforts.
Stripe Unveils Stablecoin and AI Product Updates at Singapore Event to Accelerate Asia’s Digital Economy
Stripe unveiled stablecoin and AI product updates at Stripe Tour Singapore 2025, signaling rapid adoption in Asia’s internet economy. With 73% of businesses optimistic about global expansion, Stripe is expanding programmable financial services, fraud prevention, and cross-border solutions to fuel the region’s digital growth.
South Korea’s Rebellions Sets Up Saudi Unit to Supply AI Chips to Aramco Data Centers
South Korea’s Rebellions has set up a Saudi unit in Riyadh to supply AI chips for Aramco data centers, following a USD 14.4M Wa’ed Ventures investment. The startup is also pursuing partnerships with Saudi telecom and IT firms as the Kingdom scales up AI infrastructure under Vision 2030.
ZTE and GO Telecom Complete Saudi Arabia’s First Long-Distance 5G-A mmWave Trial
ZTE and GO Telecom have completed Saudi Arabia’s first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial, achieving 6 km coverage and 1 Gbps speeds on the 26 GHz band. The technology supports enterprise private networks, FWA, and industry applications, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Qatar’s Digital Payments Hit $4.4B in July as Instant Transfers Gain Momentum
Qatar processed $4.4B in digital payments during July 2025, with cards accounting for 75% of activity, led by POS and e-commerce. Instant payments via Fawran crossed $896M, while QMP wallets reached 1.2M. The trends reflect Qatar’s push toward financial inclusion and a cash-light economy.
Pakistan Establishes Pakistan Digital Authority Under Digital Nation Bill
Pakistan has established the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) under the Digital Nation Bill, appointing Dr. Sohail Munir as chairperson and Dr. Muhammad J. Sear as member. The authority will oversee the national digital master plan, data governance, and digital transformation projects to advance Pakistan’s digital economy.
Oman’s TRA Introduces New Rules on Telecom Pricing and Promotions to Protect Consumers and Ensure Market Stability
Oman’s TRA has introduced strict new rules on telecom pricing and promotions to prevent price wars, protect consumers, and maintain fair competition. Measures include limits on offers, intervention triggers on steep price drops, and stricter oversight of dominant operators, with the framework set for ongoing review.