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Orange Jordan participated in the C8 2025 Cybersecurity Conference under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Hussein, showcasing advanced digital security solutions and reinforcing its role as a responsible leader in secure digital transformation. The company emphasized national partnerships, innovation, and its commitment to strengthening Jordan’s cybersecurity ecosystem and digital economy.
Mashreq has launched NEO in Pakistan, the country’s first Islamic-first fully digital banking platform offering instant onboarding, high-profit Shariah accounts, free digital transactions, and secure app-based services for both residents and NRPs. Built on cloud infrastructure, it supports Pakistan’s vision for financial inclusion and digital modernization.
Egypt’s exports of mobile phones and components jumped from $129,000 in 2019 to $12 million in 2024, driven by the Egypt Makes Electronics programme and a suite of tax, customs, and regulatory incentives. With 15 brands producing locally and capacity of 20 million units annually, Egypt is fast emerging as a regional smartphone manufacturing hub.
Orange Egypt and the Public Prosecution have launched a major digital services platform within the My Orange app, enabling citizens to access legal and governmental services—including traffic, family, and criminal cases—entirely online. Users can submit requests, pay fees, track updates, and receive documents digitally, supporting Egypt’s national digital-government vision.
Orange Egypt and Qilaa International Group have partnered to create WTour, a fully integrated digital tourism platform aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The platform streamlines trip planning, bookings, and digital exploration while leveraging Orange’s connectivity and Qilaa’s content leadership. The initiative aims to modernize Egypt’s tourism ecosystem, enhance visitor experiences, and support national smart-tourism goals.
EDOTCO Bangladesh and Summit Communications have renewed their partnership through a Space and Power Lease Agreement, combining Summit’s nationwide fiber backbone with EDOTCO’s tower network to strengthen Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure. The five-year deal enhances network reliability, supports rural expansion, and prepares for 4G/5G growth, reinforcing national digital transformation goals.
BENEFIT and Ant International are partnering to link Bahrain’s national QR system with Alipay+, enabling international travellers to pay at Bahraini merchants using partner wallets starting in 2026. The agreement also explores outbound QR usage for Bahraini consumers. The initiative strengthens Bahrain’s digital payments ecosystem and deepens its integration with global fintech networks.
ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has won the Best Project for Digital Transformation at the 2025 eGovernment Excellence Awards. The honour recognises the platform’s role in reshaping Bahrain’s financial sector through smart, integrated digital services that enhance user experience, strengthen sector-wide innovation, and contribute to national digital transformation goals.
stc Bahrain and Huawei have introduced new digital solutions focused on strengthening SMB digital transformation, including Huawei’s eKit services and updated Ideahub smart screen promotions. Launched at a joint event, the initiative aims to equip businesses with accessible tools for efficiency and growth while reinforcing stc Bahrain’s role as a national digital enabler.
Kalimna has launched its iOS and Android mobile app, enabling GCC businesses to monitor their Arabic AI phone agents on the go. The companion app syncs with the Kalimna dashboard to display real-time calls, leads and campaign activity. Designed for regional workflows, it prioritizes simplicity and strong security through encrypted API key access.