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Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, met with UNDP’s Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari to discuss enhancing cooperation in infrastructure, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence. The partnership aims to support Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
ZainCash has implemented Temenos core banking and payments solutions to enhance its digital services in Iraq. The platform will help ZainCash scale rapidly, offer new services, and promote financial inclusion by reaching 3 million users, including the unbanked population, by the end of the year.
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.
Doha, July 6, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the onboarding of KaopuCloud, a global edge-cloud provider, and Mibura,…
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Cellulant, a payments fintech company, has gained initial approval to operate as a Payment Service Provider in Egypt. This move allows it to offer versatile payment solutions for B2B and B2C transactions. The expansion comes as Egypt sees a surge in fintech services and changing consumer payment preferences, with Cellulant poised to enhance its presence in Africa’s evolving payment landscape.
Algeria’s Space Agency (ASAL) and South Africa’s National Space Agency (SANSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in space science and technology. The partnership, focused on joint projects and the exchange of expertise, aims to foster regional development and scientific innovation across Africa.
VeraViews, leveraging distributed ledger technology, will set up its global headquarters in the UAE under the NextGen FDI initiative. This strategic move aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the digital advertising ecosystem, supporting UAE’s goal of becoming a leader in secure digital advertising.
The $38 million FBB-Tech electronics project has been launched in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone. Developed by China’s FBB-Tech and Hisense, it aims to produce 1 million units annually and create 337 jobs. The project supports Egypt’s goals to boost sustainable development and electronics manufacturing for local and export markets.
Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa met with Fouz Mohammed Ali to discuss enhancing child cybersecurity in the Capital Governorate. They emphasized education and awareness campaigns to protect children from online threats and promote safe internet practices.