LankaPay has become Sri Lanka’s digital backbone, driving economic growth through secure digital payment solutions. In 2023, its transactions exceeded the nation’s GDP, highlighting its impact on financial efficiency. With innovations like SLIPS, JustPay, and LankaQR, LankaPay is revolutionizing payments, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing government revenue collection.
Ericsson appoints Patrick Johansson as Head of Market Area Middle East and Africa, effective August 1. Johansson, replacing Fadi Pharaon, brings extensive experience from his role in Business Control & Operations and will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tenaui has launched the largest digital commercial printing press in the Middle East, located in Riyadh and powered by Canon’s advanced technology. The facility supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by providing scalable, high-volume printing solutions for businesses, enabling growth in the region’s printing industry.
Bahrain has secured over $100 million in investments from Singapore firms across financial services, ICT, and tourism. Bahrain EDB’s strategic presence in Singapore and robust regulatory environment have attracted international companies, underscoring Bahrain’s position as a business-friendly hub for innovation and financial services in the Middle East.
The collaboration aims to promote a digitally empowered economy in Pakistan, fostering technological excellence and equitable access to IT services nationwide.
The Seventh International Conference of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education opened in Cairo, focusing on “Quality Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The conference aims to enhance education quality in Egypt through collaboration, innovation, and the integration of AI technologies in educational practices.
The Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association (BMCA) proposed 17 reforms to the BTRC, advocating for better consumer rights, service quality, and regulatory independence. Their suggestions include making internet access a human right and improving the transparency of tariff setting and infrastructure standards.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has approved changes to BNET’s services, increasing fibre broadband speeds more than twofold at no additional cost to consumers. This move supports Bahrain’s goal of becoming one of the most connected nations globally, maintaining competitive pricing while fostering economic growth through improved digital connectivity.
SAP Innovation Day in Kuwait focused on the role of AI and digital technologies in advancing Kuwait’s Vision 2035. The event featured key collaborations with local businesses, with SAP offering AI-driven solutions like SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors to support digital transformation in healthcare, finance, and more.
Zong has expanded its high-speed 4G network to Gilgit-Baltistan, including cities like Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu. This initiative, in partnership with the Special Communications Organization (SCO), aims to enhance connectivity, support local communities, and boost tourism and digitalization in the region, ensuring accessible and affordable 4G services.
