Pakistan and Qatar have pledged to deepen collaboration in IT, startups, and cybersecurity, following a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister of IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater. The countries discussed MoUs, student exchanges, and facilitating market access for Pakistani IT firms.
The Emirates Publishers Association has partnered with Network International to offer digital payment solutions to UAE publishers, enhancing sales processes and reducing costs. This strategic alliance will provide secure payment processing and support the growth and sustainability of the local publishing industry.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed two cable landing stations in Egypt for the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system. The stations at Zafarana2 and Sidi Kerir enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Milan, supporting Egypt’s role as a key hub linking Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Nepal’s Chaudhary Group (CG) has partnered with China’s Huawei Technologies in a $100 million deal to launch 4G services. Aiming to transform Nepal’s mobile market, CG plans an initial $250 million investment, focusing on data services. Despite U.S. concerns, CG is confident in the collaboration and future expansion.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set an ambitious goal to boost IT exports to $25 billion over the next five years. However, internet speed issues are hindering progress, affecting freelancers and businesses alike. The government and stakeholders are urged to develop solutions to overcome this challenge.
Google facilitated over 960,000 jobs in Pakistan in 2023, with 864,600 jobs generated through Google search and ads, and 100,400 jobs in the app economy through Android. The Ministry of IT & Telecom is working with Google to verify the exact number of beneficiaries, especially in Sindh’s Mirpurkhas Division.
AXIAN Telecom has rebranded its operations across Africa, launching Yas for its mobile network operators and Mixx by Yas for its fintech services. This rebrand aligns with the company’s strategy to drive digital transformation, enhance customer experiences, and expand its footprint across the continent with innovative, solutions-driven services.
Huawei concluded the 2024-2025 Middle East and Central Asia ICT Competition in Riyadh, celebrating regional talent across Cloud, Network, Computing, and Innovation tracks. The event recognized exceptional student teams from Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, with winners advancing to the global finals in Shenzhen, China, in May 2025.
Grameenphone has launched Bangladesh’s first speed-based unlimited internet packs, offering limitless connectivity tailored to user needs. The options include a 7-day pack for Tk269 and 30-day packs for Tk899 and Tk998, providing speeds up to 15Mbps. The launch event took place in Dhaka on October 8th.
Zain KSA has secured the 600 MHz spectrum band in the latest spectrum auction, enhancing its 5G network coverage across cities, villages, and remote areas. This acquisition strengthens its ability to provide advanced 5G services, including IoT and smart city solutions, further supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
