30 November 2025
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Shams Telecom and GlobalTek sign cooperation agreement to expand tech and energy services in Iraq

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Shams Telecom and GlobalTek have signed a cooperation deal to jointly develop integrated ICT and clean-energy solutions in Iraq. The agreement focuses on modern infrastructure, improved operational efficiency and expanding services for both public and private sectors. The partnership supports national efforts to modernise key infrastructure and strengthen sustainable energy and telecom capabilities.

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Egypt seeks to deepen technology and AI cooperation with Japan at G20 Summit meeting

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During a meeting at the 2025 G20 Summit, Egypt’s PM Mostafa Madbouly told Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi that Egypt seeks expanded cooperation with Japan in AI, advanced technology and economic development. He praised decades of partnership and Japan’s contribution to major projects. Takaichi welcomed enhanced collaboration across sectors and affirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening ties.

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Egypt launches 2025–2029 Digital Health Strategy to modernize and digitize national healthcare

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Egypt’s new Digital Health Strategy 2025–2029 outlines a national plan to digitize healthcare through unified data systems, secure digital platforms, online patient services and broader use of AI. Announced during PHDC’25, the roadmap supports Digital Egypt 2030 but must address rural connectivity gaps, workforce training and cybersecurity. It aims to improve efficiency, expand access, and strengthen national health resilience.

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Egypt signs new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, including mobile reactors and technology transfer

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Egypt has signed a new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia involving the production of mobile nuclear reactors, major technology-transfer initiatives and joint work on advanced engineering, 3D manufacturing and energy-storage systems. The partnership also supports localisation of nuclear components for the Dabaa plant, which will supply 12% of Egypt’s electricity and significantly cut gas use and emissions once operational.

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Egypt signs new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, including mobile reactors and technology transfer

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Egypt has signed a new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia involving the production of mobile nuclear reactors, major technology-transfer initiatives and joint work on advanced engineering, 3D manufacturing and energy-storage systems. The partnership also supports localisation of nuclear components for the Dabaa plant, which will supply 12% of Egypt’s electricity and significantly cut gas use and emissions once operational.

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Bangladesh to host first CRM-led Growth Summit to tackle the tech sector’s “scale gap”

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Bangladesh’s first CRM-led Growth Summit will take place on December 9, hosted by HubXpert and HubSpot APAC. The event brings together 50 senior leaders to address the country’s “scale gap” by focusing on operational excellence, CRM-driven growth systems and data-centric leadership. With APAC insights, case studies and peer dialogues, the summit aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s next phase of digital and organisational maturity.

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Bangladesh launches national roadmap for ethical, inclusive and rights-based AI development

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Bangladesh has unveiled its first AI Readiness Assessment Report, offering a structured roadmap for the ethical and inclusive adoption of AI. The report recognises strengths in e-government but highlights challenges such as digital divides, weak infrastructure and limited data protection. It stresses rights-based governance, evidence-driven policymaking and using AI to enhance public services without widening inequalities.

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Pakistan boosts global digital connectivity with launch of SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable

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Pakistan has joined the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system, adding 13.2 Tbps of international capacity to its digital infrastructure. The 19,200-km fibre network connects Singapore to France and delivers low-latency links while doubling the capacity of previous systems. With 4 Tbps activated immediately, the upgrade supports Pakistan’s cloud services, data centres and broader digital-economy growth.

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Bahrain and Singapore team up to launch National Digital Public Infrastructure for trade finance

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Bahrain has partnered with Singapore’s MonetaGo to implement a National Digital Public Infrastructure that will digitise and secure all financed trade transactions in the Kingdom. The project aims to close the SME financing gap through alternative data credit scoring, reduce fraud, and build a trusted, interoperable digital trade bridge between Bahrain and Singapore. The initiative strengthens Bahrain’s leadership in fintech innovation and accelerates regional digital integration.

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Emirates launches free Starlink Wi-Fi on flights from the UAE to key Middle East destinations

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Emirates is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across flights from the UAE to major Middle Eastern destinations, starting November 23. The airline will equip its entire fleet of 232 wide-body aircraft with SpaceX’s satellite technology by 2027, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet for streaming, video calls and productivity. The $5 billion upgrade strengthens Emirates’ leadership in premium digital connectivity and marks one of the largest Starlink aviation deployments in the region.

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