The MENA ICT Forum 2024, held at the Dead Sea, concluded with key recommendations focused on advancing regional technology innovation. The forum emphasized areas like financial technology, cybersecurity, and AI, while also stressing the importance of entrepreneurship, education, and workforce development. These steps aim to enhance global competitiveness in the tech sector.
E7 Group has partnered with SAP and NTT DATA Business Solutions to enhance its digital transformation efforts. This strategic alliance will leverage SAP’s ERP software and AI-driven cloud technology to boost operational efficiency, global competitiveness, and foster growth within the company.
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has launched a digital platform through the Saudi Business Center to streamline key entertainment services, boosting business activity and investment. The initiative supports the Kingdom’s entertainment sector, part of Vision 2030, which saw a 130% rise in visitor numbers and increased licensing activity in 2024.
Fonepay, Nepal’s largest interoperable payment network, has launched its first virtual credit card in collaboration with Compass Plus Technologies. The digital credit card is available through mobile banking apps and accepted at over 1.5 million merchants. It aims to enhance the country’s digital payment infrastructure and financial inclusion.
In a significant technological leap forward, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has proudly launched the first hybrid 5G model…
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed its Phase-II review of PTCL’s $400 million acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers. The deal, which involves significant changes in market share across various telecom sectors, is being carefully examined to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
Zain reports steady revenue growth in Q3 and 9M 2024, driven by digital transformation, fintech expansion, and investments in 5G. The company highlights strong growth in digital services and data revenue across its operating regions.
Algeria’s government is launching a five-year digital transformation strategy aimed at shifting from paper-based to digital management, enhancing transparency, and boosting economic performance. The plan includes a new digitization law and strengthened cybersecurity measures, positioning Algeria to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate ICT development by 2029.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy aims to activate 1 million digital IDs by year-end, enhancing public services’ efficiency and modernizing the citizen experience as part of a broader digital transformation strategy.
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Turkey) grew by 20% in Q2 2024, reaching 11.5 million units. Samsung led with a 28% market share, followed by Xiaomi with 20%, and TRANSSION with 16%. The region saw strong growth in key markets, with significant contributions from affordable models and strategic pricing.
