Airbus has delivered the Thuraya 4 satellite to Kennedy Space Center ahead of its planned launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite, built on Airbus’s Eurostar Neo platform, will enhance telecommunications across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, enabling Space42 to launch 15 new products.
Dabchy, a Tunisia-based circular fashion marketplace, raised a seven-figure USD pre-Series A round to fuel expansion across MENA, focusing on Egypt. The platform, which serves over 1.3 million users, aims to revolutionize sustainable fashion and enhance its logistics and user experience, contributing to the growth of the second-hand market.
Comarch was recognized for its role in driving digital transformation in the Middle East at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, winning the Best Digital Transformation Provider – Middle East award with du. Additionally, the company earned the Digital Initiative of the Year award at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025.
Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has launched 17 new agricultural services on the ‘Oun’ app, part of its digital transformation project. The services streamline permit issuance for agricultural imports and enhance efficiency through digital processes. The ministry is working on developing 400 services to improve accessibility and support smart city initiatives.
NITDA and Cisco have signed an MoU to advance AI and smart agriculture in Nigeria. This partnership will implement pilot projects in AI, broadband, smart agriculture, and technology learning hubs, aligning with national goals for digitisation, food security, and economic growth.
Ericsson has partnered with e& Egypt to implement 5G technology nationwide, following the Egyptian government’s issuance of telecom licenses to major operators. This collaboration aims to enhance communication quality and network capacity using Ericsson’s energy-efficient 5G solutions, providing faster internet speeds and improved connectivity for consumers and businesses.
Oman saw a dramatic rise in mobile payments in 2023, with mobile transactions growing by 700% and the value processed through the MPCSS reaching OMR 1.44 billion. The surge highlights the country’s shift towards digital financial solutions, driven by the Central Bank’s modernization efforts and broader adoption of secure payment systems.
Ericsson extends its R&D collaboration with KAUST for two more years, focusing on next-gen telecom technologies, including 5G and 6G. The partnership, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, has produced significant advancements and will continue to explore new innovations, enhancing the kingdom’s ICT sector and talent development.
The UAE has achieved top global rankings in the UN E-Government Survey 2024, leading in the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index and the Human Capital Index. This reflects its commitment to digital transformation and enhancing community life through advanced government and digital services.
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
