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Ooredoo posted a 4% net profit increase to QR1.9 billion in H1 2025, supported by strategic investments, expanded fintech services, and growth in key markets, while maintaining a disciplined financial position and reaffirming full-year guidance.
Yango Group launched Yasmina, a bilingual AI assistant with Omani-focused features like prayer times and local recipes, integrated in smart speakers for natural, culturally relevant interactions supporting education and daily life.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 31 July 2025 – Phoenix Group PLC (ADX: PHX), a pioneering global cryptocurrency, blockchain, and…
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AFS and Oman Arab Bank enhanced their partnership to launch a scalable, tokenization-enabled digital payments platform, accelerating Oman’s digital banking transformation with support for Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay.
Kamco Invest acquired a stake in Foodics, Saudi Arabia’s cloud-based restaurant tech platform processing $10B GMV in 2024. The move complements Kamco’s regional tech investment strategy ahead of Foodics’ planned Tadawul IPO.
ADFD joined Jordan’s Digital Health Centre inauguration, supporting a unified electronic health records platform that advances remote care and healthcare modernization, reflecting strong UAE-Jordan development partnerships.
Syria has rejoined the GSMA after over a decade, reconnecting with global telecom systems and regional digital frameworks. The move, supported by lifted U.S. sanctions, marks a significant step in Syria’s digital reintegration and cooperation with neighboring Arab countries.