6 February 2026
Headlines

China Mobile boosts global subsea network with major Hong Kong and Africa milestones

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China Mobile has landed the SEA-H2X subsea cable in Hong Kong and activated key eastern segments of the 2Africa system, strengthening connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe. SEA-H2X adds more than 100Tbps of China Mobile bandwidth and reinforces Hong Kong’s digital hub role, while 2Africa’s activation supports Africa’s digital economy through high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure and deeper China–Africa technology cooperation.

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Egypt rolls out digital ID platform to scale up financial inclusion

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Egypt’s Central Bank (CBE) has launched the Haweya digital ID platform—starting with a new website and soon a mobile app—to accelerate financial inclusion and simplify access to public and private services nationwide. The initiative introduces a unified biometric digital identity that will allow Egyptians to verify their identity, open bank accounts, and complete eKYC processes entirely online.

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Egypt: DALTEX partners in launch of world’s first AI agricultural engineer ‘ORTH’

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Egypt’s Aydi has secured $7.5 million in pre-seed funding to launch ORTH, the world’s first AI agricultural engineer. Supported by investors such as Daltex, the platform uses machine learning to guide farmers on irrigation, fertilisation, and pest control. ORTH aims to boost global food production, improve sustainability, and redefine the future of smart, tech-enabled agriculture.

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ITIDA signs 55 strategic agreements to expand Egypt’s global offshoring footprint

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Egypt’s ITIDA has signed 55 new agreements with global industry leaders to expand the country’s offshoring and digital services sector. Supported by strong infrastructure, competitive costs, and a large skilled workforce, the deals are expected to create more than 70,000 jobs in three years and reinforce Egypt’s position as a trusted global hub for high-value digital services.

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BTRC to hold public hearing on telecom services on Nov 25

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Bangladesh’s telecom regulator, BTRC, will host a public hearing on November 25 to collect consumer and stakeholder feedback on telecom service quality and regulatory performance. Participants must register by November 19. Common issues include call drops, slow mobile data, poor broadband, and registration problems. The hearing aims to shape future regulatory actions and improve operator accountability.

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UNESCO releases global report on Bahrain’s AI readiness

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UNESCO has released its AI Readiness Assessment Report for Bahrain, recognising the Kingdom’s strong digital governance, ethical AI initiatives, and inclusive transformation efforts. The report highlights Bahrain’s progress in national AI policy, innovation programmes, and institutional capacity, while offering recommendations to further strengthen ethical, people-centred AI adoption in line with Bahrain Vision 2030.

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Batelco and BNET Partner on SMW6 and Al-Khaleej Cable Infrastructure

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Batelco and BNET have partnered to deploy Bahrain’s landing and inland systems for the SMW6 and Al-Khaleej submarine cables, enhancing the Kingdom’s international connectivity, speed, and data resilience. The project strengthens Bahrain’s role as a regional digital gateway and supports national digital transformation goals by improving cloud access, reducing latency, and expanding global network capacity.

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Bahrain named first hub for GCC ‘One-Stop’ Travel

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Bahrain has become the first hub for the GCC’s new “one-stop” travel system, enabling travelers to complete all border procedures at departure and enter other GCC states seamlessly. The pilot begins with Bahrain–UAE travel in December. The announcement coincides with the opening of the GCC Pavilion and ongoing efforts to unify trade, digital services, AI ethics, and cross-border mobility ahead of the 46th GCC Summit.

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Algiers to host 4th African Startup Conference in December

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Algiers will host the 4th African Startup Conference on December 6–8, featuring 200 exhibitors, 40+ ministers, international organisations, and tech investors. Expected to draw 25,000 visitors, the event aims to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem. Rwanda will serve as guest of honor, and Algeria will introduce a new startup financing fund to support young African innovators.

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UAE digital lender Wio close to joining Dh100 billion club, says chief executive

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Wio Bank is nearing Dh60 billion in assets less than three years after launching and is aiming to cross the Dh100 billion threshold within two to three years. Backed by ADQ, e&, FAB and Alpha Dhabi, the digital bank has become one of the UAE’s fastest-expanding lenders and intends to secure a top-three position in the retail and SME banking market as it continues its rapid growth.

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