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Dr. Ayman Amiri, CTIO of Orange Egypt, has been named CTO of the Year 2025 and Gamechanger of the Year by Mobile Europe. Recognized for his leadership in 5G, digital transformation, and innovation, his win cements Orange Egypt’s role as a leading driver of technological progress in the region.
Minister Kamel Al-Wazir conducted an inspection tour of key industrial factories in Egypt, including Elsewedy Telecom Cables, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, and Schneider Electric. The tour highlighted significant investments, local production, and export capabilities, with a focus on boosting Egypt’s industrial growth, employment, and competitiveness in the global market.
Egypt’s telecom services saw significant improvements in Q4 2024, with better voice and data transmission. The country also received the 2024 Speedtest Award for Africa’s fastest fixed internet. As part of its digital infrastructure expansion, Egypt is replacing copper cables with fiber optics to enhance broadband speeds across the nation.
Mobi Egypt has signed an agreement to use Ku-band capacity on Es’hail-1, enabling the migration of its VSAT networks to Es’hailSat’s high-powered satellite for improved MENA-wide connectivity. The partnership expands Es’hailSat’s presence in Egypt and supports Mobi Egypt’s mission-critical services through robust satellite infrastructure and a Tier-4 teleport in Doha.
Thunes has expanded its Direct Global Network into Egypt, enhancing its cross-border payment services with mobile wallet and bank account capabilities. This move capitalizes on Egypt’s rapidly growing mobile wallet adoption, projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2028, and aims to support remittance services effectively.
Orange Jordan concluded its YO Ma’ak university tour, engaging students through interactive experiences and promoting youth-focused telecom services. The initiative highlighted flexible plans, free 5G access, and on-ground engagement across major universities, reinforcing Orange Jordan’s commitment to empowering youth and advancing Jordan’s digital ecosystem.
Nokia will supply cutting-edge tech for the Medusa submarine cable, a €342 million project connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The cable will improve regional connectivity and support advanced digital services like 5G and AI.
Ooredoo Kuwait partnered with Infobip to launch the Agentic AI-powered CXOP platform, enabling Kuwaiti enterprises to deliver personalized, autonomous customer interactions across multiple channels — a milestone in the country’s conversational AI and digital transformation journey.
Ericsson and Zain Jordan are transforming Zain’s BSS into a cloud-native architecture to improve digital services, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrade enhances 5G monetization potential and accelerates Jordan’s telecom digitalization, reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional telecom leader.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs intensifies digital outreach with four daily Hajj-themed programs streamed live on YouTube, enhancing global access to religious teachings and fostering engagement during the pilgrimage season.