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Zain Iraq has signed an MoU with Krafton Europe to enhance Iraq’s gaming and eSports industries. The collaboration aims to provide access to Krafton’s gaming library and support Iraqi youth with events and activities under the Zain electronic sports brand, fostering growth in the local gaming community.
Zain concluded its international acceleration phase for the Zain Great Idea (ZGI) program, bringing Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley for masterclasses, consultations, and field visits to major tech companies like NVIDIA and Google. The program fostered connections, empowering startups with insights and resources to grow in the global market.
PTA is enforcing recovery of an $11.77 million late fee from Zong over delayed license renewal payments. Despite partial payments made under court order, the late fee remains unpaid, risking penalties or service disruption. Zong may appeal or settle to protect its operations in Pakistan’s telecom market.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have signed an agreement to expand mobile broadband capacity with advanced RAN products, boosting 4G and 5G performance. The partnership strengthens digital infrastructure in Bahrain, enhancing connectivity, spectrum use, and customer experience across the Kingdom.
Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd; Sri Lanka Air Force) has been appointed as the new Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. He brings extensive experience in strategic management, leadership, and problem-solving to guide the TRCSL’s future action plans.
Saudi Arabia will host the fifth Hajj Conference in Jeddah from Nov. 9–12, featuring 80 sessions, 60 workshops, and 260 exhibitors from 137 countries. The event will showcase innovations in pilgrim services, technology integration, and sustainable development for the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem.
Revibe, a UAE-based refurbished electronics marketplace, raises $7 million in Series A funding to fuel expansion and growth.
Qatar hosted the first Arab Cyber Exercise as part of its National Cyber Drill 2025, gathering 21 Arab nations and regional cybersecurity leaders. The exercise focused on cross-border attack scenarios, strengthening cooperation, enhancing regional cyber readiness, and improving institutional response capabilities. Officials emphasized the importance of unified action to protect digital infrastructure and support long-term stability.
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Bangladesh’s $16 billion EdTech market remains largely untapped, with startups securing only $18 million in investment. At the Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025 event, experts emphasized the need for budgetary support and investment in tech-driven education to bridge gaps, improve accessibility, and create an inclusive, future-ready education system.