Jordan’s internet and social media usage have seen significant growth in 2025, with 10.7 million internet users and 6.45 million social media users. YouTube remains the most popular platform, while LinkedIn experienced strong growth. This digital expansion emphasizes the need for enhanced infrastructure to support the national digital economy.
Huawei has partnered with Telecom Egypt to deploy advanced 5G solutions, including BladeAAU technology and the first 5G Digital Indoor System in Northern Africa. This collaboration aims to optimize Telecom Egypt’s network, enhancing broadband services and supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and economic growth with cutting-edge ICT infrastructure.
Women in Bangladesh are underrepresented in STEM fields, comprising only 21% of the workforce in these sectors. Despite making up 42% of the overall workforce, efforts are needed to empower women through education, mentorship, and policy reforms to bridge the gender gap and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
A team of researchers from Australia and Bangladesh has developed an advanced machine learning model that detects toxic comments with 87% accuracy. This model outperforms existing methods by reducing false positives, improving content moderation, and offering a more scalable solution for managing harmful online interactions across multiple languages.
Bangladesh is rapidly adopting digital payments, with significant growth in both domestic and cross-border transactions, according to Visa. The shift towards online and contactless payments has seen a 14% increase in spending and a 17% rise in transactions, with Dhaka remaining the central hub for digital transactions.
Bangladesh faces some of the highest internet taxes in Asia, with a combined rate of 39%. The GSMA report highlights how these high taxes, along with regulatory challenges, hinder the telecom sector’s growth and digital transformation. The report calls for tax reforms, streamlined regulations, and better collaboration for progress.
stc Bahrain and the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) have signed an MoU to implement an IoT-based electronic waste transportation monitoring system in Bahrain. This initiative aims to strengthen pollution control, ensure compliance with waste transportation licensing, and support the country’s environmental sustainability and waste management goals.
Honor has announced its transformation into a global AI device ecosystem company with the launch of the Honor Alpha Plan. This includes a $10bn investment over five years, focusing on developing intelligent phones, expanding its AI ecosystem, and maximizing human potential. The company also made new consumer and sustainability commitments.
EDGE Group’s Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF) and MEXT have signed an MoU to enhance workforce development and digital transformation across the UAE, Türkiye, and the GCC. The partnership focuses on upskilling programs, green transformation, and providing access to new markets, empowering industries with advanced knowledge and skills.
Batelco has launched enhanced fibre speed plans in Bahrain, offering speeds from 300Mbps to 2Gbps. Existing customers will automatically benefit from speed upgrades, improving download speeds, streaming, and overall internet performance. This upgrade aligns with Batelco’s goal to boost Bahrain’s global speed rankings and improve national connectivity.
