Algeria to Launch Mobile Payment System in January 2025, Boosting Digital Transformation
Algeria is set to launch a mobile payment system in January 2025, aiming to advance digital transformation and financial inclusion.
Algeria is set to launch a mobile payment system in January 2025, aiming to advance digital transformation and financial inclusion.
Egypt’s engineering exports reached a historic $5.1 billion in the first eleven months of 2024, marking a 21.6% increase from 2023. This growth highlights the sector’s significance in Egypt’s economy, driven by industries such as automotive components, cables, and home appliances. Major export destinations include Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
e& UAE introduces the GCC’s first dual-band MetaAAU, boosting 5G network efficiency, coverage, and energy savings with a compact, integrated antenna solution.
Egypt is set to revolutionize its mobile telecom sector with e-SIM technology and its first 5G network, promising enhanced connectivity, competition, and affordability.
Zarea has signed a $2m MoU with China’s Wang Chuang Xi Jun Chang Agri to introduce modern seed technologies, agronomic services, and scalable production systems in Pakistan. The partnership targets productivity, supply-chain efficiency, and export linkages, accelerating the modernisation of Pakistan’s agri-value chain.agritech, pakistan, china
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Morocco announced plans for a 500 MW renewable-powered data center to enhance national cloud services and digital sovereignty under its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. The hybrid cloud strategy aims to secure sensitive data locally while supporting public and private sector growth, inspired by global best practices.
e& UAE has partnered with AMD to co-develop advanced AI infrastructure focusing on sustainability, security, and energy efficiency. The collaboration will expand AI capabilities, foster local talent, and accelerate the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
Pakistan’s 2025-26 budget forecasts Rs22.6 billion from 4G/5G licenses and Rs1.1 trillion from PTA surplus, with increased mobile handset levy revenue. Regulatory authority revenues are budgeted lower amid recent downward revisions.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) will soon introduce new software to detect and prevent the use of unapproved mobile phones. The TRC urges the public to avoid purchasing such devices, aiming to strengthen regulatory control and protect users from potentially harmful phones.
Omantel reported a 10.4% increase in sales and a 22.3% rise in net income for Q1 2025, with earnings per share rising to OMR 0.021 from OMR 0.017 in the previous year.