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Logar Province will soon launch the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Internet project in Pul-e-Alam city, covering 11,781 meters across six districts. Afghan Telecom will implement the project, aiming to provide high-quality internet to households. The initiative will first focus on the provincial center before expanding.
Oman’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced new guidelines to reduce the carbon footprint of postal services. These measures aim to cut emissions in packaging, transportation, and storage, promote sustainability, and offer long-term financial savings for postal companies. The guidelines will help preserve natural resources for future generations.
Robi has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial 5G services in key Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet locations, with ambitious expansion plans. Hours later, Grameenphone surprised the market with its own 5G launch across all divisional cities, signaling fierce competition in shaping the country’s next-generation connectivity.
Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has signed a strategic MoU with PayTabs Kuwait to enhance its digital payment solutions for businesses. The partnership aims to provide customized services for merchants, fostering economic growth, and supporting digital transformation in Kuwait. This move reinforces KIB’s commitment to expanding its customer base.
Kuwait Times is supporting the second edition of CODED’s Academy X program, empowering young women with skills in AI, smart application development, and entrepreneurship. The program expands its capacity to 500 students this year. Industry players like Zain Kuwait and other strategic partners are contributing to its success.
E7 Group has partnered with SAP and NTT DATA Business Solutions to drive its digital transformation, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and global competitiveness. The partnership will utilize SAP’s S4/HANA ERP software and RISE cloud platform to streamline processes and improve business agility.
Edfa Venture Capital has launched “Startup Sync,” a platform connecting Egyptian startups with investors, providing financial backing, expert advice, and strategic partnerships. The initiative aims to foster growth and innovation, expanding into the Gulf market with support for startups entering Saudi Arabia and enhancing the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Egyptian researcher Ayther Amr combines IoT-enabled precision agriculture with eco-friendly Trichoderma fungi to combat crop disease sustainably. Successful greenhouse and field trials in Egypt pave the way for expansion across Africa and Asia.
Mamoura Diversified Global Holding is selling 7.5% of its stake in du through a DFM share sale, valued between Dh3.08B and Dh3.39B. The offering, open September 8–12, targets both retail and institutional investors, while du’s H1 2025 profits rose 15% to Dh921M.
Karachi/Islamabad: Pakistan has an unacceptably high burden of neonatal mortality with 40 lives lost per 1000 live births, each year…