Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
The 2025 edition turned its focus to FinTech; spotlighting startups and embedded financial solutions driving inclusion, smarter payments, and digital…
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Netcracker Completes Revenue Management Modernisation for SLT-MOBITEL
Netcracker has completed a large-scale revenue management modernization for SLT-MOBITEL, migrating the operator to a unified Digital BSS platform supporting both mobile and fixed business lines. The upgrade enhances billing speed, scalability and cash flow, while enabling the rollout of new services and long-term IT consolidation as part of SLT-MOBITEL’s national ICT strategy.
CRA Concludes National ‘Everyone Connected, Everyone Engaged’ Digital Inclusion Initiative
CRA has concluded its “Everyone Connected, Everyone Engaged” initiative, delivering nationwide digital inclusion programs aligned with ITU’s 160th anniversary. The closing event included an SRMC visit for people with disabilities, showcasing CRA’s monitoring technologies. The initiative promoted youth innovation, senior digital safety and community engagement, supporting Qatar’s broader digital transformation goals.
Ooredoo Qatar Partners with Oracle to Launch Sovereign Cloud and AI Platform Powered by Oracle Alloy
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Oracle to deploy Oracle Alloy, creating a fully sovereign, in-country cloud and AI platform that supports Qatar’s regulated industries and government agencies. The solution delivers local data control, high-performance compute with GPU support and a secure digital foundation aligned with Qatar’s long-term digital transformation strategy.
Air Link Establishes New Tech Subsidiary ZEXO Technologies to Expand Its Presence in Pakistan’s Digital Market
Air Link has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, ZEXO Technologies, backed by Rs. 200 million in capital to manage manufacturing and distribution across multiple tech product categories. The move broadens the company’s presence in Pakistan’s fast-growing technology market, aligning with its long-term strategy to innovate, diversify and strengthen local industry capabilities.
Pakistan Launches Its Largest-Ever National Cybersecurity Overhaul
Pakistan has launched its most sweeping cybersecurity reform through the World Bank–backed DEEP project, calling for a full review of national cyber readiness across government and industry. The upgrade includes revising the 2021 national policy, drafting a new Cybersecurity Act, enhancing workforce skills and aligning with global standards to strengthen national digital resilience.
Oman Chooses Airbus OneSat for Its First National Telecommunications Satellite
Oman has selected Airbus OneSat to build and launch its first national satellite, OmanSat-1, a fully digital Ka-band spacecraft designed for flexible, high-capacity communications across the region. The project strengthens Oman’s strategic push into satellite operations, enhances future aviation connectivity and supports long-term national ambitions in space technology and digital infrastructure.
Oman Advances Green Transport Strategy as Nation Nears Heavy Transport Decarbonisation Alliance Membership
Oman is accelerating transport decarbonisation across road, maritime and aviation sectors through hydrogen-ready trucks, green corridors, green-methanol bunkering and the launch of sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. With the country close to joining the Heavy Transport Decarbonisation Alliance, the Ministry of Transport is driving a coordinated strategy built on localisation, innovation and public-private collaboration.
Pakistan Emerges as South Asia’s New Fintech Powerhouse as Funding Rebounds and Digital Asset Framework Takes Shape
Pakistan has emerged as South Asia’s fastest-rising fintech market, backed by a sharp funding rebound, supportive regulations and a shift toward formal digital-asset oversight. With nearly 450 startups, new digital banks, bank–fintech partnerships and global engagement in crypto governance, Pakistan now leads regional fintech momentum ahead of Bangladesh and Nepal.
Ncell App Reaches 10 Million Downloads, Launches 10-Day Celebration With 10GB Data Rewards
Ncell’s mobile app has surpassed 10 million downloads, prompting a 10-day celebration campaign offering 10GB data rewards to lucky users. The feature-rich app has become central to daily digital use in Nepal, enabling easy access to services, purchases, and account management. Ncell says the milestone reinforces its support for Nepal’s digital-transformation goals.