HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met Crypto.com president Eric Anziani to discuss Bahrain’s commitment to advancing financial services and digital technology. During the meeting, they explored Bahrain’s role in fostering investment in fintech and received a new Mastercard prototype from Crypto.com, marking a milestone for the region.
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Grameenphone’s MyGP app, transforming digital services in Bangladesh, received the Bangladesh Technology Excellence Award 2024. The app supports streaming, payments, and even educational content, significantly impacting digital inclusivity and user engagement.
InvoiceQ has raised $1.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round, backed by Oasis 500, Orange VC, and other investors. The company specializes in e-invoicing solutions and plans to expand into Oman, Egypt, the UAE, and the GCC. The funds will help accelerate growth and improve service offerings across the MENA region.
Algérie Télécom has announced its role as the technological partner for the “Treg Algeria Trail” in Timimoun, providing high-speed connectivity for live broadcasting and real-time results. The event, featuring various long-distance races, combines sports and tourism, showcasing Algeria’s natural beauty.
Visa’s “Money Travels: 2024 Digital Remittances Adoption” report reveals that 56% of UAE remittance users plan to increase digital money transfers. The study highlights the importance of fast, secure payments for expatriates supporting families abroad and emphasizes the growing preference for digital applications in the remittance process.
Telecom Egypt is strengthening its global connectivity and digital infrastructure through subsea cable projects, strategic partnerships, and fiber-optic network expansions. With an emphasis on resilience, high-speed connectivity, and digital transformation, the company is positioning Egypt as a key digital hub, enhancing both domestic and international services for businesses and consumers.
Kuwait has achieved 100% completion in several key SDG indicators, including healthcare, infrastructure, and waste management. These advancements align with Kuwait Vision 2035, which aims to position the country as a global financial hub. The nation is also investing in clean energy, education, and large-scale infrastructure projects for sustainable growth.
e-finance has acquired stakes in Al Ahly Momken (25%) and EasyCash (13%) to expand its digital payments presence in Egypt, supporting Vision 2030. This partnership aims to leverage e-finance’s technology to develop innovative payment solutions, enhancing services for over 90,000 merchants and 5 million customers.
Lenovo, in partnership with Alat, has begun construction on a new $2 billion manufacturing hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility, set to produce Saudi-made laptops and servers, aligns with Vision 2030 goals and is expected to create thousands of jobs while enhancing Lenovo’s regional presence in the MEA market.
