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Temu has partnered with Asyad Express to improve delivery services in Oman, enhancing fulfillment processes and offering a new cash-on-delivery option. This collaboration aims to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and support the growth of Oman’s digital economy, aligning with the country’s broader economic and digital transformation goals.
Khedmah’s international recharge service leverages Prepay Nation’s global network to provide a seamless digital solution for Oman’s diverse population, supporting cross-border communication and tapping into a growing mobile top-up market amid significant remittance flows.
Iran and Iraq are deepening scientific cooperation, focusing on establishing science and technology parks and educational exchanges. The recent Iran-Iraq Science Week facilitated agreements to grant scholarships, exchange professors, and expand research collaborations. Iraq looks to Iran’s expertise in modern technologies to enhance its scientific infrastructure.
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Nepal Clearing House Limited and Ant International have launched a cross-border payment feature between NEPALPAY QR and Alipay+, allowing travelers from ten regions to use their native e-wallets at over 875,000 merchants in Nepal. This initiative supports Nepal’s tourism and digital payment integration, enhancing convenience for international visitors.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Elm have signed an agreement for Elm to acquire Thiqah Business Services for $907 million. The acquisition will strengthen the Saudi ICT sector, support Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals, and enhance the development of advanced national smart services and technologies.
Tunisia hosts BIGTECH Africa Expo 2025, Africa’s premier innovation and AI event, attracting startups, investors, and experts to boost the continent’s digital transformation and global tech stature.
Axian Telecom acquires an 8% stake in Jumia, reaffirming support for Africa’s digital economy amid Jumia’s restructuring and market challenges. The move aligns with Axian’s mission to expand inclusive digital services through its Yas and Mixx by Yas brands.
The National Events Center is hosting the second EventTech meetup in Riyadh, focusing on AI, data science, and innovation to transform the events industry. The event fosters collaboration among tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Orange Jordan and the Jordan Press Foundation/Al Rai have signed a strategic partnership to enhance digital transformation in the media sector. This collaboration will focus on developing digital infrastructure, improving technology in journalism, and leveraging AI to stay ahead in the fast-evolving media landscape.