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Mastercard has partnered with Dubai-based fintech Qlub to advance digital dining payments across the GCC. The deal includes a minority investment and processing through Mastercard Gateway, combining secure global infrastructure with Qlub’s QR-based dining solutions. The partnership aims to scale seamless, contactless hospitality payments regionally and beyond.
Moroccan startup Forcelog, founded by Anas Bouziane, offers e-commerce merchants and business professionals a platform for delivering orders and packages. Based in Casablanca, Forcelog provides services like free pickup, storage, product preparation, and delivery across 240 Moroccan destinations, with real-time tracking and prices starting at 18 Moroccan dirhams.
Telecom Egypt has signed a cooperation agreement with Mobily to establish the first submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt. This new cable, which will run through the Red Sea, aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate expansion to Europe, improving telecom services for both countries.
With this additional node in the Nordic countries, which brings the total on the continent to 89, Sparkle supports the…
Ooredoo has partnered with Kloudville to launch a B2B digital marketplace offering AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for SMBs. The platform, built on Kloudville’s Marketplace 360, empowers businesses to easily access essential digital services. The marketplace will roll out across MENA from 2025, driving digital transformation in the region.
Jaffer Group has completed Pakistan’s second-largest RISE with SAP implementation in just eight months, enhancing operational efficiency and digital infrastructure across its 14 companies. This partnership underscores Jaffer Group’s commitment to innovation, supported by SAP and JBS Consulting.
ISPAB has proposed fixing minimum internet prices, active sharing, and ISPs’ control over customer connections to protect domestic entrepreneurs, presenting these at a TRNB workshop on Bangladesh’s draft telecom reform policy.
A Boston Consulting Group report reveals that 85% of GCC senior executives prioritize innovation, surpassing the global average. However, GCC firms face challenges in converting ambition into readiness. Key recommendations include aligning innovation with business strategy and leveraging Generative AI. Addressing talent constraints and funding challenges will enhance innovation readiness.
Tarifica has awarded Virgin Mobile UAE’s “Build Your Own Plan” as the Consumer Value Plan of the Month for September 2024, recognizing its flexibility and customization options that cater specifically to consumer needs, with significant discounts for long-term commitments.