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LoadPoints enables Wahyd’s customers to earn rewards with each booking, providing perks and incentives that enhance their logistics operations.
Crypto.com has partnered with Beyon Money to enhance digital payment solutions in Bahrain. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to leverage both companies’ strengths to improve transaction services and explore innovative opportunities in digital payments and artificial intelligence.
UNDP Bahrain has partnered with the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) to develop the National Human Development Report (NHDR), focusing on digital transformation. This initiative aims to promote inclusive growth aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
e& has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s ZTE Corporation to foster innovation in telecommunications. This partnership focuses on developing energy-efficient solutions, designing 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies, and enhancing private network capabilities, all while supporting e&’s sustainability goals and commitment to net-zero emissions.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported blocking around 1.3 million URLs due to “anti-Islam, indecent, and immoral” content. This action follows a petition to ban TikTok in the country, highlighting the platform’s failure to prevent blasphemous material. The PTA aims to enhance community guidelines compliance.
Zain South Sudan has resumed operations in the Abyei Special Administrative Area after a two-month disruption due to technical issues. The local community values Zain as a reliable alternative to the MTN network. Repairs were completed after technicians addressed damages caused by theft during their travels.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, participated in a tree planting event at the ministry’s headquarters, aligning with the national goal of carbon neutrality announced by King Hamad. The initiative also coincides with the National Tree Week launched by Crown Prince Salman.
AWCC has launched telecom and internet services in the Manogai district of Kunar province, providing 2G and 3G connectivity to hundreds of families. A new customer service center has also been established to assist residents. Approximately 15,000 families will benefit from these services, enhancing connectivity in the region.
e& has unveiled its new brand positioning, “Go for More,” to empower global audiences with its extensive ecosystem of digital services and solutions. This initiative, supported by a lineup of international celebrities, highlights e&’s commitment to innovation, enhancing connectivity, and enriching lives across diverse markets.
FPT has officially opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, becoming the first Vietnamese company licensed for regional operations. This expansion aims to meet the rising demand for digital services and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, reinforcing FPT’s commitment to digital transformation in the Middle East.