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South Korea launched the ‘We Mobile App’ in Nepal to support foreign employment with digital tools for skills, finance, and wellbeing. The initiative promotes transparency and safe labor management with Nepali government cooperation.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications, in partnership with Nokia, has deployed the first commercial 5G Cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa. This move enhances their network and service offerings, with significant growth in their subscriber base. The company is focusing on 5G, AI, and digital transformation for long-term growth.
Qatar Airways and Google produced two complete AI-generated films during a 15-hour flight using Starlink’s high-speed connectivity and Google’s Gemini and Veo 3.1 models. The Sky Studio Challenge showcases the future of in-flight creativity, proving that complex cloud workflows and full commercial production can now be completed before landing.
Orange has partnered with Eutelsat’s Konnect satellite to expand internet access in regions like Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The satellite offers up to 100 Mb/s speeds, aiming to improve connectivity in remote areas and supporting mobile backhaul and maritime applications across Africa.
Dubai, UAE – October 9, 2025 – UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, announced a collaboration with…
Nepal Telecom is preparing to launch 5G in Kathmandu and Pokhara, pending spectrum approval from the NTA. The operator plans selective SA-5G deployment in high-demand zones, with equipment procurement beginning once frequencies are granted. A commercial rollout is expected by FY 2082/83, marking Nepal’s first public 5G service.
The Nepal government is considering reducing the telecom license renewal fee of Rs 20 billion to support the struggling industry. Telecom leaders, including Ncell’s CEO and NTA officials, urge policy revisions to attract investment, lower taxes, and address challenges like high renewal fees and foreign ownership regulations.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert will build a secure national digital healthcare platform, offering EMRs, hospital management, and digital billing. Hosted in Egypt for compliance and privacy, the system supports AI and IoT scalability, reinforcing Egypt Vision 2030’s push toward a smart healthcare ecosystem.
Sri Lanka is launching GovTech Ltd. to lead its digital transformation, replacing the current ICTA agency. The move aims to strengthen the country’s digital governance and accelerate innovation.
The addition of orchestration for Hyper-V to Veeam Data Platform Premium extends data portability by delivering true end-to-end planned data…