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The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt conducted raids across Cairo and Upper Egypt, dismantling illegal telecom networks and seizing equipment. These operations targeted over 3,000 subscribers and involved the seizure of routers, antennas, and SIM cards, enforcing telecommunications regulations.
YAKESHI, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Changan Automobile held a release event themed “Changan SDA Intelligence Update & Global Launch of Sodium-Ion Battery…
Arab Financial Services and Lune Technologies partner to enhance financial data services, offering advanced analytics and data enrichment to improve decision-making and user experiences in the financial sector.
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, won “Best Banking-as-a-Service Provider” at Finovate Awards 2025 in the UK for its open banking innovation. Its BaaS platform empowers businesses to embed financial services via secure APIs, driving inclusion, innovation, and Pakistan’s digital-first economic transformation.
CITRA has addressed the internet disruption in Kuwait caused by damage to one of the international cables connecting the country to the global network. The authority is closely monitoring repair efforts and investigating the incident to ensure preventive measures, such as using alternative cables, are implemented to avoid future disruptions.
Woliz has raised $2.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Sanlam Maroc to digitise the retail sector using AI-powered POS systems and software. The funding will support expansion in Morocco and lay the foundation for scaling the platform across African markets.
Bahrain’s iGA sets up an awareness stand at Marassi Galleria until June 3, promoting digital services like MyGov app, eKey 2.0, and the 13th eGovernment Excellence Award, while encouraging citizen engagement and feedback.
Academy X graduated its second cohort of young Kuwaiti women, showcasing 50 tech and entrepreneurship projects supported by Talabat and led by CODED. The program builds AI, coding, and leadership skills, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035 while preparing female students to become future leaders in STEM and innovation.
Led by AYADY for Investment and Development Cairo, Egypt – May 20th, 2025 – ElGameya, Egypt’s leading fintech platform digitizing…
Morocco’s ADD and CTPES have partnered to strengthen inclusive digital entrepreneurship through the Solidarity Digital Incubator in Salé. The initiative supports youth innovation and social integration while advancing Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision for an equitable, tech-driven economy.