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Egypt’s Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and Akelius have launched a two-year partnership to expand digital and inclusive education for 7,500 children. The initiative will train 450 teachers, upgrade learning spaces, and integrate the Akelius digital language app across Egypt.
Mobily’s Red Sea Cable partnership with Power Sub Link marks Saudi Arabia’s first fully owned subsea system, linking Duba and Sharm El-Sheikh to enhance regional data connectivity. The project supports Vision 2030 and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global digital hub.
Egypt and the UAE have formalized a cybersecurity partnership during GITEX 2025, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure, improving risk management, and boosting regional digital resilience under Egypt’s 2023–2027 cybersecurity strategy.
The 4th African Startup Conference will gather 200 startups in Algiers this December, highlighting Algeria’s innovation leadership and startup financing reforms. Backed by President Tebboune, the event aims to attract investors and strengthen Africa’s entrepreneurial cooperation.
Tamkeen, in collaboration with national partners, crowned Dona’s Wonders and You’re Nuts as winners of the 20th StartUp Bahrain Pitch. The event celebrated Bahraini innovation and aligned with Tamkeen’s 2025 vision to empower private-sector talent and foster enterprise sustainability.
Algeria has launched a $1 billion continental fund to finance African startups and innovators, focusing on technology, education, health, and renewable energy. The initiative seeks to boost intra-African collaboration, create jobs, and strengthen the continent’s innovation ecosystem amid declining foreign investment.
Vanuatu is advancing a UNDP-backed digital ID framework focused on inclusion and privacy, while Algeria is preparing to roll out eSIM technology to modernize telecom services and enhance digital security. Both moves signal broader regional momentum toward secure and connected digital economies.
Algeria has launched the Medusa submarine fiber-optic cable, a transformative project connecting Africa and Europe through a high-speed network spanning 8,700 km. With landing points in Algiers and Collo, the system will enhance 5G, cloud, and internet capacity, cementing Algeria’s role as a regional digital hub.
du reported Dh732 million in Q3 2025 net profit, up 25.8% on a normalised basis, driven by revenue growth, cost efficiency, and rising subscriber numbers. Strong ICT expansion and disciplined execution underpin du’s outlook for sustained growth and digital transformation leadership.
Zain has been ranked MENA’s top telecom company on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025 list, securing first place in Kuwait and a top-three regional position. The honor recognizes Zain’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership, inclusion, and innovation in building a world-class, future-ready workforce.