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Oman and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding cooperation across journalism, broadcasting, and digital media, with a focus on modern technologies and artificial intelligence. The talks underscored strong bilateral ties and examined how digital transformation can enhance content quality and strengthen the media’s role in awareness and public guidance.
Astranis has secured a nine-figure deal with Oman’s MB Group for a small GEO broadband satellite, part of a $200 million digital infrastructure push. The satellite will launch this summer alongside four others on a dedicated Falcon 9, supporting Oman’s economic diversification and expanding Astranis’ global footprint.
CG Net and Thulo.com have partnered to bring affordable automation tools to Nepal’s SMEs, helping businesses replace manual workflows with structured digital systems. The initiative targets productivity, customer management, and sales efficiency, launching in major cities with plans for nationwide expansion to modernize the SME ecosystem.
Morocco has launched a pilot of its “E-Gov Wallet” in the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region to test a secure digital platform for public services. The initiative supports phased e-government reform, aiming to modernize administration, build citizen trust, and strengthen digital sovereignty before nationwide rollout.
Morocco and Senegal signed 17 new agreements covering diplomacy, digital economy, education, transport, agriculture, and industry. The accords deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen youth and academic exchange, boost SME development, and enhance regional connectivity, reinforcing a shared vision for long-term growth and partnership across Africa.
stc Kuwait won two major honors at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2025 for corporate governance and compliance leadership. The recognition highlights its robust governance framework, ethical culture, and sector-leading approach to risk, transparency, and regulatory alignment, reinforcing stc’s position as a trusted digital leader in Kuwait’s telecom sector.
Jordan has launched the region’s first Fintech Academy and applied lab, creating a national platform for AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and digital payments training. The initiative supports the Economic Modernization Vision and aims to build a new generation of fintech leaders, positioning Jordan as a regional hub for financial innovation.
Orange Jordan has sponsored the Model United Nations conference organised by the New English School in Amman, bringing together over 200 students for a three-day UN simulation. The initiative reinforces Orange’s commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and digital responsibility by providing young people with platforms for debate, collaboration, and innovation.
Careem Pay has expanded its remittance services across key corridors, enabling faster wallet transfers to Egypt, cash pickup in Lebanon, and enhanced options for the Philippines. With coverage in over 35 countries, the platform targets major expatriate communities, simplifying cross-border payments with speed, affordability, and convenience.
Egypt will host the Middle East and Africa’s first all-AI global summit in February, bringing over 350 companies and innovators to Cairo. The event supports Egypt’s national AI strategy, highlights its regional leadership, and connects local innovation with global markets across sectors from cloud and telecom to healthcare and fintech.