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Jeanette Whyte from GSMA advocates for reducing taxes on smartphones and telecom services in Pakistan to enhance the digital economy. She highlights affordable smartphones as crucial for bridging the digital divide and promoting economic empowerment through broader digital participation.
Algérie Télécom has announced its role as the technological partner for the “Treg Algeria Trail” in Timimoun, providing high-speed connectivity for live broadcasting and real-time results. The event, featuring various long-distance races, combines sports and tourism, showcasing Algeria’s natural beauty.
Huawei Nepal has opened applications for the ‘Seeds for the Future 2025’ CSR program, aimed at cultivating digital talent in Nepali undergraduate IT students. The selected top performers will receive advanced training in China and gain exposure to emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and Green Tech.
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Bahrain has advanced to 18th globally in the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index, thanks to its strengthened telecommunications infrastructure. The Kingdom also ranked 10th in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index, marking significant progress in its digital transformation journey.
To keep pace, logistics companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline their operations, enhance decision-making, and optimize every step of the supply chain.
Cassava Technologies, led by Strive Masiyiwa, plans to invest up to USD 720 million in partnership with NVIDIA to build Africa’s first AI factory. The initiative will deploy 12,000 GPUs across South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco, boosting AI infrastructure and capabilities across the continent.
Dubai-based fintech startup Ziina has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand product offerings. The company, known for its innovative payment solutions, plans to use the funds to develop new features and explore market expansion in the UAE and beyond.
Bangladesh-China Apon Media Club and TMGB signed an MoU in Dhaka to expand cooperation in tech news exchange, journalist training, and professional development. The partnership aims to strengthen bilateral media ties, with China sharing expertise in AI and mobile journalism with Bangladeshi professionals.