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The Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) consortium is initiating the construction of Bangladesh’s first privately-owned subsea cable, enhancing the nation’s connectivity infrastructure and promising significant increases in bandwidth capacity by early 2026.
Aster DM Healthcare is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, with plans to open 186 pharmacies over the next five years. The company has allocated $250 million for its expansion and will launch its myAster app for faster delivery of prescription and wellness products, enhancing its digital presence in the region.
Egypt plans to boost its ICT sector’s contribution to GDP from 5.8% to 8% by 2030. Minister Amr Talaat emphasized strategic collaborations and investments in submarine cables, cloud computing, and local mobile manufacturing. Initiatives include training programs for 500,000 ICT professionals annually, expanding digital innovation centers, and enhancing digital infrastructure, including broadband coverage and fiber optic networks, to support these goals.
Kuwait City, Kuwait – KPMG, a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, has reinforced its…
APNIC is set to launch a training program on networking for telecom operators in Pakistan, following a meeting with Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The initiative aims to enhance capacity building among telecom operators, fostering improved technical skills and operational capabilities within the sector.
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Morocco aims to boost its economy with a 10% GDP increase by 2030 through its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, investing $1.1 billion by 2026. The plan focuses on digitizing government services, blockchain adoption, and expanding AI use across sectors like healthcare, finance, and education, creating jobs and training youth in digital skills.
Telecom companies are expanding into fintech, offering digital wallets, cross-border payments, and financial services. By leveraging customer data and payment infrastructures, they are enhancing financial inclusion and creating seamless, secure financial experiences. This collaboration between telecom and fintech sectors is transforming the digital economy and offering new growth opportunities.
Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to establish earth stations across the country, aiming to provide reliable internet, especially in remote areas. The collaboration involves space allocation, construction support, and infrastructure maintenance, with a goal to implement the model within the next 90 days to overcome connectivity challenges.
Qara, an Egyptian supply chain technology startup, has secured $2.6 million in funding to expand into Saudi Arabia. The platform ensures product authentication and traceability, benefiting over 50,000 users across multiple countries. This expansion aligns with Vision 2030 and highlights Qara’s role in driving innovation in the region.