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bKash collaborates with Grameenphone and City Bank to make smartphones more affordable in Bangladesh, offering instant nano-loans for purchases, facilitating greater digital connectivity.
Ooredoo has been announced as the Official Telecom Partner for ConteQ Expo 2024 in Qatar. The event will feature discussions on innovative construction and services, aligning with Ooredoo’s focus on promoting digital transformation and sustainable growth in the industry.
Orange Business has completed the first phase of a crucial infrastructure project for Grifols Egypt, establishing a modern data center to support the nation’s healthcare advancements.
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.
The GAIN Summit in Riyadh launched with a focus on artificial intelligence, showcasing significant collaborations like Nvidia with SDAIA and enhanced AI monitoring with OECD, aimed at advancing global AI ethics and technology.
stc Group and New Murabba have forged a strategic partnership to enhance New Murabba’s digital framework, leveraging stc’s advanced digital solutions to transform Riyadh into a pioneering global city that blends technology with sustainability.
Saudi Arabia partners with IBM to potentially establish an AI Center of Excellence in Riyadh. The initiative, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, aims to advance AI technologies and strengthen national capacities, bolstering the Kingdom’s stature in global tech innovation.
SCO has introduced freelancing hubs and 4G services in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, promoting digital empowerment and bridging the connectivity gap in remote areas.
PTCL partners with Mastercard to launch a versatile UPaisa debit card, enhancing digital payments across Pakistan and globally, with improved security and convenience.
Fawry expands its digital payment services by acquiring a majority stake in Svreico’s administrative building, enhancing facilities and infrastructure to support its growth.