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Sadq, a Saudi platform for digital signatures and authentication solutions, has raised SAR 5.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by X by Unifonic Fund. The investment will strengthen Sadq’s role in Saudi Arabia’s digital trust sector, aligning with the Kingdom’s digital transformation and regulatory advancements.
Core42 has launched the AI Playground in UAE data centers, in collaboration with Qualcomm, to simplify AI adoption. The platform offers developers access to high-performance tools, generative AI applications, and accelerators. This collaboration supports AI scalability and optimization, advancing AI innovation and reducing operational costs.
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a memorandum of understanding with Telecom Egypt and Hungarian company 4iG to build a direct underwater cable line between Albania and Egypt. This project aims to enhance digital connectivity, positioning Albania as a key player in the Mediterranean’s digital infrastructure by 2030.
Recent data from Tunisia’s telecom regulator shows a shift towards data-driven services, with mobile internet usage and 4G adoption growing, while traditional voice services plateau. Mobile broadband is now the dominant access point, highlighting a digital transformation in the telecom sector that operators and regulators must support.
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Basata Pay is transforming Egypt’s financial landscape by offering secure, user-friendly digital payment solutions. With over 40 million users, the platform connects service providers, merchants, and consumers, allowing seamless payments for various services. Spanning all 27 governorates, it boasts 150,000 points of sale nationwide, driving financial inclusion.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group reported a significant profit growth in Q1 2025, with a profit after tax of Rs. 2.00 billion. The company saw a 3.4% revenue increase driven by Mobitel’s strong performance, alongside successful cost-reduction initiatives. SLT aims to continue its digital transformation to drive future growth.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is set to launch the Bangladesh Business Portal, a unified digital platform to streamline investment services. The portal will integrate existing government systems, allowing investors to access all necessary services through a single interface, simplifying the process for local and foreign entrepreneurs.
Telecom Egypt has partnered with Ericsson to implement the Ericsson Mediation platform, aiming to enhance customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and boost digital engagement. This collaboration will enable Telecom Egypt to provide flexible communication choices, improve agility, and accelerate its digital transformation, supporting Egypt’s growing telecom market.