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du has joined the FreeMove Alliance, extending its global mobile connectivity solutions into the Middle East. The partnership enables du to offer multinational corporations access to enterprise mobility solutions, centralized management, and global support, strengthening its service portfolio and enhancing telecommunications for international businesses in the region.
Pathfinder Group and PTCL Group signed an SLA to deploy smart cloud and IoT solutions, including fleet tracking and surveillance, advancing digital transformation and operational efficiency across Pakistan.
African startups like Soil Regen Guy, Afrisoul, LiquidGold, Arumloo, and FOST are pioneering affordable, scalable water-saving technologies to tackle the continent’s water scarcity crisis. Their solutions target smallholder farmers, schools, communities, and large farms, combining innovation with local relevance to conserve water, boost agricultural productivity, and improve sanitation.
PTCL Group’s revenue increased by 15.3% year-on-year, reaching Rs160.6 billion for Q3 2024.
TikTok, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), hosted the ‘Digital Safety Summit Bangladesh 2025’ in Dhaka. The summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss digital safety, highlighting TikTok’s new safety features and its partnership with BTRC to strengthen online security in Bangladesh.
Dubai, UAE, 11 September 2025: Gainz, a leading Sharia-compliant crowdfunding platform, and Watermelon Ecosystem, the UAE’s All-in-One F&B platform, today…
A GSMA report urges MENA policymakers to implement urgent reforms to unlock mobile investment, which is projected to contribute over $200 billion to the region’s GDP by 2030. The report highlights challenges like restrictive licensing and high taxes, recommending five key reforms to drive mobile network growth and digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia expands its innovative technology high school program with five new campuses, merging national curriculum and specialized tech training to develop future-ready digital talent.
Mohammed Al-Othman, CEO of NBK, discussed the bank’s digital transformation and innovations at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025. He highlighted NBK’s leadership in AI-driven banking solutions, the success of Weyay Bank, and the collaborative role of fintech firms in driving Kuwait’s digital future, backed by strategic investments and regulatory support.
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