The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced the winners of the 2025 Digital Prosperity Awards, recognizing exceptional initiatives in digital transformation. The awards celebrated achievements in innovation, digital advancement, and societal empowerment across multiple countries. Two flagship awards were presented to NeuroTech from Jordan and SPARK from The Netherlands.
Orange Jordan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a JD2 billion investment in IT infrastructure, expanding 5G and broadband services. The company also introduces innovative customer services, supports youth and women through community programs, and earns several prestigious awards, including recognition for digital skills development and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Iran is nearing the completion of its 5G internet development for mobile phones, with the transfer of a new 1500 MHz frequency broadband underway. This step paves the way for enhanced mobile internet speed and quality, with additional efforts to secure broader access through 700 and 800 MHz frequency bands.
Eyouth has partnered with global education consultancy EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to provide digital skills training to one million young people across Africa and the Middle East. This collaboration aims to empower youth with essential skills for thriving in the digital economy.
XPay has partnered with Huawei Cloud Services to enhance digital payment systems for businesses in Egypt. The integration of Huawei’s cloud technology will scale XPay’s services, supporting financial inclusion through multiple payment methods. This move is part of Huawei’s broader push into the fintech sector globally.
Tunisia has marked a technological milestone with the simultaneous launch of 5G services by Orange Tunisie, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Tunisie Télécom. The rollout follows licenses granted by the Tunisian Ministry of Communication Technologies, supporting the country’s digital transformation and enhancing network capabilities across various sectors, including business and entertainment.
VEON’s CEO, Kaan Terzioğlu, emphasized that regulatory reforms in Bangladesh could unlock the country’s potential for digital financial services, transforming the economy within three years. With the right reforms, VEON plans to expand digital offerings, including financial services and telecom, to foster growth and increase profitability in the market.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to digitize afforestation efforts, focusing on documenting trees and calculating their environmental benefits. This initiative supports the ‘Forever Green’ campaign and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative,’ promoting greater environmental cooperation and sustainability between the two nations.
Parcel, a Hope Ventures portfolio company, has expanded into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after successfully completing over 1.5 million deliveries in Bahrain. The platform offers businesses a cost-effective, tech-driven alternative to managing delivery fleets, connecting them with a network of on-demand drivers. The expansion marks a key milestone in regional growth.
StartUp Bahrain has partnered with General Assembly Bahrain to support the growth of the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration will provide access to cutting-edge tech education programs, empowering Bahraini founders with essential digital skills. The partnership aims to bridge the digital skills gap and foster innovation in Bahrain.
