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Morocco’s Government Council approved wide-ranging reforms in education, social governance, and 5G telecommunications while deepening cooperation with Iraq—marking a new chapter in the nation’s digital and institutional modernization.
Zain posts 16-year-high revenues of KD1.7 billion, driven by subscriber and data growth; net profit climbs 31% year-on-year as expansion in Iraq and Sudan boosts performance.
NTI signs three cooperation protocols with academia and industry to enhance digital skills, AI readiness, and employability among Egyptian youth in support of Egypt’s Digital Vision 2030.
Egypt’s ICT Minister Dr. Amr Talaat’s visit to Vietnam strengthened cooperation in ICT, electronics, and cybersecurity, promoting Egypt as a regional technology hub and showcasing its advancements in digital justice and innovation.
BARQ Systems becomes one of Egypt’s first companies to receive full cybersecurity accreditation from NTRA, covering eight service domains under the new MCIT framework and reinforcing Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital security goals.
bKash now processes 5.2% of global mobile money transactions, cementing Bangladesh’s leadership in digital financial inclusion. With 82 million users and expanding innovations, it continues to redefine financial access for underserved communities worldwide.
Bangladesh’s BTRC will deactivate all unregistered phones from Dec 16 under its new NEIR system, linking each handset to a verified SIM to curb illegal imports, reduce fraud, and promote local smartphone manufacturing.
from6 and 9H have partnered to combine creative marketing with AI-powered automation, driving smarter brand engagement and accelerating Bahrain’s digital transformation.
Algeria is preparing a landmark law requiring platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to open local offices, store user data domestically, and remove illegal content within 24 hours — part of its bid to protect youth and assert digital sovereignty.
AST SpaceMobile and stc Group have signed a $175M, 10-year partnership to deploy direct-to-device satellite broadband across MENA, integrating space-based and terrestrial networks to expand 4G/5G coverage and drive digital inclusion.