PTCL Group, in partnership with Pink Collar, hosted the Pink Collar Women Career Fair in Lahore, aiming to bridge gaps between talent and opportunities for Pakistani women. The event showcased PTCL’s women empowerment initiative, ‘Dil Se Ba-Ikhtiar,’ and launched Pakistan’s first online job portal dedicated to women.
Malaysia and Bahrain are set to sign several collaborations, including in Islamic fintech, by May this year. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted key areas such as fintech, education, and bilateral investments, emphasizing the importance of research and cooperation to enhance capabilities in digital and energy transitions.
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) concluded its fourth general assembly in Amman, signing memorandums of understanding with key global partners. The event highlighted Jordan’s leadership in advancing the digital economy and marked the transition of presidency to Kuwait for 2025, with a continued focus on inclusive digital growth.
Sri Lanka plans to launch a national data exchange and digital ID system to drive its digital economy. With a goal of implementing the national ID within 18-24 months, the country aims to integrate IoT, AI, and cloud computing across sectors. The data exchange will enhance efficiency and innovation.
Egypt is leading Africa in digital growth, achieving top rankings in fixed internet speed. The country is expanding its outsourcing and digital service exports, with 55 companies entering the market. Egypt is also investing in its workforce, training 200,000 young professionals in AI and digital technologies to boost competitiveness.
Pakistan is participating in AI Everything Global 2025 to boost its digital exports and showcase its tech industry. With over 30 delegates, including 11 companies and two start-ups, Pakistan aims to leverage AI to drive economic transformation and expand its IT exports. The event features global tech giants and investors.
Dubai Internet City will showcase its AI-driven ecosystem at AI Everything Global from February 4-6, 2025. The event will focus on AI’s transformative power for equitable and viable development. The hub brings together 4,000+ businesses and supports innovation, fostering growth in AI technologies aligned with Dubai’s digital economy goals.
Oman is set to release an updated AI policy in early 2025, with a focus on advancing AI development, boosting the digital economy, and protecting national interests. The government aims to increase AI sector contributions to GDP and expand its AI capabilities, including a large language model and open data platform.
ITIDA and Concentrix have signed a $1 billion MoU to enhance Egypt’s outsourcing industry. The partnership aims to create 16,000 jobs, expand Concentrix’s workforce to 35,000 by 2028, and strengthen Egypt’s position as a global outsourcing hub. This expansion reflects Egypt’s growing role in the digital economy.
Orange Jordan hosted the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, to reinforce their long-standing partnership. The visit highlighted Orange’s role in advancing Jordan’s digital transformation and its contributions to the national economy and entrepreneurship, with future plans for further initiatives in digitization.
