Jazz celebrated Girls in ICT Day by focusing on digital inclusion and the empowerment of young women through its partnership with Tech Valley. The initiative includes providing digital upskilling to over 50,000 students and 5,000 teachers, while promoting gender equality and fostering digital transformation across Pakistan’s education sector.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) hosted a three-day workshop in Dhaka with South Asian telecommunication regulators. The event covered challenges in broadband regulation, digital inclusion, ICT e-waste management, and consumer protection, bringing together experts and officials from South Asia and key telecom companies.
Ethio telecom, in partnership with Siinqee Bank, has launched new mobile financial services and smartphone financing to enhance Ethiopia’s digital economy. The services include savings accounts, microloans, salary-based loans, and device financing, aimed at empowering underserved communities and improving digital inclusion in both rural and urban areas.
Oman has launched the Digital Accessibility Guideline to promote inclusive e-services, aligning with Vision 2040. The guideline encourages developers to adopt global best practices, ensuring equitable access to digital government services for all citizens, especially persons with disabilities and the elderly, supporting Oman’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
Orange Jordan has launched an advanced satellite Internet service, enhancing digital inclusion in remote areas. This service, in collaboration with Eutelsat Group, offers secure, reliable broadband technology for both individuals and businesses, cementing Orange Jordan’s position as the leading telecom provider in the country.
YORA Technologies has raised $1.9 million in a pre-Series A funding round, bringing its total capital to $4.4 million. The investment will support the growth of its food delivery service, Kooul, and accelerate the development of ORA Cash, a digital payment solution, advancing digital and financial inclusion in Morocco.
ORA Technologies has raised $4.4 million to scale its digital financial services in Morocco. The funding will support the growth of its ORA Cash mobile wallet and e-commerce platform, KooulMaroc. With 300,000+ downloads, ORA Technologies aims to improve digital accessibility and financial inclusion for Moroccan consumers.
Kacific and Paksat International have partnered to enhance broadband connectivity in Pakistan using the Paksat-MM1 satellite. This collaboration will provide affordable, high-speed internet, especially in remote regions, improving mobile backhaul, backup connectivity, and supporting businesses, government agencies, and ISPs, while boosting digital inclusion across the country.
Orange and Eutelsat have partnered to provide satellite-based broadband connectivity in underserved regions of Africa and the Middle East. The initiative will enhance digital inclusion by offering high-speed internet access to remote areas, initially covering Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with future expansions.
Morocco has launched a national program to train children in digital technologies and AI as part of the “Digital Morocco 2030” initiative. The program will benefit 200,000 children, starting with ages 8 to 14. It aims to bridge the digital divide and promote responsible use of technology across urban and rural areas.
