Qme, an Egypt-based B2B SaaS startup, raised $3 million in a seed round led by AHOY and GCC angel investors. The funding will enhance its AI-powered digital infrastructure solutions, which have already served over 100,000 customers, improving waiting times, reducing no-show rates, and eliminating paper-based systems.
Algeria aims for AI to contribute 7% to its GDP by 2027, investing in universities, incubators, and startups. The country is enhancing its digital infrastructure with fiber optics and 4G to support AI-driven economic growth, focusing on sectors like agriculture, industry, and services to transform its economy.
Telecom Egypt has signed agreements worth EGP 15 billion with Orange Egypt to enhance digital infrastructure and service offerings. These agreements will extend transmission services, connect mobile sites via fiber-to-the-site (FTTS), and support 5G rollout. The partnership solidifies both companies’ positions in the Egyptian telecom market.
Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 have strengthened their partnership to improve digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance network resilience, connectivity, and scalability, leveraging advanced data centers and internet exchanges to support Saudi Arabia’s growing ICT sector and contribute to the region’s digital transformation.
Ericsson highlighted its innovative technologies at LEAP 2025, showcasing 5G, AI, and network solutions in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The company introduced a 5G-powered robot for industrial automation and reinforced its long-term partnerships in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, including a collaboration with Batelco to enhance mobile network capabilities.
Mobily has announced a $905 million investment in data centers and submarine cables to enhance Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s digital economy growth, contributing to Vision 2030 by improving global connectivity, expanding data center capacity, and fostering innovation across various industries.
SEVEN and Tawal have partnered to develop advanced digital infrastructure for SEVEN’s 21 entertainment destinations across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration, announced at the LEAP Conference, aims to provide seamless connectivity, support 4G and 5G networks, and enhance the digital experience for visitors, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Nepal Telecom is set to shut down its 2G network on the 1800 MHz band, focusing on expanding its 4G infrastructure. This decision follows the company’s significant 4G growth, with 1.64 crore users. While 2G will remain on the 900 MHz band, the shift aims to improve 4G service and prepare for 5G.
Zain KSA has partnered with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to enhance the pilgrim experience through the ‘Direct Hajj’ program, providing 100% 5G network coverage and exclusive features via the Nusuk Hajj platform. This collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for improving services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Telecom Egypt is enhancing its infrastructure to meet the growing connectivity demands in the Middle East and Egypt. With strategic subsea cable investments, new data centers, and partnerships with global tech providers, Telecom Egypt is positioning Egypt as a regional digital hub to support the rise of AI, cloud, and IoT applications.
