Egypt’s Minister of Communications met with the French Ambassador to discuss attracting greater French investment in Egypt’s ICT sector, focusing on AI and digital outsourcing. The meeting also included plans for Egypt’s participation in the upcoming AI Summit and a French business forum, highlighting the country’s growing digital capabilities.
e& has partnered with NYUAD to drive 6G research, focusing on the next generation of connectivity. This collaboration will empower students through hands-on experience, integrating 6G into curriculums and supporting youth development initiatives. The partnership aims to shape future technological leaders and advance digital transformation.
Zoho’s Zoholics conference in Sri Lanka highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s Digital Sri Lanka 2030 strategy. Through its cloud-powered solutions, Zoho is helping businesses across sectors achieve digital transformation, with significant year-over-year growth. The event featured solutions across Sales, Marketing, HR, and Developer tools.
HCLSoftware has committed to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 by launching its Total Experience platform, aiming to drive digital transformation in the kingdom. The platform focuses on AI, IoT, and digital infrastructure, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s technological goals and promoting empowerment of women in tech.
Huawei is set to build a $3.5 million data center for Nepal Telecom in Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, helping modernize data handling and improve service efficiency. This facility could provide new income streams for Nepal Telecom, which has faced declining revenues. The project highlights ongoing digital transformation efforts in Nepal.
Bangladesh has signed an MOU to develop its first green data centre, powered by renewable energy, to support digital transformation. The project, developed under a public-private partnership, will provide colocation services and support BTCL’s data storage needs, fostering private investment in the IT sector and digital infrastructure.
PTCL has partnered with PayFast to launch a WhatsApp-based bill payment solution, enabling customers to view and pay bills seamlessly through WhatsApp. This initiative is part of PTCL’s digital transformation strategy, offering enhanced customer convenience and advancing digital payment options across Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Qatar’s digital transformation market is set to grow rapidly, with an expected market size of $9.19bn by 2025, reaching $19.65bn by 2030. The government’s strategic initiatives, including smart city projects and AI technologies, are driving the country’s ambitions to become a global leader in digital innovation.
Oman’s MoHERI has partnered with Digital Talent Company to implement a digital change management framework to support Vision 2040. The initiative includes training ministry employees and creating a roadmap for Oman’s broader digital transformation goals.
Morocco and India’s digital experts are collaborating to explore how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can drive Morocco’s digital transformation. The conference emphasized adapting India’s successful DPI model to Morocco’s specific needs, focusing on inclusive growth, privacy, and scalability.
