Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has launched the Digital Transformation and Automation Center as part of a national plan to enhance digital business and AI. This initiative aligns with Iraq’s economic and administrative reforms, strengthening its digital capabilities and collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization.
Mindware has partnered with VMware to distribute VMware’s advanced IT solutions across Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan, helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation. This collaboration will offer regional enterprises cutting-edge cloud, security, and infrastructure technologies to enhance scalability, agility, and security in their IT environments.
EdVentures and the Mastercard Foundation launched the EdTech Fellowship to support innovation and expand access to education in Egypt. The program has successfully impacted 147,200 learners, empowered youth and women, and created jobs. Eleven startups received equity-free investment to scale their operations and drive Egypt’s EdTech transformation.
Vodafone Egypt launched a digital platform for journalists to enhance communication and support Egypt’s digital transformation. The platform offers real-time information, interview requests, and press releases, improving media interactions. The launch event featured prominent media figures and discussions on the impact of digital transformation on Egypt’s media landscape.
Bahrain has launched an online platform for small vessel registration and licensing, reducing processing times by up to 50%. The platform offers services like registration, renewals, and ownership transfers, and is integrated with the Coastguard. It aligns with Bahrain’s digital transformation goals under the Economic Vision 2030.
Pakistan’s seminar on 5G technology highlighted plans for 5G spectrum auctions in April-May, aiming to improve connectivity. Key speakers, including PTA Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman and Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, discussed how 5G deployment and enhanced submarine cable infrastructure will boost digital transformation and IT exports.
ZainTECH and Fortinet have partnered to enhance cybersecurity in the Middle East. This collaboration combines Fortinet’s advanced technology with ZainTECH’s regional expertise, providing businesses with proactive cyber protection and enabling digital transformation. The partnership will offer comprehensive, real-time cybersecurity services across the region.
Oman’s tech startups signed nearly OMR9 million worth of agreements at LEAP 2025, highlighting the country’s growing digital capabilities. The partnerships span agriculture, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and digital advertising. This reflects Oman’s success in attracting international investments and supporting its startups’ expansion into global markets.
Maroc Telecom reported a slight profit decline to $616 million, despite a 1.2% increase in revenue to 36.7 billion dirhams. The growth was driven by its African subsidiaries and investment in broadband. The company plans to continue digital transformation, focusing on AI integration and expanding its international footprint.
Kuwait’s Communications Minister Omar Al-Omar and Qatar’s Minister of Communications Mohammad Al-Mannai met at the AI Action Summit in Paris to discuss strengthening cooperation in AI, digital technology, and communications. They focused on regional digital transformation, innovation, and the role of AI in sustainable development and international collaboration.
