Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed as Banglalink’s Deputy CEO, becoming the first female to hold this position in Bangladesh’s telecom industry. With over 20 years of experience, she will continue to drive digital innovation, financial services, and strategic direction, contributing to Bangladesh’s growing digital ecosystem.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain received the “Smart City Initiative Award 2025” for its MyGov mobile app at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit. The app represents a significant achievement in digital transformation and government service innovation, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable growth through technology.
ZainTECH has secured a commercial license in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion. This move will allow the company to establish regional offices, offering advanced digital solutions in sectors such as IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services, fully aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
e& announced a cash dividend of 83 fils per share for FY 2024, marking another successful year of growth. The company reported record revenues of AED 59.2 billion and net profits of AED 10.8 billion. e& plans to further its transformation and digital innovation in 38 countries.
The Arab region’s internet usage has reached 348 million, with social media engagement at 228 million users, highlighting rapid digital transformation. The digital divide with the European Union is narrowing, and a young, tech-savvy population is driving the region’s growth in digital platforms and technological innovations.
Kuwait is collaborating with Google Cloud to develop a national platform for digital integration. The platform will securely link government systems, enhance the user experience, and align with the “New Kuwait 2035” vision. The partnership aims to improve government services and drive Kuwait’s digital economy.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with UNDP Resident Representative Asmaa Shalabi to discuss enhancing cooperation in transportation, telecommunications, and digital transformation. The talks focused on supporting joint initiatives in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision and the SDGs 2030.
Dr. Yarub Badr, Minister of Transport, held discussions with the Arab Internet and Telecom Union (ARISPA) to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation and AI in the transport sector. The talks also focused on the upcoming regional conference in Damascus about AI and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the Ministry’s commitment to innovation.
UAE tech startups raised $872 million in Q1 2025, a 194% increase from the previous year, driven by late-stage investments in sectors like enterprise applications, fintech, and retail. Dubai remains the dominant hub for venture capital, while acquisitions and high-value deals indicate the region’s growing tech maturity.
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
