The Saudi-Yemeni Business Council announced six initiatives aimed at boosting trade and supporting Yemen’s economic recovery. The initiatives focus on infrastructure development, enhancing logistics, and creating new companies in sectors like solar energy and telecommunications. The goal is to strengthen economic ties and foster joint investments between the two nations.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with World Bank Vice President Sangboo Kim to discuss expanding collaboration on digital transformation, infrastructure, and skills development. The partnership aims to enhance Egypt’s digital strategy, focusing on rural internet access, government services, and boosting youth employment through digital literacy.
Giza Systems has been awarded the Command Operations Control (COC) Data Centre project by the New Alamein City Authority. This data hub will play a key role in supporting decision-making, enhancing city management, and ensuring data security, contributing to Egypt’s Vision 2030 initiative for smart city development.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services at the Korala Border, enhancing connectivity for locals, tourists, and businesses. This initiative is part of broader efforts to expand telecommunication infrastructure in remote areas, improving communication facilities for various sectors including trade and security.
Morocco’s new digital economy strategy aims to create 240 jobs by 2030, enhance digital training for 100,000 youth annually, and invest 11 billion dirhams to boost the nation’s GDP and modernize infrastructure. The plan includes expanding high-speed internet and 5G access across the country.
Saudi Arabia plans to expand data center capacity to 64MW, with an investment between SAR 1.95 billion and SAR 2.5 billion, through a partnership between MIS and BSF Capital. This initiative supports the kingdom’s goal to boost its tech sector.
Egypt and Kuwait sign a significant MoU to enhance scientific and technical cooperation, aiming to support development projects and infrastructure in Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula Development Program.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT has launched the Right of Way One-Window Operation, streamlining the process for telecom operators to obtain NOCs. This platform allows for electronic applications, real-time tracking, and online payments, accelerating fiber optic network rollout and contributing to the Digital Pakistan Vision.
