Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced $700 million in foreign investment for Pakistan’s IT sector at the DFDI-2025 conference. He emphasized the country’s digital potential, driven by its young population, and highlighted collaborations with companies like Huawei. Pakistan’s growing influence in the global IT landscape was also acknowledged at the event.
GITEX Africa 2025 exceeded expectations, attracting over 52,000 visitors, including global tech leaders and 740 startups, with 260 of them from Morocco. The event reinforced Morocco’s position as a key digital hub in Africa, showcasing the continent’s growing momentum in digital transformation and technological investment.
Egypt plans a EGP 13 billion investment in its ICT sector for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to accelerate digital transformation and enhance infrastructure. The investment includes expanding mobile towers, training 600,000 workers, and boosting digital exports, with a focus on building long-term competitiveness in the regional tech market.
stc Bahrain successfully participated as a Gold Sponsor at CyberX Bahrain 2025, showcasing its advanced cybersecurity solutions. The event emphasized the company’s role in enhancing Bahrain’s cybersecurity landscape and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. stc Bahrain highlighted its partnerships with global cybersecurity innovators to address evolving digital threats.
Premier Inn Middle East has partnered with The Digital Hotelier to introduce innovative digital solutions across the GCC, aiming to drive sustainability in the hospitality sector. Their collaboration includes a real-time environmental impact dashboard to track resource conservation and waste reduction, aligning with regional sustainability efforts.
A three-day workshop on telecommunications policy and regulation, organized by BTRC, began in Dhaka with participation from South Asian telecommunications regulators. The workshop focuses on emerging technologies, digital inclusion, consumer protection, and net neutrality. Key discussions include regulatory challenges and strategies to improve telecom services in the region.
Teradix eProcurement Solutions has been shortlisted for the CIPS MENA Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025. The company is recognized for its innovative use of technology in procurement, with two of its clients, Cenomi Centers and Obeikan Digital Solutions, also nominated for their transformative projects powered by Teradix.
Kalaam Telecom, Mida Solutions, and FVC have formed a strategic partnership to provide advanced communication solutions in the MEA region. This collaboration will offer Contact Center as-a-Service (CCaaS), Unified Communications as-a-Service (UCaaS), and compliance call recording, with services hosted locally in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with HADE Middle East to offer leadership coaching certification and digital transformation consulting to Bahrain’s ICT and telecom professionals. The initiative aims to equip public and private sector employees with the skills needed to lead Bahrain’s digital transformation, supporting both leadership development and technological innovation.
Algeria’s Minister of Communication, Mohamed Meziane, outlined key steps for transforming the country’s media sector during the 4th Regional Meeting of Journalists. He emphasized the need for adaptation to AI and digital technologies, ethical journalism, and specialized training. The government aims to enhance media quality and safeguard national interests.
