Yotta Data Services, in collaboration with BLC Holding Pvt. of Nepal, is set to construct a supercloud data center near Kathmandu. This strategic initiative marks Yotta’s entry into Nepal, aiming to support the region’s digital expansion with advanced facilities designed for hyperscalers, enterprises, and AI development.
AIx, a subsidiary of Emaar Groups in Oman, has launched AIx GPT, the country’s first advanced large language model. This AI innovation delivers rapid response capabilities and operates efficiently on consumer hardware, significantly advancing Oman’s digital transformation and enhancing various industries from healthcare to public services.
Google for Education and Tech Valley Pakistan met with Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss enhancing education for out-of-school children in Pakistan. They explored deploying educational tools and Chromebooks to bridge learning gaps, emphasizing public-private partnerships to transform Pakistan into a knowledge export hub and improve educational outcomes.
Dialog Axiata’s Techliya programme, part of Ideamart for Women, concluded successfully, empowering Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs by enhancing their digital skills. The initiative provided resources, mentoring, and tools for business digitalisation, financial technology, and international expansion, highlighting the importance of ongoing support in the SME sector’s digital transformation.
Workz has launched a new eSIM solution for the IoT industry, designed to manage devices more efficiently and broaden market access. Based on the GSMA’s new eSIM standard, SGP.32, this solution enhances device connectivity and reduces operational costs, poised to significantly impact the rapidly growing eSIM IoT market.
The Fibre Connect Council MENA (FCC MENA) and the FTTH Council Europe have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate FTTH network deployment in the MENA region and beyond. This partnership focuses on sharing resources and expertise, driving innovation, and facilitating networking and knowledge exchange between their members.
du reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with revenues rising to AED 3.58 billion and net profit up by 62.7% to AED 603 million, driven by significant EBITDA growth. The telecom giant also launched “du Pay,” advancing UAE’s digital and financial inclusion, and continued investing in 5G and fiber infrastructure.
Presight AI Holding has acquired a 51% stake in AIQ, enhancing its lead in AI and energy sectors in the UAE. This strategic move integrates AIQ’s AI solutions with Presight’s big data analytics, aiming to boost operational efficiencies and expand market offerings, significantly increasing value across involved entities.
Potraz, Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, is set to intensify its crackdown on online hate speech and cyberbullying. Announced by Director General Dr. Gift Machengete, the initiative will utilize the Data Protection Act to restrict harmful sites and target anonymous users involved in these offenses, enhancing online safety.
European software company Ice Warp has announced a multimillion-dollar investment to develop a state-of-the-art data warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, in partnership with HexaLys. This initiative marks Ice Warp’s entry into Pakistan, aiming to provide advanced data services and enhance digital sovereignty and privacy for local businesses.
