Ooredoo Group has partnered with Nvidia to bring the full-stack AI platform to the Middle East, enhancing AI infrastructure and offering advanced AI tools to governments, enterprises, and startups across the region.
AWCC has launched its first 4G internet services in Kabul, with plans for nationwide expansion. This high-speed, cost-effective service enhances economic and infrastructural development, offering faster and more reliable internet for various devices.
Nepal Telecom has expanded 4G services to Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Base Camps, benefiting tourists and locals. Deurali has also been upgraded to 4G, marking the first time 4G is available at such high altitudes, enhancing connectivity in these popular trekking destinations.
In May 2024, Qatar topped the Speedtest Global Index for mobile internet speed, with a median download speed of 329.37 Mbps and an upload speed of 25.36 Mbps. It was followed by the UAE, Kuwait, Denmark, and Norway. Rankings require at least 300 unique user results per location.
Türkiye’s indigenous telecommunications satellite, Turksat 6A, will launch next month via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Expanding coverage to India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the satellite will increase Türkiye’s reach from 3.5 billion to over 5 billion people, covering more than 65% of the world’s population.
The UAE’s AI Office has partnered with Rittal FZE to boost AI initiatives, enhance learning, and strengthen digital infrastructure. This collaboration, formalized at the AI Retreat 2024, aims to develop future competencies, support green technologies, and position the UAE as a global hub for AI innovation.
