Opensignal’s report reveals that Saudi Arabia ranks third in 5G download speed among EMEA markets, with Qatar leading the group. Most GCC countries have average 5G speeds above 200Mbps. Download speeds in Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have improved significantly due to increased 5G adoption.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss their strategic partnership and AWS’s investments in Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on strengthening digital infrastructure and advancing the digital economy and innovation in the region.
Fortinet’s 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals key trends and challenges in cloud security, emphasizing the importance of protecting cloud environments as Saudi Arabia advances its digital transformation. The report highlights global adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies and identifies security, compliance, and resource limitations as primary challenges.
The fourth E3 Customer Experience Conference, organized by the National Customer Experience Academy (NCXA), will be held in Riyadh on July 9-10. The event will explore the latest trends and technologies in customer experience, featuring a hackathon and workshops, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to enhance customer satisfaction and innovation.
A regional workshop in Muscat highlighted AI’s potential to create 97 million jobs worldwide and contribute 14% to global income, growing at 33% annually. The event, part of efforts to develop the Islamic World Artificial Intelligence Charter, featured speeches and panel discussions by prominent experts.
Orange Jordan sponsored the first Jusoor Labs conference, enhancing educational experiences through virtual labs. Jusoor Labs, a BIG by Orange startup, launched a new mobile app and aims to expand its user base and market presence. Orange Jordan’s continuous support fosters innovation and community development.
Telecom Egypt and Hungary’s 4iG Group have signed a $600 million, 10-year agreement to build a fiber network in Egypt, providing high-speed internet to six million households. The project supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the “Digital Egypt” strategy, enhancing the country’s digital transformation efforts.
BMCCI, led by President Shabbir A Khan, met with Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak to discuss technological collaboration and investment with Malaysia. They plan to establish a “Bangladesh IT Connect Portal-Malaysia” to promote investment and strengthen ties. BMCCI will play a key role in this initiative.
Bangladesh’s mobile phone market shipped 4 million units in 1Q24, with a 1.7% YoY growth. Smartphones saw an 11.6% increase, rebounding from a decline due to heavy taxation. Feature phones declined by 5.4%. Key segments showed mixed trends, while 5G growth remains slow. Offline channels dominate, but online sales are rising.
Batelco and Grnata have partnered to provide advanced smart solutions for the Golden Gate residential towers in Bahrain Bay. This collaboration will deliver high-end connectivity, automation, and security, including remote control of apartment features and advanced CCTV systems, enhancing the smart living experience for residents.
