Salam, a leading Saudi telecom provider, has partnered with Oracle in a managed services agreement to boost its digital transformation. Oracle will support Salam in improving operational efficiencies and customer experience, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The collaboration includes implementing Oracle’s cloud solutions and enhancing 5G capabilities.
Bahrain and Qatar have achieved significant increases in 5G download speeds, with Bahrain leading at 52.4 Mbps and Qatar at 48.8 Mbps, according to OpenSignal’s report. The GCC countries overall show impressive mobile network performance, particularly in 5G, with substantial gains in download speeds and strong network availability.
Vodafone Egypt has been ranked first in Umlaut’s network performance reports, covering November 2023 to April 2024. Vodafone excelled in mobile and fixed broadband performance, earning top scores for coverage, download speed, and latency. This achievement reflects Vodafone’s commitment to investing in network infrastructure and prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Bangladesh restored mobile internet services after a 12-day outage caused by violent protests. However, social media platforms remain blocked pending talks with government officials. State minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak cited “planned sabotage” for the blackout, while digital rights groups urge an independent enquiry into the incident’s true cause.
SLB and Aker BP have formed a long-term partnership to co-develop an AI-driven digital platform using the Delfi platform. This initiative aims to enhance Aker BP’s E&P operations by leveraging advanced AI and cloud technology, driving efficiency, production, and sustainability, and establishing a unified data environment for subsurface workflows.
stc Group and Ericsson have achieved a world-first by deploying Automated Radio Resource Partitioning (RRP) on a 5G standalone network slice. This innovative feature uses intent-based automation to optimize network resource allocation, preparing stc Group for 5G Advanced and enhancing efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
The Saudi Data and AI Authority has launched new technical infrastructure projects and data centers in Riyadh. These state-of-the-art centers, built to UPTIME Institute standards, aim to boost capacity and efficiency. The initiative supports SDAIA’s strategy for sustainable data centers with advanced electrical and mechanical systems.
