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July 2024

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Ooredoo Reports 9% Growth in Revenue for H1 2024

Shahzaib03 mins

Kuwait’s National Mobile Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo) reported a 9% increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2024, reaching KD346 million ($1.1 billion). The growth was driven by strong performance in Kuwait, Maldives, Tunisia, and Algeria. The customer base grew by 4% to 25.5 million, and EBITDA increased by 8% to KD125 million. Net profit attributable to NMTC decreased to KD25 million due to a one-time gain in H1 2023, but excluding this gain, net profit would have been 23% higher.

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Bayanat and Autonomous a2z Announce Strategic Joint Venture for Autonomous Systems in UAE

Shahzaib05 mins

Bayanat, a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and South Korean autonomous technology firm Autonomous a2z, have announced a joint venture to develop and deploy autonomous systems in the UAE and the wider MENA region. This partnership was launched at the DRIFTx event in Abu Dhabi, showcasing a teleoperated vehicle from South Korea, and aligns with UAE’s technological innovation goals.

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DCO to Hold Urgent Discussions on Global IT Outage Implications

Shahzaib02 mins

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) will convene with Member States and digital economy experts to address the recent global IT outage that disrupted essential operations. DCO Secretary General Dheemah AlYahya emphasizes the need for effective international digital cooperation and sustainable policies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity in an increasingly digital world.

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Siemens and BAE Systems Partner to Drive Innovation in Engineering and Manufacturing

Shahzaib05 mins

Siemens and BAE Systems have signed a five-year agreement to enhance engineering and manufacturing technologies through digital transformation. This partnership aims to develop future capabilities across BAE Systems using Siemens’ NX software, Teamcenter PLM, and edge computing solutions, promoting sustainability, industrial digitalization, and supply chain modernization.

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