At GITEX GLOBAL 2024, Tencent Cloud’s Dan Hu highlighted the company’s double-digit growth in the Middle East, strategic partnerships, and tailored services to support regional digital transformation. Key collaborations, including with local firms, emphasize Tencent’s commitment to advancing the digital economy and enhancing operational efficiency across sectors.
At Capacity Europe 2024, stc Group was awarded Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider and Best Sales Team Globally. The Group also formed strategic partnerships with Cubic Telecom and China Unicom to enhance IoT innovation and connectivity, reinforcing its commitment to driving digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.
In the first quarter of FY 2024-25, Pakistan’s mobile phone imports dropped to $246.472 million, an 18.93% decline from the previous year. Meanwhile, local manufacturing surged, producing 20.44 million handsets from January to August 2024, highlighting a shift towards domestic production amidst changing market dynamics.
PTCL Group CEO Hatem Bamatraf announced a two-year integration plan following the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan at GITEX. The merger aims to enhance connectivity and digital innovation in Pakistan, with immediate network quality improvements expected post-regulatory approvals, fostering socio-economic development and technological advancement.
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has launched a comprehensive awareness initiative to educate customers about cybersecurity and protect their personal banking information. This initiative, coinciding with cybersecurity awareness month, aims to empower customers against cyber threats through enhanced knowledge and advanced security features in digital banking.
Dubai Internet City has partnered with Nasscom to promote technological innovation and talent development. This strategic collaboration will support Indian tech companies in accessing the Middle East market and provide opportunities for joint research and development, enhancing the capabilities of both organizations in the tech sector.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has partnered with Lalitpur Metropolitan City to provide Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) internet services to various ward offices. This initiative aims to enhance digital connectivity and support the government’s digital transformation efforts, ensuring efficient service delivery across the local government.
Boursa Kuwait has partnered with CODED Academy to sponsor the UniCODE program, offering coding and programming training to college students and recent graduates. This initiative aims to address the skills gap in the job market by focusing on cybersecurity, mobile, and web development.
Zayed University and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cybersecurity education for Emirati youth. This partnership aims to develop specialized programs that equip students with skills needed to address growing cyber threats, fostering innovation and research in the cybersecurity field.
Orange Jordan hosted a sign language training session to enhance communication with colleagues and customers who have hearing disabilities. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to promoting digital inclusion and supporting persons with disabilities, alongside the launch of a digital inclusion catalog.
