5G subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are expected to reach 519 million by 2029, with the GCC leading the adoption. This surge is driven by advancements in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and significant government investments, fundamentally transforming the region’s connectivity and data traffic dynamics.
Integrated Telecom Company (Salam) participated in Capacity Europe 2024 in London, showcasing its commitment to advancing global digital infrastructure. The company highlighted its innovative connectivity solutions and engaged with industry leaders to strengthen its position in regional and global telecommunications markets.
Hiperdist has partnered with Apacer to distribute its full range of memory and digital storage products across the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance product availability in the rapidly growing market, particularly in gaming and content creation, leveraging Hiperdist’s extensive channel network.
Liferay has partnered with PwC Middle East to enhance digital experiences for businesses in the region. This collaboration merges Liferay’s digital experience platform technology with PwC’s advisory expertise, aiming to create tailored solutions that improve customer engagement and drive growth across various digital touchpoints.
PTCL Group showcased its women empowerment initiative, ‘Ba-Ikhtiar,’ at GITEX 2024 in Dubai, highlighting the success of entrepreneurs Farhat ul Ain and Marrium Hussain. The initiative provides digital tools and training to small-scale women entrepreneurs, empowering them to thrive in the digital economy and contribute to Pakistan’s growth.
Vodafone Qatar participated as a strategic partner in Qatar Social Responsibility Week 2024, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Key executives emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in achieving Qatar’s sustainability goals, aligning with the national strategy and Vision 2030.
Riyadh-based fintech HALA Payments has been inducted into the Saudi Unicorns Programme, enhancing its position as a leader in SME banking. The company aims to empower MSMEs and freelancers while contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 through innovative financial solutions and global expansion.
Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT MM1, has successfully become operational, enhancing the country’s communication infrastructure. With capabilities for television broadcasting, community internet, and tele-education, the satellite aims to improve internet connectivity in remote areas, supporting the government’s Digital Pakistan vision.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has revoked the licenses of two internet service providers, C Data Communication and Life Net, due to non-compliance with operating terms and failure to initiate the renewal process, respectively. Both companies must also fulfill required payments within 30 days as directed by the NTA.
Morocco has partnered with UAE-based AI71 to enhance its digital transformation efforts during GITEX Global. This collaboration aims to support the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy by implementing AI-powered solutions that improve citizen access to government services. AI71 will also provide computing power to four selected Moroccan AI start-ups.
