stc Group achieved a milestone in Riyadh Season, with a 61% usage rate for its 5G network in Boulevard City. By integrating AI and robust infrastructure, stc enhanced the visitor experience and supported major growth in international roaming and network expansion. This highlights Riyadh’s role as a global tech hub.
Viettel High Tech (VHT) and High Cloud Technologies (HCT) have formed a $1 million strategic partnership to supply 5G systems to the Middle East. The collaboration aims to enhance telecom coverage in suburban and rural areas, driving improvements in education, healthcare, and business by providing reliable digital infrastructure.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy has launched a program to digitize all payments to government institutions, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce fraud. The GovPay app is already connected to 16 institutions, with more expected to join by January 2025, streamlining processes and eliminating inefficiencies and corruption.
Morocco has launched the “DigiSchool” initiative in collaboration with Huawei Maroc to enhance digital education and skills across the country. The project aims to integrate AI, virtual reality, and other technologies into classrooms, providing both teachers and students with essential tools to boost digital literacy and foster innovation.
The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has partnered with Amazon to enhance the cultural and technological experience at Diriyah’s historical sites. The collaboration will incorporate Amazon Alexa to expand cultural content, offering visitors a more engaging experience and highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage through modern technology.
Dareesoft has successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) for its AI-powered RiaaS, which detects road hazards in real-time. Following this success, the company plans to expand its services to the Middle East, starting with the UAE. RiaaS aims to enhance road safety and improve hazard management across sectors.
Tanmeyah has launched “Stay Savvy,” a mobile hub designed to improve financial literacy and inclusion in Egypt. The initiative provides resources on financial tools, budgeting, and digital payments, empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge to optimize costs, increase profitability, and build sustainable businesses across Egypt.
Egypt will soon launch a new initiative to combat mobile phone smuggling, allowing individuals to register their personal phones without incurring customs duties. Phones entering without registration will be required to pay customs fees, or they will be deactivated after 90 days. This aims to protect the public treasury.
NERA, the US-based consultancy hired for Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction, has supported telecom operators’ demands for extended payment terms, reasonable reserve prices, and a shift to rupee-based pricing. NERA warned that high spectrum prices could harm competition and innovation, urging lower prices for long-term government revenue and sector growth.
Algeria is set to accelerate its digital transformation with the launch of over 500 projects by 2026, focusing on modernizing public services. These initiatives align with the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, aiming to enhance e-governance and improve access to services, positioning Algeria as a regional digital leader.
