Zain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kuwait University to promote the knowledge economy in Kuwait. This partnership will focus on enhancing innovation and digital skills among youth, supporting various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration in science and technology for workforce readiness.
The Kuwait Ministry of Health has instructed its sectors to provide the names and locations of departments for the upcoming implementation of a smart fingerprint attendance system. The system aims to enhance attendance tracking and will undergo a testing phase before full implementation, emphasizing consistent usage during official hours.
A study in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research highlights how digital transformation is enhancing efficiency in Jordan’s financial systems. Researchers from Al-Hussein Bin Talal University found that adopting digital tools improves decision-making and positions companies for competitive advantage, fostering economic growth in the Jordanian economy.
Ericsson has partnered with Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading mobile operator, to enhance innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to establish a framework for collaboration, focusing on technology trials and partnerships to support sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector.
Generative AI could add up to $35 billion annually to GCC economies, complementing $150 billion from other AI technologies. With strong adoption and data management laws, GCC nations are set to leverage AI’s economic potential while addressing data sovereignty.
Zayed University hosted the 7th Bluenotes MENA conference in Dubai, uniting over 250 regional education leaders to explore AI and data analytics in enhancing student engagement. The event included an MoU for data-sharing between UAE universities to improve institutional effectiveness.
Egypt launched the “Invest IT” program to boost investment readiness for tech startups, with government initiatives supporting skills development, international partnerships, and infrastructure. Despite a funding decline, Egypt remains a top MENA startup hub, with Invest IT fostering a resilient ecosystem for sustainable growth.
The Net5.5G Pioneer Award ceremony at UBBF 2024 in Istanbul honored achievements in Net5.5G innovation, highlighting advancements in 400GE, SRv6, and network slicing. The award celebrated carriers driving digital transformation in the Arab and African regions, setting a milestone for network development.
Telecom Egypt and Alcatel Submarine Networks have successfully landed the Africa-1 subsea cable at Ras Ghareb, Egypt, boosting connectivity across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. This 10,000-kilometer, high-capacity system aims to enhance global data capacity and resilience for bandwidth-intensive needs.
Bahrain has attracted over $100 million in investments from Singapore across financial services, ICT, and tourism sectors. The Bahrain Economic Development Board highlighted this milestone at the Singapore Fintech Festival, showcasing Bahrain’s appeal as a business-friendly hub with advanced regulatory frameworks and a skilled workforce.
