The push for transparency in logistics is a global phenomenon, but it holds particular significance in the GCC. This region’s consumers and businesses are increasingly demanding visibility and accountability in their supply chains.
Qatar’s banking sector, highlighted in KPMG’s ‘Qatar Banking Perspectives Report – 2023’, showcases resilience and agility amid global economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation and robust risk management in maintaining profitability and adapting to a dynamic financial environment.
The Kaspersky report for 2023 reveals Morocco ranks 15th globally for online infections, with 19.5% of users facing malware threats. This places the country in a high-risk category for cyber attacks, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Umniah, a leading Jordanian telecom operator, has launched the pioneering Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) service in Jordan, enhancing communication quality even in areas with poor cellular coverage. Additionally, Umniah has partnered with Intella to integrate AI-driven Arabic speech-to-text technology in customer service centers, aiming to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Robi Axiata’s new subsidiary, Axentec PLC, has officially started its operations, offering innovative digital solutions and services. Axentec, emerging from Robi’s ICT arm Reddot Digital, is set to provide a wide range of IT solutions, including cloud services, AI, data analytics, cyber security, and IoT, focusing on the corporate and SME sectors. This strategic move positions Axentec as a key player in the digital solutions market, both in Bangladesh and globally.
Algerie Telecom and Djezzy, two leading Algerian telecom operators, have signed a new partnership to collaborate on consumer services and digital content development, enhancing Algeria’s ICT sector.
Zong 4G collaborates with Knowledge Platform to launch the Digital Scholars program, aiming to revolutionize Pakistan’s educational landscape. This initiative targets about 3000 students across 60 schools, focusing on marginalized areas along the CPEC belt. By providing digital learning modules in core subjects, the partnership seeks to bridge the rural-urban education gap, empowering Pakistani youth with equal learning opportunities.
Egypt’s telecommunications sector recently experienced a price hike, with mobile recharge cards and selected prepaid plans from major providers like Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, and WE increasing by 10 to 15 percent.
The integration of AI and technology in the logistics sector represents a broader shift towards more efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused operations in the GCC. This trend is not just redefining logistics standards but is also positioning the GCC as an influential player in the global logistics arena.
