Telecom Egypt reported a 35% revenue increase in H1 2024, reaching EGP 38 billion, driven by a surge in retail and data revenue. Despite economic challenges, the company achieved strong growth in customer base and international operations. Telecom Egypt remains focused on optimizing CapEx and positioning itself as a regional data hub.
The UAE’s Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has launched the operational phase of its ICT Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative allows new tech products and services in the ICT sector to be tested in a controlled environment before market release. It aims to ensure appropriate legislative responses and foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
e& UAE has launched a revolutionary Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) solution, delivering high-speed internet directly to each room in homes. This innovative service addresses Wi-Fi coverage issues in large residential spaces, ensuring seamless connectivity for smart homes, gamers, and tech users. It represents a significant step towards a digitally empowered future.
Eng. Al-Sadhan, with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and IT, has played a crucial role at Zain KSA as Chief Business and Wholesale Officer. He has driven B2B growth, developed a digital ecosystem anchored in 5G, and forged strategic partnerships. He also serves on the board of Zain Omantel International.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that over 773,000 homes across the country are now connected to fiber optic networks. This significant achievement, detailed in the TRA’s latest annual report, underscores the growing reach and impact of high-speed internet in Oman.
PTCL Group and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have partnered to implement a Managed WAN and desktop solution across 500+ ZTBL sites in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to enhance connectivity and digital transformation, empowering ZTBL’s clients, including farmers, and contributing to the growth and development of Pakistan’s economy.
The UAE’s AI Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics have partnered to integrate Samsung’s Innovation Campus into the UAE AI Camp 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance AI education for UAE youth, aligning with the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031. The initiative offers comprehensive training in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies, fostering innovation and digital literacy.
Sri Lanka has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, allowing the satellite internet provider to offer broadband services in the country. This follows a recent amendment to the telecommunications law, enabling Starlink’s entry. The move is part of Musk’s broader strategy to expand Starlink’s presence in South Asia, including India.
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has partnered with Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB) to enhance its digital banking capabilities through cloud-managed services. This collaboration, featuring the eMACH.ai Digital Transaction Banking solution, marks a significant advancement in the UAE’s digital transaction banking landscape, enabling NBF to offer innovative, cloud-powered services to its clients.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has published over 300 AI research papers in 2024, including significant contributions to global conferences. In just five years, MBZUAI has become a top 20 global leader in AI, with standout research in gene-sequencing, machine learning, and vision transformers enhancing its reputation.
