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.
