Nepal Telecom (NTC) has partnered with Lalitpur Metropolitan City to provide Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) internet services to various ward offices. This initiative aims to enhance digital connectivity and support the government’s digital transformation efforts, ensuring efficient service delivery across the local government.
Boursa Kuwait has partnered with CODED Academy to sponsor the UniCODE program, offering coding and programming training to college students and recent graduates. This initiative aims to address the skills gap in the job market by focusing on cybersecurity, mobile, and web development.
Zayed University and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cybersecurity education for Emirati youth. This partnership aims to develop specialized programs that equip students with skills needed to address growing cyber threats, fostering innovation and research in the cybersecurity field.
Orange Jordan hosted a sign language training session to enhance communication with colleagues and customers who have hearing disabilities. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to promoting digital inclusion and supporting persons with disabilities, alongside the launch of a digital inclusion catalog.
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.
Orange Jordan sponsored the 9th IEEE Conference at the University of Jordan, focusing on “Innovation in Gaming Development.” The event aimed to enhance youth skills in game development and promote Jordan as a key player in the global gaming industry, featuring workshops and a hackathon.
NOOG has been launched at GITEX Expand North Star by Hasna Al Mutawa, focusing on transforming camel care through advanced health technology. The platform will provide real-time monitoring and data-driven insights to enhance the health and well-being of camels, merging traditional practices with innovative solutions.
Omantel has successfully concluded its Extended Reality Bootcamp, bringing together 37 tech enthusiasts to explore Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. The event, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting Oman’s Vision 2040, featured industry experts and focused on equipping participants with essential XR skills for future tech entrepreneurship.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Microsoft to enhance workforce productivity and customer engagement through advanced AI-driven solutions. The collaboration aims to streamline operations and improve service delivery, positioning Ooredoo as a leader in digital transformation within the telecommunications sector.
Egypt has improved its global fixed internet speed ranking, reaching an average speed of 76.38 Mbps in September 2024, now placing 70th worldwide. The communications sector continues to enhance internet services, with Telecom Egypt winning the Best Global Connectivity Provider-Data award at the Global Connectivity Awards.
