Oman’s telecom sector saw a 33.9% increase in postpaid mobile subscriptions, reaching 2.4 million by December 2024, while prepaid subscriptions fell slightly by 1.6%. Total mobile subscriptions rose by 7.5%, with significant growth in mobile broadband and fixed internet. The fixed-line sector, however, saw a sharp decline.
TIC, Pishgaman, and Omantel have signed a memorandum of agreement to enhance data transit between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This partnership will increase data transfer capacity to Oman to 4.5 Tbps, optimizing infrastructure, reducing costs, and strengthening Iran’s connectivity and security via northern and southern routes.
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has released a directive for the operation and management of data centers and cloud services. The directive mandates safety measures, compliance with international standards, and registration with the Department of Information and Technology, ensuring regulated and secure data management across the country.
ToumAI, an African AI startup based in Morocco, focuses on developing AI-driven customer experience solutions tailored for emerging markets. The company is addressing the gap in AI support for African languages by leveraging voice data to improve customer service in telecom, banking, and other sectors across the continent.
Zain sponsored the second edition of the Innovation and Excellence Award organized by the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, showcasing digital solutions for public sector transformation. The event highlighted Zain’s successful collaboration on the Smart Meters project and its commitment to advancing Kuwait’s digital and technological innovation.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, highlights Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation, driven by quick decision-making and evolving regulations. ZainTECH’s business in the Kingdom has doubled year-over-year, reflecting the country’s technological growth. Hanna also emphasizes practical AI adoption, incremental digital transformation, and the importance of cybersecurity in the region’s future.
Zain participated in honoring the winners of the Kuwait CyberChamps Competition, celebrating top teams and reinforcing its commitment to fostering youth talent in cybersecurity and technological innovation. The event highlighted Zain’s support for education through its Innovation Nation initiative, aiming to develop a skilled generation to lead Kuwait’s digital future.
Zain and Parallel Wireless have successfully completed a 5G Standalone Proof of Concept, achieving over 1.3 Gbps download speeds, surpassing performance benchmarks. The milestone demonstrates the potential of Open RAN technology to deliver high performance, scalability, and energy efficiency, positioning Kuwait as a global ICT leader.
Kuwait’s Communications Minister, Omar Al-Omar, and Qatar’s Communications Minister, Mohammad Al-Mannai, discussed enhancing cooperation in communications, digital technology, and AI at the AI Action Summit in Paris. They emphasized the importance of AI in digital transformation and sustainable development, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and regional innovation.
Nidal Bitar, CEO of Intaj, emphasized at LEAP 2025 that 70% of international companies prioritize digital transformation. He highlighted the 270% growth in AI adoption and the importance of investing in training programs to close the skills gap, improve productivity, and foster continuous learning and innovation in the workforce.
