Zain Omantel International, Horizon Scope Telecom, and ITPC collaborate to build a terrestrial fibre corridor from the Middle East to Europe via Iraq, enhancing connectivity, security, and capacity. The route provides a reliable alternative to subsea cables, supporting regional digital transformation and economic growth.
Hub71 and Yas Investments partner to connect UAE family offices with startups via Tech Barza, boosting strategic investments, corporate deals, and mentorship to accelerate growth and innovation in Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem.
SLT-Mobitel delivered a strong Q1 2025 turnaround with a PAT of Rs. 2,001 million, led by growth in broadband and mobile data. The company’s revitalization reflects strategic leadership, technology innovation, and stakeholder collaboration, positioning it as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s digital transformation.
QIC has launched Qatar’s first personal cyber insurance product, providing individuals financial protection from cyberattacks, fraud, and data restoration costs. The product supports Qatar’s national digital security goals and is available as an affordable add-on to existing insurance policies.
Over 100 students graduated from MBZUAI, the world’s first AI-focused university, advancing research in healthcare, climate, and language tech. The UAE continues to cement its global AI leadership with expanded academic programs and a new US-backed $5 billion AI campus in Abu Dhabi.
Royal Oman Police urges parents to actively supervise children’s online activities using parental controls, promoting safe internet use. The advisory highlights content selection, education on online risks, and vigilance as key to protecting children in today’s digital world.
APNI and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education have partnered to modernize agricultural education, enhance rural livelihoods, and boost food security through technical training, curriculum development, and digital agriculture technologies.
Ericsson’s ‘Imagine Live’ in Oman brought together telecom partners to explore 5G, AI-native networks, and programmable infrastructure, advancing Oman Vision 2040. The event fostered collaboration on digital transformation, network modernization, and ecosystem development to drive innovation and economic diversification in the Sultanate.
Salesforce’s Agentforce World Tour Dubai showcased AI-powered digital labour’s potential to transform Middle East organisations, highlighting customer success stories and workforce empowerment initiatives. The event underscored AI’s critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and national digital transformation goals amid rising adoption and deployment challenges.
WAMD, Kuwait’s real-time payment system powered by ACI Worldwide and KNET, has quickly gained over one million users since its 2024 launch. The system improves payment speed, security, and convenience, supporting Kuwait’s digital transformation and setting the stage for expanded fintech integration and e-commerce payment solutions.
