e& UAE has successfully integrated AI into its private cloud to enhance operational efficiency, collaborating with Intel and Cisco. This initiative leverages advanced AI models, optimizing network operations and customer support, while improving scalability, performance, and sustainability. The move is part of e& UAE’s broader strategy to become AI-driven.
Hayo has partnered exclusively with Talk360 to provide affordable international calling services across Africa. This collaboration offers high-quality voice communication, leveraging Hayo’s extensive network and Talk360’s app, enabling customers to make cost-effective calls to over 190 countries. The partnership aims to improve global connectivity for African communities.
Visa hosted its first Visa Connect Amman event, uniting 150 participants from Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine to discuss the future of digital payments. The event explored trends in digitization, AI-driven solutions, and opportunities for business growth, marking a significant milestone in Visa’s efforts to drive innovation in the Levant region.
Dewa and ABB Smart Power Division officials met in Dubai to explore collaboration on smart grid automation, predictive maintenance, and energy management. The partnership aligns with Dewa’s digital transformation goals and sustainability initiatives, leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT to build a sustainable energy ecosystem in Dubai.
Africa’s gaming sector reached $1.8 billion in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for 90% of the market. The region experienced significant growth, driven by affordable smartphones and improved internet access. Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa led the market, with competitive gaming and eSports continuing to expand.
Mobily has successfully landed the Africa-1 subsea cable in Duba, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s role as a global data exchange hub. The 10,000-km cable connects several countries and will support 5G, AI, IoT, and cloud services. It will be fully operational by early 2026, offering high-speed data capabilities.
Smpl Fund I has invested USD 250K in multiple AI and tech companies within the Qora71 portfolio, supporting the growth of the MENA tech ecosystem. The USD 10 million venture fund aims to foster AI innovation and provide seed capital to emerging startups in the region.
Beyon Solutions and Oracle have partnered to launch a sovereign cloud region in Bahrain, offering access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services. This collaboration aims to support Bahrain’s digital economy, providing businesses and government entities with secure, low-latency cloud solutions and expert managed services.
A new study by The Trade Desk reveals a surge in media consumption during Ramadan, with Connected TV surpassing traditional TV as the dominant platform. The research highlights the growing importance of omnichannel advertising strategies and the cultural significance of aligning brand messages with the spirit of the holy month.
Kamel Al-Wazir, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister, toured key industrial factories in 10th of Ramadan and Badr cities. He inaugurated the Elsewedy Telecom Cables Factory, visited Utopia Pharmaceuticals, and reviewed Schneider Electric’s facility. These visits highlight Egypt’s commitment to boosting local production and export capacities in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and electrical industries.
