Open Innovation AI has partnered with Oracle to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across the EMEA region. Leveraging Oracle’s AI infrastructure and Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the collaboration will help organizations optimize their AI workloads while complying with local data security and regulatory requirements, fostering innovation in both public and private sectors.
Dialog Enterprise has strengthened its partnership with LK Domain Registry to enhance cybersecurity and operational efficiency. Providing advanced solutions like DDoS protection, Dialog safeguards LK Domain Registry’s infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable services. This collaboration bolsters Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem, fostering trust and supporting the growth of the digital economy.
Saudi artist Daniah Al-Saleh blends AI with cultural memory, creating groundbreaking works that fuse tradition with innovation. Her pieces, like “Sawtam” and “Love Stories,” explore language, emotion, and nostalgia using machine learning, while integrating traditional media. Al-Saleh’s work reflects the evolving intersection of technology and art in Saudi Arabia.
Niantic has sold its gaming division, including Pokémon Go, to Scopely for $3.5 billion, as part of a strategic pivot toward AI and geospatial technology. Niantic will spin off its AR technology into Niantic Spatial, an AI mapping company, while Scopely expands its portfolio with popular IP-based games.
Qatar University (QU) has signed an MoU with Qatar Post to enhance official document delivery services for students. This partnership aims to streamline processes, improve accessibility, and ensure quicker access to university documents, supporting the academic community and contributing to Qatar’s digital transformation efforts.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) will grant 5G licenses to NTC and Ncell within a week of receiving applications. Both companies are ready to launch 5G services, with NTC already conducting trials. The rollout is expected to begin soon, bringing faster internet speeds and advanced mobile connectivity to Nepal.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is considering closing the Free WiFi Mobility service provided by ISPs like WorldLink, following complaints from telecom companies that it has impacted their revenues. If implemented, this decision could inconvenience users who rely on free WiFi hotspots for internet access in public places.
Morocco is preparing to launch a tender for 5G bandwidth, with Huawei and Western companies competing for the project. The government aims for 5G coverage to reach 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030, coinciding with the World Cup. Six host cities will be fully covered by 5G.
Kuwait Oil Corporation (KPC) participated in the CERAWeek conference in Houston, engaging in discussions on technology, innovation, and women’s empowerment in the energy sector. KPC’s delegation, led by CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, highlighted the corporation’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies and promoting sustainability in the oil sector.
Deliveroo achieved its first annual profit, posting £2.9 million after tax for the year. Despite exiting markets like Hong Kong and Spain, the company saw a two percent increase in revenue and orders. Moving forward, Deliveroo plans to expand grocery and retail offerings, while supporting restaurant partners’ growth.
