The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has partnered with Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB) to enhance its digital banking capabilities through cloud-managed services. This collaboration, featuring the eMACH.ai Digital Transaction Banking solution, marks a significant advancement in the UAE’s digital transaction banking landscape, enabling NBF to offer innovative, cloud-powered services to its clients.
Ooredoo, in partnership with Tech Mahindra, has successfully advanced its digital transformation by revamping its CRM and IT infrastructure. This multi-phase project enhances digital customer experiences across Oman, with completed phases for B2C services and upcoming transformations for B2C fixed-line and B2B segments. Ooredoo is committed to providing cutting-edge digital solutions.
Egypt’s mobile manufacturing sector is expanding, boasting a production capacity of 11.5 million units and $87.5 million in investments. This growth has created 2,050 jobs and is part of an effort to increase the ICT sector’s GDP contribution, with significant new factories from Samsung, Vivo, and others driving this surge.
In Jordan, youths aged 15-24 make up 20% of the population, totaling 2.3 million. The Department of Statistics revealed a low economic participation rate and high internet usage among this group, emphasizing demographic distributions and technological engagements in recognition of International Youth Day.
Huawei and Orange Egypt have implemented the first Bare Metal Container in Egypt, enhancing their long-term collaboration. This deployment of Huawei’s virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) supports seamless mobile network convergence and advances Egypt’s digital transformation. The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and aligns with Egypt’s 2030 Vision.
Oman’s postpaid mobile subscriptions rose by 9% in the first half of 2024, reaching 1.89 million, while prepaid subscriptions dropped by 4.5%. Fixed internet subscriptions grew by 6.5%, but fixed-line subscriptions declined by 21.7%. Muscat led in fixed analogue lines, despite a 71.1% drop in this category.
Bahrain’s telecommunications sector showed strong growth in Q1 2024, with a 13.8% increase in mobile subscribers and a 10.2% rise in data consumption. Mobile and broadband sectors thrived, while fixed telephony saw a slight decline. The steady progress in fibre broadband infrastructure indicates a promising future for the sector.
Afghanistan’s IT Minister, Maulvi Najibullah Hayat Haqqani, met with Paktika Province tribal leaders to discuss communication issues. He announced plans to build 25 new communication sites across the province, aiming to improve connectivity and address local challenges. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing communication infrastructure in the region.
Orange Jordan celebrated the one-year anniversary of its 5G services with a panel discussion at the Innovation Hub, featuring experts discussing the transformative impact of 5G on various sectors. The event emphasized the role of 5G in driving innovation and growth, aligning with Orange Jordan’s commitment to raising awareness and fostering technological advancements.
### AOI Localizes Cellular Tower Manufacturing in Egypt
The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has inaugurated the Cellular Tower Manufacturing Center at its Aircraft Factory, marking a significant step in localizing the manufacturing of cellular towers in Egypt. Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the AOI, led the inauguration, which was attended by Abdul Rahman Osman, General Manager of AOI; Tarek Hassan, Chairperson of the Aircraft Factory; and several industry leaders.
This initiative is part of AOI’s ongoing efforts to localize technology, increase the percentage of local manufacturing, and produce items under the “Made in Egypt” banner. Abdel Latif highlighted the focus on localizing mobile phone communication tower technology and upgrading production lines with the latest digital manufacturing machines. The center features some of the world’s most advanced production lines for angle forming and cutting, with engineers and technicians trained to the latest Fourth Industrial Revolution standards.
The Aircraft Factory of AOI has successfully achieved 100% local manufacturing of mobile phone communication towers. The factory has begun supplying towers to Etisalat&e, fulfilling the company’s increasing demands. By June 2024, 67 communication towers had been manufactured and supplied to Etisalat&e, with 70 more towers in production for delivery by the end of September 2024.
Abdel Latif noted ongoing coordination to sign memorandums of understanding with Telecom Egypt and other major telecom companies to expand mass production of communication towers. He emphasized AOI’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with all Egyptian telecom companies and developing integrated smart solutions in design, manufacturing, and assembly, driven by Egyptian creativity and national manufacturing capabilities. This initiative aims to meet local market needs and expand exports to African and Arab countries.
