7 January 2026
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ICT & Telecoms

e& UAE Partners with Amdocs to Integrate Generative AI Across Telecom Operations

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e& UAE is partnering with Amdocs to integrate generative AI across its telecom operations using Amdocs’ amAIz platform, supported by NVIDIA’s AI technology. The project brings telco-specific AI agents, enhanced security controls, and scalable GenAI models to improve customer care, network operations, and retail efficiency. e& UAE becomes one of the first global operators to deploy GenAI at scale, aiming for faster service resolution, smarter recommendations, and stronger operational performance. Amdocs and NVIDIA describe the partnership as a major milestone in telecom AI transformation.

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Pakistan Signals Major Digital Leap as IT Minister Highlights 5G Readiness, AI Cloud Expansion, and CPEC-Driven Connectivity

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Pakistan is preparing for a major digital transformation driven by 5G readiness, AI-enabled cloud services, expanded fibre networks, and CPEC-backed connectivity. New submarine cables, blockchain verification, cybersecurity upgrades, and digital corridors position the country for Smart Cities and advanced digital services.

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Makhazen Recognized for Advancing Cybersecurity Talent at Kuwait Hackathon 2025

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Makhazen was recognized at the 2025 Kuwait Hackathon for its continued efforts to develop local cybersecurity talent through its long-term partnership with CODED Academy. The company has supported the training of more than 6,900 students since 2022 and renewed its sponsorship for a second consecutive year. The 2025 program delivered workshops to over 620 participants and hosted more than 220 competitors, reinforcing cybersecurity as a national priority and key pillar of Kuwait’s digital transformation.

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Vodafone Qatar Rolls Out Innovatrics Biometrics for Unified eKYC Across Digital Services

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Vodafone Qatar has launched a unified biometric eKYC platform powered by Innovatrics to enable fully remote onboarding for SIMs, eSIMs, wallets, and service changes. The system improves security with liveness detection, reduces reliance on physical stores, and reflects a broader global shift toward biometric-based digital identity and SIM registration.

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APEBI Unites Morocco’s Cybersecurity Stakeholders at Inaugural AGORATECH Forum

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Morocco’s first AGORATECH Forum brought together government authorities, regulators, and private sector leaders to position cybersecurity as a national strategic priority. Organized by APEBI, the event focused on national cyber resilience, cloud and infrastructure sovereignty, AI, 5G, and the global promotion of Moroccan cyber expertise. The forum established a new public–private dialogue platform aimed at strengthening Morocco’s digital security and international competitiveness.

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SHE CAN – Tech & AI Edition Empowers Women in Egypt’s Growing Technology and AI Sectors

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Entreprenelle and ITIDA have launched the second mini edition of “SHE CAN – Tech & AI” in Cairo, attracting over 1,000 attendees and 45 speakers. The event focused on empowering women through technology, artificial intelligence, career development, and digital entrepreneurship. Backed by major partners including KFH-Egypt and Capgemini Egypt, the initiative highlights the rapid growth of Egypt’s tech workforce and the expanding role of women in the sector, with national employment expected to reach 500,000 by 2026.

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