Oracle and AWS have launched Oracle Database@AWS, offering advanced integration of Oracle databases with AWS cloud services to streamline cloud operations and enhance data management.
Vodafone Qatar partners with Microsoft for a transformative five-year journey, leveraging Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI to upgrade its network and enhance customer services, fostering innovation and workforce development in Qatar’s tech landscape.
Kuwait’s telecom sector gears up for 5G with CITRA overseeing the rollout. Services are expected to start by year-end, following a structured licensing and operational framework, enhancing connectivity with advanced network technology.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, powered by AI, were launched in Dubai, marking a breakthrough in personal computing. These advanced devices, available at Sharaf DG, integrate AI-driven features for productivity and creativity, redefining the future of technology in the region.
Kuwait has launched its first fiber optic cable manufacturing company in partnership with South Korea’s Taihan Cable. This initiative is part of Kuwait’s Vision 2035, aiming to enhance the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and expand fiber optic technology across the region.
stc Kuwait is driving digital transformation and sustainability through innovative 5G technology and smart city solutions. The company is leading the telecommunications sector in Kuwait by embracing cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and sustainability initiatives to shape the future of connectivity.
Vodafone Egypt has partnered with Al-Safy Group and Green Packet to locally manufacture high-speed home routers. This collaboration aims to support local manufacturing, enhance Egypt’s telecommunications sector, and contribute to building a strong digital future for the country.
Teletalk has been directed to improve its service quality and prepare for future technologies like 5G. The operator is also considering launching a “GEN Z package” targeting youth, as part of its efforts to enhance customer services and meet public expectations.
TLcom Capital has announced the 6th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit, scheduled for October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event will bring together female tech entrepreneurs to foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership, empowering women in tech through workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Egypt, Telecom Egypt, and Hengtong have signed an agreement to establish a $15 million fiber optic cable factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The factory will produce 3 million kilometers of fiber optic cables annually, strengthening Egypt’s telecommunications infrastructure and boosting exports to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
