Etihad Salam Telecom Company and ServiceNow have partnered at LEAP 2025 to offer SMEs tailored digital solutions. The collaboration combines Etihad Salam’s connectivity services with ServiceNow’s expertise in automating business processes, aiming to optimize operations, reduce disruptions, and provide rapid, flexible deployment to help SMEs thrive.
KPMG’s Unlocking Government’s Technology Future report highlights the UAE’s leadership in digital transformation, with a focus on AI and emerging technologies. The report reveals challenges in AI adoption, including trust and talent shortages, while emphasizing the importance of government action in enabling AI growth and ensuring successful, transparent implementation.
Zain KSA and Nokia have signed an MoU to develop 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions using Cloud RAN and AI RAN technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance network performance, support next-gen technologies, and contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 by driving digital transformation and improving customer experience in the telecom sector.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar invited Etisalat and e& to invest further in the country’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with e& officials, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies and discussed opportunities for strengthening telecom infrastructure and attracting more foreign investment in the sector.
TIC, Pishgaman, and Omantel have signed a memorandum of agreement to enhance data transit between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This partnership will increase data transfer capacity to Oman to 4.5 Tbps, optimizing infrastructure, reducing costs, and strengthening Iran’s connectivity and security via northern and southern routes.
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has released a directive for the operation and management of data centers and cloud services. The directive mandates safety measures, compliance with international standards, and registration with the Department of Information and Technology, ensuring regulated and secure data management across the country.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, highlights Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation, driven by quick decision-making and evolving regulations. ZainTECH’s business in the Kingdom has doubled year-over-year, reflecting the country’s technological growth. Hanna also emphasizes practical AI adoption, incremental digital transformation, and the importance of cybersecurity in the region’s future.
Zain and Parallel Wireless have successfully completed a 5G Standalone Proof of Concept, achieving over 1.3 Gbps download speeds, surpassing performance benchmarks. The milestone demonstrates the potential of Open RAN technology to deliver high performance, scalability, and energy efficiency, positioning Kuwait as a global ICT leader.
Daban Ahmed has launched Iraq’s first telecom company with 5G technology, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation. This initiative will provide ultra-fast internet, create new job opportunities, and enable innovations in AI, IoT, smart cities, and other sectors, boosting Iraq’s economic and technological future.
Bangladesh’s ICT Roadmap 2030 envisions a digital transformation that positions the country as a global tech leader. Focused on job creation, skills development, cybersecurity, and innovation, it aims to foster a robust ICT infrastructure, digital inclusion, and sustainability. The roadmap will drive economic growth and improve quality of life.
