Ooredoo Kuwait celebrated Kuwaiti Women’s Day by launching initiatives to honor and empower women within the company and community. The company recognized female employees, hosted SAP Kuwait’s MD Sondos Bushahri, and collaborated with Alnowair for a leadership workshop, underscoring Ooredoo’s commitment to inclusion and female empowerment.
Rwanda has committed to supporting the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation to boost digital development. Minister Paula Ingabire emphasized the initiative’s goal to transform the innovation landscape by establishing hubs and unlocking venture capital, fostering an environment for young talent to thrive and innovate.
Vodacom and Orange are in talks to form a strategic partnership to explore infrastructure deals in Africa. The collaboration aims to reduce costs by sharing infrastructure and expanding rural connectivity, focusing on markets like Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Airtel Africa repaid a $550 million bond, cutting foreign currency debt. Despite currency challenges, the company focuses on growth through strategic investments and a share buyback program. CEO Ogunsanya highlights innovation and partnerships to boost performance and competitiveness.
Omantel CEO Talal bin Said al Mamari announced major investments in innovation and digital economy, including new submarine cables and an AI academy. Global partnerships aim to enhance cloud computing and AI capabilities, supporting Omantel’s growth and Omanisation goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Almarai Prize for Scientific Innovation promotes global food security by supporting research and innovation in arid regions. Launched by KACST and Almarai, the prize addresses water shortages and enhances sustainable food security.
Robi Axiata and Banglalink have signed an MoU to explore network sharing, aiming to improve 4G access across Bangladesh. This collaboration seeks to enhance cost efficiency, service quality, and environmental sustainability, with support from regulatory bodies and the government’s ‘Smart Bangladesh’ vision.
Orange Jordan is offering 13 free training courses on Coursera for young people in Jordan, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, as part of a wider initiative to promote digital learning and community empowerment.
Orange Jordan has launched a digital inclusion catalogue on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, part of its “Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled” initiative. The catalogue provides a comprehensive guide to services and privileges for persons with disabilities, including sign language translation and text-to-voice features, aiming to enhance digital inclusion and accessibility.
Bayanat reported a 12% YoY revenue increase to AED113 million ($31 million) for Q1 2024, with a 9% growth in net profit. Key growth drivers included strong product offerings and strategic partnerships. The company emphasized significant investments in R&D and a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance AI services.
