Ooredoo and Alshaya Group have launched Aura Mobile in Kuwait, integrating high-speed mobile services with exclusive retail rewards. This service, supported by Ooredoo’s 5G network and Alshaya’s Aura loyalty program, offers significant discounts and benefits across various brands, enhancing the consumer experience in telecommunications and retail.
The Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association (BMCA) proposed 17 reforms to the BTRC, advocating for better consumer rights, service quality, and regulatory independence. Their suggestions include making internet access a human right and improving the transparency of tariff setting and infrastructure standards.
Omantel has been named the official technical partner for the Oman Science Festival 2024, focusing on promoting STEM education among youth. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Omantel will provide advanced programmes featuring AI, robotics, and VR to enhance students’ scientific and innovative abilities.
GoChat Messenger, developed by e& UAE, integrates advanced AI, offering high-definition calls, entertainment, payments, and rewards. Celebrated at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024, GoChat is transforming digital communication by blending innovation and ease of use, contributing to its rapid success with over 10 million downloads worldwide.
The National Defence College (NDC) concluded its 8th parallel programme, “Cybersecurity within Digital Transition,” focusing on enhancing leadership skills and cybersecurity capabilities in both government institutions and the military, including the Sultan’s Armed Forces.
Ooredoo Oman is advancing its customer experience through its “Mega Digital Transformation” programme, enhancing real-time services, improving billing systems, and aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040. The transformation focuses on seamless digital integration, optimizing telecommunications infrastructure, and modernizing IT systems for superior CX.
Pakistan’s outdated internet infrastructure, with speeds averaging 10-20 Mbps, hinders its growth in the global digital economy. Experts call for investment in fibre-optic networks, regulatory reforms, and setting a 100 Mbps minimum standard to improve connectivity and foster innovation.
Morocco has been ranked in the top tier of the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index by the ITU, marking it as a global role model in cybersecurity. The country excelled in legal, organizational, and cooperation measures, emphasizing its strong commitment to securing its digital infrastructure.
Oman has launched its National Programme for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Digital Technologies, aiming to integrate AI across sectors, increase the digital economy’s GDP contribution, and boost global AI readiness rankings. The initiative aligns with Vision 2040 goals for sustainable development.
Crown Prince Hussein urged higher education institutions to focus on digital science and technology, improving market-relevant skills. He emphasized enhancing education quality, entrepreneurship, and aligning programs with labor market demands to create better opportunities for students and graduates.
