Beyon has appointed Aecom as the master planner for its $700 million Digital City project in Bahrain. The initiative aims to create a technology and innovation hub in the Hamala area with a focus on sustainable urban design, transport integration, and high-value job creation to support Bahrain’s digital economy.
EFInA CEO Foyinsolami Akinjayeju discussed the organization’s collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other agencies to expand connectivity in rural Nigeria. Despite high mobile and internet penetration, limited infrastructure has hindered financial inclusion. Ongoing projects aim to enhance connectivity and improve access to financial services through digital technology.
Key Takeaways: Muscat, Oman – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman, in collaboration with SIRB Company, has launched the ‘Sirb…
This strategic move supports Bahrain’s Fifth National Telecommunications Plan (NTP5) to consolidate fixed telecommunications infrastructure under BNET.
Kuwait has approved 35 major projects worth $51 billion to be completed by 2033, focusing on infrastructure development. These include housing construction, road upgrades, and a rail line connecting to the Gulf Cooperation Council network. The Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project is among the largest in the plan.
Salam Mobile has extended its strategic partnership with Zain KSA until 2030, focusing on leveraging Zain’s advanced 5G infrastructure to enhance services across Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ goals to support digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030.
Vodafone Egypt has partnered with ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC to manufacture advanced telecommunications equipment locally. This collaboration aims to produce fibre cables, lithium batteries, and antennas, marking a significant step towards enhancing Egypt’s telecom industry and reducing dependency on imports, while promoting economic growth and innovation.
Medicare Group, in partnership with Mannai IT Solutions, has successfully implemented SAP S/4HANA to overhaul its back-office operations. The transformation enhances data analytics, report generation, and integration with the company’s healthcare system, empowering Medicare to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
The EBRD has selected Transfora to develop a digital operations platform for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to enhance its operational capabilities and investor interactions. This initiative supports Egypt’s strategy to establish SCZone as a global logistics and trade center, streamlining services for stakeholders.
Oman Data Park has partnered with Intro Technology to establish the Kemet Data Center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, with an investment of $450 million. This collaboration aims to provide cloud solutions and IoT services, enhancing digital transformation in the Middle East and Africa while promoting sustainability.
