Egypt Set to Transform Mobile Telecommunications with e-SIM Technology Launch
Egypt is set to revolutionize its mobile telecom sector with e-SIM technology and its first 5G network, promising enhanced connectivity, competition, and affordability.
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Egypt Targets ICT Sector Growth to 8% of GDP by 2030
Egypt plans to boost its ICT sector’s contribution to GDP from 5.8% to 8% by 2030. Minister Amr Talaat emphasized strategic collaborations and investments in submarine cables, cloud computing, and local mobile manufacturing. Initiatives include training programs for 500,000 ICT professionals annually, expanding digital innovation centers, and enhancing digital infrastructure, including broadband coverage and fiber optic networks, to support these goals.
Du Set to Launch Cloud and AI Services in the UAE
nitially targeting government agencies, du aims to provide cost-effective solutions that will reduce the expenses linked with data transfer outside the region, according to the company’s CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi.
MBZUAI Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Cohort, Marks Five Years of Academic Excellence
MBZUAI has welcomed its largest and most diverse cohort, including inaugural computer science and robotics students. With over 4,800 applicants and a 5% admission rate, the university continues to grow in global recognition, offering advanced AI education and research opportunities. The institution also celebrates its fifth anniversary and introduces new departments.
Zimbabwe Tightens Control on Online Hate Speech and Cyberbullying
Potraz, Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, is set to intensify its crackdown on online hate speech and cyberbullying. Announced by Director General Dr. Gift Machengete, the initiative will utilize the Data Protection Act to restrict harmful sites and target anonymous users involved in these offenses, enhancing online safety.
Microsoft Africa Partners with Zindi to Boost AI Expertise
Microsoft Africa and Zindi have partnered to enhance AI skills across the continent, aiming to equip young Africans for future workforce demands. Additionally, Zimbabwe focuses on lithium battery refineries for clean energy, while China invests in Algeria’s infrastructure with the completion of the Bejaia highway project.
Emirates Investment Authority Increases Stake in Vodafone to Over 15%
n May, Vodafone and e& announced that e&—60% owned by the UAE government—had increased its stake to 14.6%
WWT and NXT Global Partner to Establish UAE’s First AI Integration Center
World Wide Technology (WWT) and NXT Global have partnered to establish the UAE’s first AI integration center in Masdar City. The facility aims to position the UAE as a global leader and exporter of AI infrastructure, enhancing the nation’s technological capabilities and supporting sustainable development and innovation.
LORIOT and Jordan IoT Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost IoT Deployment in the Middle East
LORIOT partners with Jordan IoT to accelerate IoT deployment in Jordan, aiming to meet the growing demand projected to reach US$6.68 billion by 2028. This strategic alliance focuses on enhancing sectors like smart utilities and agriculture, and is poised to drive innovation and digital transformation in the Middle East.
BankDhofar Partners with Entrust to Launch Digital Card Solution for Tap to Pay Services
BankDhofar partners with Entrust to implement Digital Card Solution (DCS), enabling Tap to Pay and tokenization services through its Dhofar-Pay app. This makes BankDhofar one of the first in Oman to launch such services, with plans to expand into digital wallets like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay soon.