Batelco to Build Bahrain’s First White Space Data Center with Sustainability Focus
The facility will cater to cloud providers, AI platforms, and other digital businesses, leveraging the latest technologies to meet their needs.
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Emirates Transport and e& enterprise Partner to Advance Connected Vehicle Technologies
Emirates Transport has partnered with e& enterprise to enhance vehicle connectivity and fleet efficiency using advanced connected vehicle technologies. The collaboration aims to improve road safety, reduce environmental impact, and optimize fleet performance, supporting the UAE’s vision for smarter and more sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Bahrain Strengthens Cooperation with UNDP in Transportation, Telecommunications, and Digital Transformation
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with UNDP Resident Representative Asmaa Shalabi to discuss enhancing cooperation in transportation, telecommunications, and digital transformation. The talks focused on supporting joint initiatives in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision and the SDGs 2030.
Morocco’s Telecommunications Sector Continues Robust Growth in 2024
Morocco’s telecommunications sector saw significant growth in the first half of 2024, with the subscriber base reaching 59.8 million, driven by a 5% increase in mobile users. Internet subscriptions also grew by 6.9%, surpassing 39.1 million, reflecting the country’s digital transformation and resulting in a mobile penetration rate of 152.1%.
Nepal Telecom Announces Service Disruptions Due to Maintenance Work in Key Areas
Nepal Telecom has announced planned disruptions in areas including Thahiti, Asan, and Indrachowk due to internal maintenance and FTTH network upgrades. Services such as telephone, internet, and TV will be unavailable from 9 pm on Friday to 7 am on Saturday.
Orange Egypt and Huawei Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch SD-WAN Services
Orange Egypt and Huawei have partnered to introduce Huawei’s SD-WAN services via the Huawei Cloud Stack platform in Egypt. This strategic collaboration enhances network management, security, and user experience while supporting remote workforces and business continuity, reinforcing Orange’s commitment to expanding WAN services in compliance with regulations.
African Telecom Tower Market Poised for Growth with 4.63% CAGR by 2029
The African telecom tower market is set to grow significantly, with the number of installed towers expected to rise from 208.31 thousand in 2024 to 261.21 thousand by 2029. Key drivers include increased mobile workforce demand, rural connectivity efforts, and the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies.
Jordan’s ICT Market Poised for Growth, Projected to Reach $5.1 Billion by 2030
Jordan’s ICT market is projected to grow from $3.73 billion in 2025 to $5.10 billion by 2030, driven by digitalisation, 5G adoption, and advancements in technologies like AI and robotics. Investments in cloud infrastructure and government initiatives are also fueling growth, especially in the e-commerce sector.
SAMENA ACCELERATOR on October 17th to Promote 10 Gigabit Digital Infrastructure Development in the Region, with Focus on AI & F5G-A
SAMENA Council invites industry leaders and professionals to register for free-of-cost participation.
e& Launches ‘Nukhbat Al Wattan’ to Empower Emirati Youth Before National Service
e& has launched the “Nukhbat Al Wattan” program, offering Emirati males who have recently graduated from high school the opportunity to gain work experience and develop skills while awaiting their mandatory national service call-up. The six-month program provides valuable work experience, skill-building, and monthly remuneration equal to the national service allowance.
