Bill Gates Leads AI Masterclass for Students in Abu Dhabi
The session explored how AI can be used to address global challenges such as disease eradication, climate change, and food security.
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BNET and Infonas Partner to Strengthen Bahrain’s National Broadband Network
This strategic move supports Bahrain’s Fifth National Telecommunications Plan (NTP5) to consolidate fixed telecommunications infrastructure under BNET.
China Telecom Launches Saudi Arabia Subsidiary and Partners with Local Telcos
China Telecom Gulf will leverage its expertise in 5G, cloud computing, and AI to offer digital services to businesses and consumers in Saudi Arabia.
DXC Technology and ServiceNow Partner to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption for Businesses
The companies have established a GenAI Center of Excellence (CoE) to combine their expertise and streamline AI adoption for customers.
Minister of Communications and IT Launches Aswan Bootcamp Series in Collaboration with Plug and Play, USAID, and ITIDA to Empower Upper Egypt Startups
The Aswan bootcamp series is an initiative aiming to position Aswan as a rising tech hub in Upper Egypt, leveraging the city’s cultural and historical backdrop to create a platform for global engagement.
Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) and FORUS Digital Announce Strategic Cooperation to Advance Financial Innovation in Africa
This partnership is set to empower African communities, governments, and businesses, and represents a significant step toward realising the shared goal of financial inclusion and economic advancement across Africa
Middle East Retailers Enhance Email Security to Combat Cybercrime
90% of leading Middle East retailers have implemented DMARC, with 40% using the strictest “reject” policy to block fraudulent emails.
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.
CCP Completes Phase-II Review of PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed its Phase-II review of PTCL’s $400 million acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers. The deal, which involves significant changes in market share across various telecom sectors, is being carefully examined to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
Omantel Reports Financial Results for Q3 2024 with Revenue Growth and Stable Performance
Omantel’s financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, showed a net profit of RO187.5 million and a 2.2% growth in revenues. Despite a decrease in domestic net profit due to investments in network expansion, the group remains on a solid growth trajectory, with Zain Group also posting strong revenues.