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Orange Jordan has inaugurated the Orange Innovation Lab at Mutah University, enhancing its digital program network across the Kingdom. This initiative aims to empower youth by bridging academic knowledge with market demands, offering students the tools and resources to develop entrepreneurial ideas and digital skills, fostering innovation and career growth.
Zebra Technologies will showcase its AI-powered solutions at GITEX Global Dubai from October 14 to 18, 2024, at Stand H5-B20. The event will highlight innovations that streamline operations across various sectors, including manufacturing and retail, enhancing decision-making and customer interactions through advanced technology and partnerships with regional firms.
Oman’s Muharrik platform uses AR-driven 3D models to enhance learning, achieving a 54% boost in student performance. Backed by the Oman Technology Fund and awarded by UNICEF, Muharrik is partnering with the Ministry of Education and targeting global expansion in digital educational solutions.
Cyber fraud in Oman rose 35% in Q1 2025, fueled by fake websites, job scams, phishing, and cryptocurrency fraud. ROP urges public vigilance, reporting, and cybersecurity best practices while strengthening cooperation to combat rising threats targeting individuals—including children—and dismantling cross-border scam rings.
In line with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, SANS continues to support Qatar’s transformation into a digitally secure economy through targeted…
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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UAE account for more than half of the global Islamic fintech firms. The market, valued at $161 billion in 2023/24, is projected to grow to $306 billion by 2028. Saudi Arabia leads as the dominant hub, with challenges like capital access impacting growth.
Telecom Egypt plans to secure a $150 million loan for debt restructuring, separate from another EGP 18 billion needed due to recent interest rate hikes. This financial strategy follows a report of a 35% increase in annual revenue and significant profit, illustrating the company’s proactive management in a volatile economy.
Orange is already a reference customer of Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite, which it uses to provide broadband services to its…