Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Omantel hosted its Technology Summit under the theme ‘TechXelerate,’ gathering officials and decision-makers to showcase innovations in telecom and ICT solutions. The summit featured a keynote by former Google X executive Mohammad Gawdat and highlighted the ‘Intakhib’ system for digitizing the voting process, emphasizing digital transformation in Oman.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has contributed funds to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to aid flood and landslide victims affected by recent heavy rains. The donation is part of NTC’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, which also include previous support for earthquake victims and ongoing collaborations with private telecom companies.
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) and the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in capital markets. The agreement aims to address challenges in financial stability, innovation, and sustainable growth, reflecting the strong economic ties between Morocco and France.
UNESCO and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan co-hosted the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 conference in Amman on October 30 and 31. The event focused on digital transformation, featuring discussions on AI’s role in media, youth engagement, and strategies for enhancing media literacy across various sectors.
QatarEnergy has partnered with TotalEnergies to develop a 1.25GW solar project in Iraq’s Basra region. The project will feature two million bifacial solar panels and aims to supply green electricity to 350,000 homes. It is part of Iraq’s Gas Growth Integrated Project and is set for completion between 2025 and 2027.
LoadPoints enables Wahyd’s customers to earn rewards with each booking, providing perks and incentives that enhance their logistics operations.
Crypto.com has partnered with Beyon Money to enhance digital payment solutions in Bahrain. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to leverage both companies’ strengths to improve transaction services and explore innovative opportunities in digital payments and artificial intelligence.
UNDP Bahrain has partnered with the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) to develop the National Human Development Report (NHDR), focusing on digital transformation. This initiative aims to promote inclusive growth aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
e& has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s ZTE Corporation to foster innovation in telecommunications. This partnership focuses on developing energy-efficient solutions, designing 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies, and enhancing private network capabilities, all while supporting e&’s sustainability goals and commitment to net-zero emissions.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported blocking around 1.3 million URLs due to “anti-Islam, indecent, and immoral” content. This action follows a petition to ban TikTok in the country, highlighting the platform’s failure to prevent blasphemous material. The PTA aims to enhance community guidelines compliance.