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Dialog Axiata has successfully completed a trial with Meta to integrate AI into its network, enhancing optimisation and quality of experience (QoE). The trial, using Meta’s Llama AI models, improved call quality, video delivery, and overall user satisfaction. Dialog plans to deploy this AI-powered solution later this month.
Palo Alto Networks has outlined key cybersecurity trends for 2025, emphasizing the need for quantum-resistant encryption strategies to prepare for quantum computing threats. Predictions include AI-driven cybersecurity roles, stricter metrics for security performance, and a focus on sustainability in cybersecurity efforts, alongside a shift towards real-time compliance evidence.
Egypt’s President El-Sisi Prioritizes ICT Training to Drive Digital Transformation Key Takeaways: Cairo, Egypt – President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened a…
Qatar hosted the 30th GCC Committee for Under-Secretaries of Post and Telecommunications meeting in Doha, focusing on enhancing regional cooperation in telecommunications and postal services to support digital transformation and sustainable development in the Gulf states.
Pakistan’s telecom sector generated Rs2.521 trillion in revenue over the past decade, with major operators contributing Rs763.81 billion in taxes. Jazz led the industry, followed by Zong and Nayatel, underscoring the sector’s crucial role in supporting the economy through substantial tax contributions and meeting the country’s communication needs.
stc Bahrain has attained the CREST Pathway+ recognition, showcasing its commitment to internationally benchmarked cybersecurity services. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to operational excellence, aligning with global standards, and positioning itself for full CREST accreditation to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for its clients.
A Moroccan student team participated in the global finals of Huawei’s Tech4Good competition in China. Their project, Smart Aquaponics, uses IoT and cloud computing to promote sustainable farming and address water scarcity. The team’s journey, supported by Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program, exemplifies innovation and youth empowerment.
The UAE Cabinet has established the Supreme Space Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, to oversee space sector policies and strategies. The council will focus on developing national priorities, enhancing space security, and fostering international partnerships to advance the UAE’s space ambitions.
Globe has expanded its GoRoam service to China, Turkey, and Oman, providing affordable and seamless mobile data roaming in 17 countries. Travelers can access high-speed internet at local rates, with plans starting as low as ₱23 per day, making international travel more convenient and cost-effective for Filipino users.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed envisions AI-driven health technology for all Saudis, proposing real-time health monitoring, longevity-focused R&D, and preventive medicine. He calls for transforming Saudi Arabia into a global biotech hub, emphasizing AI and regenerative medicine to extend healthy lifespans and boost the nation’s economy.