Etihad Salam Telecom and ELM have partnered to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration combines Salam’s telecommunications infrastructure with ELM’s expertise in smart city solutions and emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain. Together, they aim to enhance urban living and provide sustainable, connected solutions across the Kingdom.
BOSO, an AI-powered digital marketplace, has launched in the UAE, initially focusing on car sales. The platform uses AI-driven automation to enhance customer experience and transaction security, providing transparency and real-time assistance. BOSO plans to expand to real estate, consumer goods, and more, with international market ambitions.
Metalpha Technology has partnered with Gewan Holding and Zodia Markets to establish ZMG7, a joint venture aimed at expanding digital asset services in the Middle East. With backing from Standard Chartered, the venture will leverage UAE’s regulatory advantages and institutional demand to drive growth in digital asset trading and wealth management.
Sri Lanka plans to launch a national data exchange and digital ID system to drive its digital economy. With a goal of implementing the national ID within 18-24 months, the country aims to integrate IoT, AI, and cloud computing across sectors. The data exchange will enhance efficiency and innovation.
Deloitte is increasing its investment in Saudi Arabia, aiming to double growth over the next three years. The firm is focusing on digital transformation, AI innovation, and strategic partnerships, including the launch of its Silicon-2-Service framework to accelerate AI adoption. Deloitte also emphasizes cybersecurity and the future of digital banking.
Salam has partnered with CDNetworks to enhance internet services in Saudi Arabia, offering low-latency, high-quality connectivity. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for digital content and services, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for gaming, video streaming, and content delivery network markets, aligning with digital transformation goals.
Vodafone Business IoT has partnered with Mobily to enhance IoT connectivity in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration enables Vodafone customers to deploy IoT devices across the Middle East with secure, reliable, and compliant connectivity, leveraging Mobily’s national network and Vodafone’s Global SIM+ eSIM for seamless cross-border connectivity.
Qualcomm and Aramco Digital have unveiled the world’s first AI-enabled industrial 5G smartphone at LEAP 2025. Powered by Qualcomm’s QCM8550 and QCM6490 processors, the device aims to enhance connectivity for 5G IoT, edge computing, and industrial applications, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and driving global industrial transformation.
Vodafone IoT has partnered with Saudi telecom operator Mobily to bring its IoT connectivity services to Saudi Arabia. This collaboration enables Vodafone’s customers to use Mobily’s Narrowband IoT network, covering 99% of the country, offering enterprise and government solutions and further expanding Vodafone’s IoT reach in the Middle East.
Maqsam has launched the region’s first AI-powered phone bot capable of handling customer service calls in Arabic and English, including various dialects. The bot provides seamless, 24/7 support, improving customer experience across the MENA region while reducing operational costs and assisting human agents.
