Tencent Cloud has launched its first Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation. The new availability zones will offer advanced AI services and support various industries, including gaming, e-commerce, and finance, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure.
N3XT Sports has released its Digital Transformation Regional Market Report 2025 | Gulf, highlighting key insights into the digital consumption of sports in the region. Key findings show high mobile engagement, especially in Saudi Arabia’s football fans, and opportunities for growth in data-driven fan engagement and digital strategies for sports clubs.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance digital investment and technology collaborations, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and fintech. The partnership will support Pakistani startups and SMEs, simplify market entry, and promote joint research initiatives. Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized ethical AI and digital inclusivity during the discussions.
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister of IT and Telecom, emphasized the need for ethical AI, data privacy, and global cooperation at Leap 2025 in Riyadh. She discussed Pakistan’s commitment to ethical AI governance, highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide, and presented the “Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024.”
A preparatory conference for COMEX Oman 2025 will be held in Cairo on February 18, offering Egyptian companies the chance to explore Oman’s growing ICT market. The event will focus on investment opportunities in e-government, fintech, AI, and digital infrastructure, highlighting Oman’s technological achievements and strategic growth.
Oman signed nine cooperation agreements worth over $10 million at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, marking significant international partnerships for its tech startups. Agreements include collaborations in AI, software development, semiconductors, and electronics with Saudi firms, highlighting Oman’s growing tech influence in the region and global markets.
ToumAI, an AI-powered SaaS startup, secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to expand globally and enhance its personalized CX solutions. With a unique Compound AI architecture, the company focuses on multilingual and emotional complexities in customer relations. ToumAI aims to scale across Africa and beyond, prioritizing sustainability.
OPPO has launched its Reno13 Series, featuring the Reno13 Pro 5G, Reno13 5G, and Reno13 F 5G/Reno13 F. The series includes flagship AI features and boasts IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance. OPPO also expanded its collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism to promote the country’s heritage through mobile AI.
Edotco Bangladesh has expanded its ‘Tower to Power’ CSR initiative by providing St. Francis High School in Dinajpur with 2.2 KW of solar-powered electricity. This initiative addresses the school’s power shortages, benefiting 250 students and staff, and aligns with Edotco’s commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.
The PTA has proposed the installation of express feeders to resolve Karachi’s telecom network issues caused by power outages. Despite backup power systems, network downtime persists in key districts. The PTA’s survey reveals improvements in call completion rates and 4G data speeds, with ongoing efforts to stabilize network infrastructure.
