e& Egypt has signed an agreement with NCTS to provide advanced telecom services via the Tiba 1 satellite. This partnership aims to enhance telecommunications in remote areas and support critical industries such as petroleum, mining, and tourism. The agreement positions e& Egypt as a pioneer in satellite-based telecom technology.
GE Vernova’s Kuwait Technology Center has signed MOUs with two leading Kuwaiti universities to foster digital skills and support Kuwait Vision 2035. The collaboration includes workshops, internships, guest lectures, and hands-on learning, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry, strengthening the country’s energy sector and workforce.
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) achieved significant digital transformation milestones in H1 2024, including 4 million electronic transactions, BD374 million in digital payments, 35 new eServices, and partnerships with key entities. The iGA also launched major national systems and improved government service efficiency and effectiveness.
Core42 will conduct proof-of-concept evaluations using AMD Instinct™ accelerators with Core42 production workloads.
Ooredoo Business hosted an exclusive B2B event in Sohar, focused on empowering Oman’s SMEs with transformative digital solutions. The event showcased tailored ICT tools for businesses, offering cloud-based collaboration, advanced security, and marketing strategies. It also provided exclusive offers and exciting prizes, reinforcing Ooredoo’s commitment to driving digital growth.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched an AI-powered camera system to detect traffic violations like seat belt misuse and mobile phone usage while driving. The initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents, enhance road safety, and ensure compliance with traffic laws.
The event showcased the collaboration between Ooredoo Oman’s technology management and TM Forum’s regional experts on global digital transformation use cases
A new app developed by Virginia Tech and Medina Tech Ltd. aims to help Bangladeshi farmers identify and manage crop pests. The Groundnut IPM app provides crucial pest management information, using AI for real-time detection and GPS for location-based recommendations. The app, available in Bengali, is free and will be piloted to 1,000 farmers.
Samsung Electronics plans to establish Egypt as a regional hub for electronics production and exports, targeting markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company’s Beni Suef factory already exports 85% of its television production to 55 countries, creating 5,000 job opportunities and producing 6 million units annually.
Egypt has launched the “Telephony” mobile app to combat mobile phone smuggling and promote local manufacturing. The app allows citizens returning from abroad to register phones for personal use, exempt from fees. The initiative aims to protect consumers, reduce unfair competition, and support Egypt’s digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030.
