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MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.
Professional Communication Corporation – Nedaa, the sole and exclusive security network provider for the Government of Dubai, has confirmed its…
Egypt’s “Digital Pioneers” initiative will train young people in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and programming, aiming to boost digital exports and transformation. The program will offer technical training, personal development, and collaboration with global tech firms, targeting 5,000 trained professionals annually, funded at EGP 4bn per year.
EDT&Partners and Eyouth are launching a $6 million initiative to train one million young people in the MENA region in key digital skills. The program, which will focus on AI, programming, and digital marketing, aims to bridge the digital skills gap and empower educators for a more competitive future.
WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.
Tamkeen and Zoho have partnered to offer Bahraini SMEs two-year access to Zoho One, supporting digital transformation, productivity, and economic diversification. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s 2025 vision and strengthens the Kingdom’s role as a regional tech hub.
Zain Group has launched its Global M2M offering to simplify IoT connectivity for OEMs across the Middle East. The solution streamlines integration, ensures regulatory compliance, and reduces operational costs by providing a single point of connectivity. Zain aims to be the preferred partner for digital transformation in the region.
Orange Business has partnered with EdgeConn to establish direct private connectivity to AWS, enhancing cloud services for the Egypt Ministry of Education. This agreement aims to transform digital content delivery for 22 million students and teachers, reinforcing EdgeConn’s role in Egypt’s education sector’s digital transformation.
Oman’s telecommunications sector saw RO221.9 million in investments during 2023, with significant growth in 5G infrastructure and fiber optic networks. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority also expanded postal services and created over 1,600 new jobs. Key achievements include multiple digital excellence awards and initiatives to engage the public through consultations.
China hosted a two-week media training programme under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on the role of AI in reshaping the media landscape. The event gathered professionals from several countries to discuss AI’s ethical implications, global competition, and infrastructure challenges.