Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has partnered with Alstom to enhance its east-west freight corridor through a five-year agreement. By leveraging Alstom’s predictive maintenance technology, HealthHub, SAR aims to optimize fleet availability, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by boosting logistics capabilities.
This speed mentoring event provided the youth with opportunities for one-to-one discussions with industry leaders and gain insights from a career planning session delivered by Zain.
KPMG has extended its global ServiceNow alliance into Bahrain, enhancing digital consulting capabilities. This partnership focuses on streamlining processes in finance, supply chain, HR, and risk management, aiming to boost efficiency and foster growth for businesses in Bahrain.
Kuwait’s CITRA reported an internet disruption due to an outage in the “Falcon” submarine cable owned by GCX. The authority is coordinating with GCX and local ISPs to repair the issue and reroute traffic through alternative cables to maintain service.
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council’s Leaders’ Summit 2024 is set to occur on May 13th at Atlantis – The Palm, focusing on “Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure.” With global and regional partnerships, the summit will explore crucial ICT developments, including sustainable digital transformation and 5.5G technology advancements.
The program leverages the e-BMD electronic database system, allowing for efficient processing and issuance of certificates through overseas missions.
The UNDP and UAE-based e& have signed a cooperation agreement to leverage digital technologies for sustainable development in the Arab States. This partnership aims to enhance digital inclusion, promote a digital economy, and utilize AI for climate resilience, supporting various initiatives under the Digital for Sustainable Development framework.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has set new targets for BNET to ensure timely fibre service deployment. Residential properties must receive fibre within 10 days of a request, and businesses within 30 days. Amwaj will be included in future expansions.
TikTok has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether program in collaboration with NITDA and Data Science Nigeria to promote digital safety in Nigerian communities. The initiative will focus on key topics such as misinformation, cyberbullying, and data protection while expanding its reach to additional regions and providing valuable resources for parents and guardians.
Ufone 4G has partnered with ConnectHear to enhance disaster response for Pakistan’s deaf communities, using AI to deliver life-saving information in sign language. The initiative ensures real-time updates during emergencies, bridging communication gaps in low-connectivity environments. This collaboration is backed by the GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges.
