Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo partnered with ICIESTR 2024 to support innovation and knowledge exchange. Organized by UTAS and IEEE, the conference covered emerging technologies, AI, and sustainable engineering, bringing together industry, academia, and government stakeholders to foster digital transformation and technological advancement.
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Ooredoo has signed 10 memoranda of cooperation with 40 Omani SMEs to support their growth and sustainability. The agreements include offering communication packages, training programs, and telecom services to improve efficiency and help businesses generate additional income by selling Ooredoo services. The MoCs were signed in Muscat.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with SOS Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency in Bahrain. SOS Marketing will manage the telecom company’s digital marketing efforts and introduce “Digital Marketing as a Service” (DMaaS) to clients, enhancing its offerings and boosting digital engagement for businesses.
GSMA has opened registration for M360 MENA 2024, set for the first time in Doha on November 18-19. Hosted by Ooredoo, the event will spotlight innovations in AI, 5G, and digital infrastructure, bringing together global leaders to explore the future of mobile technology in the MENA region.
Contact Pay has expanded its partnership with eKhales, a digital payment platform, enabling customers to pay installments and bills through eKhales’ network of over 600,000 point-of-sale (PoS) terminals across Egypt. This collaboration, announced at Cairo ICT 2024, enhances flexibility and accessibility for Contact customers nationwide.
Lebanon has launched the “LEAP” initiative, a five-year digital transformation plan aiming to position the country as a regional tech hub powered by AI. The plan focuses on AI integration across government sectors, legislation, partnerships, and infrastructure improvements, with the goal of transforming Lebanon into a leader in innovation and technology.
Oman ranks fourth among developing nations in attracting foreign investment for digital infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2024, reflecting its growing role as a regional technology hub. Through national initiatives like the AI and Advanced Digital Technologies Programme, Oman is accelerating its digital transformation and aiming for a significant increase in the digital economy’s contribution to GDP by 2040.
Ericsson hosted its Technology Days in Rabat and Casablanca, showcasing the transformative potential of 5G technology in Morocco. The event, aligned with the Digital Morocco 2030 initiative, featured live demos of 5G applications, including AI-driven network optimization and immersive sports fan engagement, and highlighted its role in advancing Morocco’s digital economy.
Egypt’s ICT Minister, Amr Talaat, outlined the ministry’s plans for digital transformation, focusing on electronics manufacturing, telecom infrastructure, and legislative reforms. Key laws include data classification and a national property ID system. Efforts are also underway to expand mobile coverage and modernize post offices.