Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson to upgrade its charging system with a cloud-native solution for its 5G standalone network. This system allows Ooredoo to monetize new services efficiently, such as AR/VR, gaming, and streaming. The collaboration strengthens Ooredoo’s 5G capabilities and enhances digital experiences for users.
Du’s Q1 2025 results show a 7% increase in revenue to AED 4 billion and a 20% rise in profit to AED 722 million, driven by subscriber growth and UAE economic performance. The company’s expansion includes a new AED 2 billion data center in partnership with Microsoft.
GoChat Messenger, developed by e& UAE, integrates advanced AI, offering high-definition calls, entertainment, payments, and rewards. Celebrated at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024, GoChat is transforming digital communication by blending innovation and ease of use, contributing to its rapid success with over 10 million downloads worldwide.
AWCC is providing free SIM cards, voice calls, and internet packages to Afghan returnees from Pakistan as part of its social responsibility efforts. The company’s services aim to support deported migrants and ensure their connectivity. Local authorities are also working with telecom companies to ensure continuous support for the returnees.
Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Disanayake, met Oracle’s Mike Sicilia at the World Governments Summit to discuss establishing a sovereign cloud region and a digital transformation hub in Colombo’s Port City. The partnership aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy, focusing on cloud infrastructure, fintech, and AI-driven solutions.
Appknox, a mobile app security platform, has expanded to Saudi Arabia, offering AI-driven solutions to enhance mobile app security. By integrating security into the development pipeline and using a binary-based scanning approach, Appknox helps businesses detect vulnerabilities early, reducing risks and ensuring faster, more secure app deployments in fast-growing digital economies.
The collaboration aims to advance technological infrastructure and fuel digital transformation initiatives in Sharjah.
Orange Jordan has launched Fiber to the Room (FTTR) and Wi-Fi 6 technologies, providing customers with high-speed, reliable internet. Covering 1 million households across main cities and governorates, these advancements ensure strong, stable connections for all family members, revolutionizing internet services in Jordan.
Omdia predicts that 5G penetration in Africa will rise from 1.4% in 2024 to 25.6% by 2029, driving growth in mobile data traffic. Mobile subscriptions will reach 1.78 billion by 2029, with fiber broadband also seeing significant expansion. Governments are encouraged to prioritize 5G spectrum allocation and device affordability.
Oman is set to become a regional telecommunications hub with its advanced network and rural connectivity initiatives. Significant progress in digital infrastructure and the space industry supports this development, with extensive fibreoptic and 5G network deployments enhancing connectivity nationwide.
