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Maroc Telecom settles $640 million in damages with Inwi for unfair competition practices. This historic settlement, marking the largest ever penalty in Morocco’s telecom sector, underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitiveness in the telecommunications market.
Zain KSA has secured a license from the Digital Government Authority to provide digital authentication services, supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation under Vision 2030. The services will enhance electronic transactions, ensuring security and compliance with regulations, and will be available to both government and private sector clients.
Ooredoo supports 200 students at Qatar’s Cyber Security Youth Summer Camp, providing hands-on learning about protecting digital infrastructure. The initiative advances youth skills and national cybersecurity in line with Qatar Vision 2030.
The Orange Maroc Foundation is set to equip 55 more schools with digital tools in rural Morocco, aiming to curb school dropouts. This expansion underlines the foundation’s commitment to enhancing education through digital access, supporting over 17,000 students and training 200 teachers.
stc Bahrain and the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) have signed an MoU to implement an IoT-based electronic waste transportation monitoring system in Bahrain. This initiative aims to strengthen pollution control, ensure compliance with waste transportation licensing, and support the country’s environmental sustainability and waste management goals.
Vodafone Qatar has signed an MoU with KAIC to co-develop AI-powered FlowTeam solutions using the TENN.ai platform. The collaboration will enhance customer experiences, boost operational efficiency, and advance Qatar’s digital transformation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met Crypto.com president Eric Anziani to discuss Bahrain’s commitment to advancing financial services and digital technology. During the meeting, they explored Bahrain’s role in fostering investment in fintech and received a new Mastercard prototype from Crypto.com, marking a milestone for the region.
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HPE, in collaboration with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server lineup with the launch of ProLiant DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers in Riyadh. The new AMD EPYC-powered models support Vision 2030, delivering high performance, scalability, energy efficiency, and security while fostering female workforce training and innovation.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) and UTAS Muscat inaugurated the Hadatha Centre to support Oman’s cybersecurity industry. The centre aims to enhance research, innovation, and development in cybersecurity while fostering collaboration between government, private sectors, and academic institutions, positioning Oman as a regional leader in cybersecurity.