Brand Finance: stc Tops Middle East Telecom Rankings at $17.6bn for Sixth Consecutive Year
Saudi Arabia’s stc has retained its position as the most valuable telecommunications brand in the Middle East for the sixth…
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Oman Drops to 68th in Digital Quality of Life Index 2025
Oman ranked 68th in the Digital Quality of Life Index 2025, down from 56th last year. While the country performed strongly in digital infrastructure and showed improving internet speeds, weaknesses in digital security and overall connectivity contributed to its decline in the global rankings.
Smiths Detection Celebrates Sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX 3D X-ray Scanner
Major milestone reinforces Smiths Detection’s position as the world’s most trusted provider of advanced screening solutions, deployed at more than…
Algeria Launches Nationwide Digital Platform to Boost Blood Donation and Healthcare Solidarity
Algeria’s National Observatory of Civil Society has launched a digital platform to centralize blood donation efforts, enhancing emergency coordination and ensuring steady platelet availability, particularly for cancer patients. Launched alongside a national awareness campaign on World Blood Donor Day, this initiative aims to institutionalize blood donation as a continuous act of national solidarity.
Thales and AIO deepen collaboration to advance Egypt’s technological sovereignty
Thales and AIO’s expanded partnership positions Egypt as a rising technology hub, advancing defence innovation, specialised training, industrial capabilities, and surveillance technologies. With new joint programmes and the launch of the Thales Academy, the alliance strengthens Egypt’s long-term goal of achieving greater technological sovereignty and regional influence.
Algeria launches national strategy to strengthen cybersecurity and digital resilience
Algeria has unveiled a national strategy aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing the resilience of critical digital infrastructure and reinforcing the…
BTRC Finalizes Audit Plan for Teletalk Amid Financial Scrutiny and Regulatory Compliance Efforts
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has finalized the audit process for Teletalk, the state-owned mobile operator, addressing unpaid fees and regulatory compliance. The audit aims to enhance operational transparency. BTRC is also continuing audits on Grameenphone, Robi Axiata, and Banglalink as part of its broader regulatory efforts.
UiPath Achieves Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Certification, Enabling Public and Private Organizations to Adopt Agentic Capabilities with Confidence
UiPath’s Automation Cloud UAE Region Certified Under the DESC Cloud Service Provider Security Standard, Enabling Secure Agentic Automation Across Dubai’s…
Veeam Launches Strategic Framework to Close the Reality Gap in Data Resilience
New global research from Veeam and McKinsey reveals most organizations vastly overestimate their resilience—Veeam’s new Data Resilience Maturity Model delivers…
Pakistan and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in IT and Digital Transformation
Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuitsi discussed strengthening bilateral ties in digital transformation, AI, and workforce development. The meeting focused on joint initiatives in ICT, skills training, and educational partnerships, aligning with Pakistan’s vision of becoming a “Digital Pakistan” with Japan’s support.