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Oman will host the International Semiconductor Executive Summit on December 9–10, bringing together over 150 global leaders, CEOs, and experts to discuss the future of the semiconductor industry in the MENA region. Organized by MTCIT under the patronage of Oman Vision 2040 leadership, the summit will focus on building an integrated regional semiconductor ecosystem, showcasing advanced technologies, enhancing local talent, and supporting Oman’s long-term economic diversification and digital transformation strategy.
On Pan African Post Day, Algérie Poste highlighted its role in financial inclusion, managing over 29 million postal accounts and providing services to 15 million Gold Card holders. The organization continues expanding its digital services, ensuring accessibility for all, including those with special needs, and fostering sustainable development and economic growth.
Egypt-based agritech startup Viridia Tech has been awarded the $100,000 grand prize at the 2024 Mega Green Accelerator in Saudi Arabia for its data analytics platform that enhances sustainable farming practices. The competition showcased innovative solutions to food security, clean energy, and the circular economy across the MENA region.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) successfully recovered a Rs5 million penalty from Wateen Telecom after a prolonged legal battle. The penalty stemmed from an exclusive agreement between Wateen Telecom and DHA Lahore, which violated the Competition Act, 2010. The recovery was made under the CCP’s authority to enforce penalties on non-compliant entities.
The AI Beyond Boundaries Summit at MWC 2025 saw the release of the “Carrier Techco Transformation White Paper,” focusing on the transformation of telecom operators into technology-driven companies. The white paper outlines strategies such as AI integration and service innovation to help telecoms lead the AI-driven B2B market.
Orange Jordan’s 5G Agriculture Bootcamp trained 18 participants in adopting new technologies for sustainable farming. The program aims to enhance productivity, combat challenges like desert locusts, and promote economic growth. Graduates will lead innovations in agriculture, supported by AI and 5G, fostering long-term development in Jordan.
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push for sovereign AI by localising data centres, servers and manufacturing. Lenovo’s Lawrence Yu says building and operating AI infrastructure in the Kingdom ensures data control, security and scale, backed by a $2 billion Alat investment, a Riyadh HQ and a factory opening in 2026.
PTCL has acquired Telenor Pakistan for Rs108 billion, marking a significant consolidation in Pakistan’s telecom sector. This strategic move aims to enhance service quality and coverage, supporting Pakistan’s economic growth and digital transformation. The acquisition will strengthen PTCL’s market position and create a robust telecom infrastructure.
Vodafone IoT has partnered with Saudi telecom operator Mobily to bring its IoT connectivity services to Saudi Arabia. This collaboration enables Vodafone’s customers to use Mobily’s Narrowband IoT network, covering 99% of the country, offering enterprise and government solutions and further expanding Vodafone’s IoT reach in the Middle East.