Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, met with Sudan’s Minister of Telecommunications, Adel Hassan Mohamed Hussein, during the ITU Forum in Bahrain. They discussed enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in the telecommunications and IT sectors.
Telecom Egypt has signed a multi-year agreement with Mada Communications to be its preferred strategic international SMS service provider. This partnership will leverage Mada®’s expertise to enhance Telecom Egypt’s A2P messaging services, improve customer experience, and maximize messaging revenues through secure and innovative communication solutions.
Huawei launched the Seeds for the Future 2024 program in Nepal, marking its fourth year of supporting the country’s digital transformation. The program, in partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Education, offers training and competitions in China, aiming to empower Nepali students with technological knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
Web3 streaming platform myco has raised $10 million in its Series A funding round, securing a post-money valuation of $80 million. The funds will support its expansion into new markets and the relaunch of its utility token on the Aptos Blockchain. The company also reported its first profitable year with $7.5 million in revenue.
Saudi Arabia’s tech sector is projected to boost operating profits by SR15 billion by 2028 with the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Kingdom is aligning its Vision 2030 goals with GenAI-driven innovations, benefiting sectors like telecom, media, and entertainment, enhancing growth, and solidifying its position as a tech hub.
ADQ has partnered with Switzerland’s EQTY Lab to advance the responsible adoption of AI technologies across its portfolio. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in key sectors like healthcare and energy, while introducing the AI Integrity suite to ensure governance and accountability in AI applications.
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has licensed Tahleeq Drone Services to manage drone air traffic, focusing on the registration and monitoring of drone operators. The service, using the Serb platform, will enhance air safety, streamline permit issuance, and secure drone operations, with data stored locally on secure servers.
Nepal has lifted its nine-month TikTok ban, following a request from the platform’s South Asia division. The ban had impacted many content creators in the country. TikTok’s return is expected to revive opportunities for Nepali users who had shifted to other platforms during the suspension.
Ooredoo Qatar and Schneider Electric have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at CONTEQ Expo 2024 to enhance Qatar’s digital infrastructure. This partnership will introduce AI, cloud computing, and sustainable solutions across key sectors, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation ambitions.
Mastercard has launched a world-class technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to facilitate local e-commerce transaction processing. This initiative aims to enhance the digital payments experience for consumers and partners while supporting the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals and digital transformation efforts in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
