Pakistan’s delayed telecom spectrum allocation could cost up to $4.3 billion in GDP losses by 2030, warns GSMA. The telecom body urges fair pricing in the 2025 auction to avoid hindering digital growth and 5G development, emphasizing the need for sustainable policies and infrastructure-focused approaches.
Moro Hub and SAP announced a partnership to integrate SAP’s Business AI into the Moro Hub Data Centre by 2025. This collaboration supports the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031, aiming to expedite AI adoption and drive technological advancement across the region, enhancing business efficiency and innovation.
DataVolt and MODON have partnered to develop a state-of-the-art AI-Ready data center in Riyadh. The 55,000 square meter facility will feature sustainable designs, cutting-edge cooling systems, and optimized energy solutions, supporting the growing demand for AI and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vision 2030.
PayTabs has partnered with Concept Combined Group Kuwait to launch PayTabs Kuwait, aiming to expand digital payment services in the country. The initiative will offer advanced payment solutions, focusing on SMEs, and align with Kuwait’s economic vision for 2035 by improving digital infrastructure and meeting growing demand for secure payment processing.
Tunisia plans to launch 5G by November 2024, leveraging South Korea’s expertise. This initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation across sectors like agriculture, education, and transport, aligning with Tunisia’s National Digital Transformation Strategy 2025. The launch will facilitate smart technologies and enhance digital services.
OmanSat Technologies has been granted a first-class licence by Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to develop and operate a satellite communications system. This will enhance broadband internet services and satellite connectivity, especially in rural areas, boosting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and market competitiveness.
Kuwait has partnered with Microsoft to drive digital transformation and economic diversification through AI technologies. The partnership aims to enhance innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in emerging technologies, along with creating a security platform for national infrastructure. The government will also implement Microsoft 365 Copilot solutions for greater efficiency.
The third edition of IBDA3 LAB in Morocco, organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, concluded with showcases of innovative startups in various fields, highlighting projects like 3WINATI and DigiBlood.
The Dubai Future Foundation and the UAE Ministry of Economy have launched the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH), the first centralized platform for intellectual property and intangible assets in the UAE. This initiative aims to empower innovators and support the nation’s vision of becoming a global leader in creativity and innovation.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) leads the global supercomputing market with its El Capitan system, ranking as the world’s most powerful supercomputer. HPE’s innovations, including energy-efficient cooling systems and AI capabilities, are accelerating scientific research and advancing national security. HPE also dominates the supercomputing landscape in Saudi Arabia and Europe.
