A delegation from China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Yang Jie, met Pakistan’s Ministry of IT to discuss advancing digital infrastructure under CPEC. Key topics included AI-enabled data centers, 5G technology, and content hosting partnerships, aimed at enhancing connectivity and regional integration between China and Pakistan.
Ooredoo has partnered with Kloudville to launch a B2B digital marketplace offering AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for SMBs. The platform, built on Kloudville’s Marketplace 360, empowers businesses to easily access essential digital services. The marketplace will roll out across MENA from 2025, driving digital transformation in the region.
The session explored how AI can be used to address global challenges such as disease eradication, climate change, and food security.
Telr has secured a Retail Payment Services License from the Central Bank of the UAE, enabling it to expand merchant acquiring and payment aggregation solutions within the UAE. This achievement strengthens Telr’s position as a leader in digital payments, providing secure and innovative solutions for businesses across the MENA region.
The 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum is currently being held in Riyadh, focusing on building a digital future. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the forum features over 10,000 participants and 1,000 speakers. Key themes include digital innovation, human rights, and fostering digital governance, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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.
Pakistan’s government indicated that internet disruptions might continue indefinitely due to security measures. While some opposition members raised concerns over the throttling and impact on businesses, the Minister of IT defended the measures, highlighting improvements in internet speeds and IT exports. The National Assembly also passed the National Forensic Agency bill.
The UAE showcased its leadership in digital city innovation at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, featuring groundbreaking technologies like a scannable robot and sea drone boat. The event attracted over 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global tech hub.
In 2024, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields remains a critical issue, with women making up only 34% of the workforce. Initiatives like Hatch’s partnership with the Lankan Angel Network and the “She Loves Tech” competition aim to empower female entrepreneurs and bridge the gender gap in technology.
Orange’s innovative Max-It multi-service digital platform contributes to the positive results, attracting a growing user base.
