Core42 and Microsoft Azure have launched JAIS 30B Chat, an advanced Arabic AI model. This collaboration aims to enhance AI accessibility for 422 million Arabic speakers, providing transformative solutions across industries. JAIS 30B Chat excels in cross-lingual conversations, content generation, and reasoning, fostering innovation and improving service delivery globally.
Zain KSA has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Saudi Games for the 2024 edition, marking its commitment to promoting sports and empowering young athletes. This partnership aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global sports hub through innovation and collaboration.
Talkpool has secured a contract with the world’s largest telecom vendor to maintain a major mobile network in Pakistan, valued at approximately 620,000 Euros annually. This initial Managed Services contract represents a significant step for Talkpool in the Middle East, enhancing its service offerings and revenue stability in the region.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a new system to simplify licensing and permit processes for telecommunications services. This initiative, part of Oman’s digital transformation efforts, enhances the efficiency of service provision and supports stakeholders across the industry.
Zain KSA has launched new digital authentication services in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with the Sadq platform, enhancing digital transformation and sustainability. This initiative aims to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and bolster data protection, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals. Zain Cloud has been awarded the highest rating for cloud computing service providers by CST.
Siemens has won a contract to retrofit 60 UAE government buildings with IoT sensors and software, driving energy efficiency and supporting the country’s decarbonization goals. The project will enhance building performance and help reduce CO2 emissions, aligning with the UAE’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Robi Axiata achieved a 341% year-on-year profit growth in Q2 2023, reaching Tk 1.07 billion, driven by revenue growth and cost efficiency. Despite economic and regulatory challenges, the telecom operator reduced its cost of revenue, expanded its subscriber base, and heavily invested in network improvements, while preparing for future market impacts.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced a strategic partnership between the Digital Incubation Center and Startup Grind to enhance the technology startup ecosystem. This collaboration focuses on empowering Qatari entrepreneurs through mentorship, workshops, and networking, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation and global market access goals.
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Pakistan’s IT and telecom sectors at the Tech Festival ITCN Asia. The event emphasized collaboration among government, private sector, and academic institutions, with forecasts suggesting IT exports may grow from $10 billion to $18 billion by 2028.
Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO of Bahrain’s iGA, is honored by Kuwait’s Amir for his jury role in the 23rd Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award. Al Qaed applauds Kuwait’s digital advancements and praises the Central Bank of Bahrain for winning the Informatics Medal, highlighting its digital transformation efforts.
