Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Maroc Telecom invested 3.2 billion dirhams in the first half of 2024, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous year. The investment fueled a 5.1% rise in subscribers to 78.4 million. Despite a slight dip in revenue and EBITDA, the group’s adjusted net income grew by 0.3% to 2.94 billion dirhams.
Nokia and Zain KSA have partnered to introduce the first 4G/5G femtocell service in Saudi Arabia and the MEA region. The solution, featuring Nokia’s Smart Nodes, will enhance indoor connectivity and optimize Zain KSA’s B2B portfolio, improving customer experience and increasing network availability for enterprise customers.
Visa introduced its Tap-to-Add Card feature in Jordan, allowing cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets by tapping their mobile devices. This feature enhances security, reduces manual input errors, and has gained adoption with over 542 tokens enabled. It also benefits financial institutions and digital wallet providers.
Ooredoo has partnered with Jusoor to advance workforce development and innovation in Qatar. This collaboration focuses on supporting entrepreneurship, attracting talent, and fostering workforce growth through key programs. The initiative aligns with Qatar’s vision for economic development and digital transformation.
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in collaboration with Huawei, completed its first AI training program at the Egyptian Talent Academy, offering young Egyptians the chance to enhance their skills in AI, Python programming, and advanced technologies. Participants can apply for Huawei Certified ICT Associate certification to boost career prospects.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Nokia to modernize its core network, integrating AI, machine learning, and 5G standalone capabilities. The deal will enhance network performance, support ultra-low latency services, and enable real-time industrial automation and high-quality gaming experiences. Nokia’s solutions also optimize efficiency, capacity, and energy consumption.
The UAE will enhance its cybersecurity with three new policies focusing on cloud computing, data security, IoT security, and cybersecurity operations centers, announced Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, chair of the Cybersecurity Council. Additionally, a new encryption law for data transmission security with quantum systems is expected by year-end, aiming to bolster national cybersecurity standards.
Damac Group significantly boosts its investment in AI and digital infrastructure, aligning with its vision for technological advancement. Key investments include AI startups like Anthropic, xAI, and Mistral. The group also plans to invest $1 billion in data centers, expanding its global presence in this critical sector.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is preparing for the launch of 6G technology, forecasting $1 billion in revenue. While 6G is still under development, Nigeria is focused on defining its spectrum policy. As of December 2024, 5G accounts for just 2.46% of the country’s mobile subscribers.