Qatar is advancing its low-carbon initiatives, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030, by hosting the CASI Sustainability Forum. The forum emphasized financial strategies essential for transitioning to sustainable energy, highlighting Qatar’s significant investments like the Al Kharsaah solar project and carbon capture technologies.
Thales Alenia Space has partnered with Moroccan operator Panafsat to develop a new satellite communications system aimed at providing very-high-throughput services across 26 African countries. This initiative supports digital transformation and connectivity improvements, addressing the digital divide and contributing to Morocco’s national digital strategy.
Bahrain and Algeria are advancing discussions on an Arab framework agreement to establish unified regulations for AI and digital technology. The talks, held during the 2024 UN Internet Governance Forum, focus on creating common standards to ensure ethical AI practices and foster collaboration across the Arab region in the evolving tech landscape.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have joined forces to bolster their collaboration in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication. The agreement reflects their commitment to advancing technological cooperation and fostering stronger ties between the two nations.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with World Bank Vice President Sangboo Kim to discuss advancing digital transformation. They focused on enhancing digital infrastructure, skills, and awareness, including expanding fiber optics and digital services in rural areas. Future collaboration will include AI, data governance, and internet access expansion.
NextEra Education, a new $42 million educational initiative in Egypt, aims to modernize the national education system. This platform will incorporate AI technologies and international partnerships to provide degrees in cybersecurity, AI, business, and more.
The contract, which was granted to OneSubsea last month, involves a 13-well subsea production system for the 70, 000 parrel per day project which expects first production in 2028.
Maroc Telecom settles $640 million in damages with Inwi for unfair competition practices. This historic settlement, marking the largest ever penalty in Morocco’s telecom sector, underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitiveness in the telecommunications market.
Batelco has partnered with Mayflower Investment to provide advanced digital services for the new District Courtyard Mall in Hamala, enhancing security and connectivity with smart building solutions, including CCTV systems and Integrated Building Systems.
Bahrain hosted the ITU Digital Skills Forum, with discussions led by key global telecommunications leaders on advancing digital skills to support digital transformation. The forum highlighted initiatives to bridge the digital skills gap and align with Bahrain’s Vision 2030, receiving international recognition for its strategic approach.
