Korek Telecom is struggling with a debt of $1.5 billion owed to Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, leading to service disruptions across Iraq and the Kurdistan region. Despite requests for installment payments, the CMC has escalated actions, including suspending Korek’s internet services, urging the company to settle its financial obligations.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) is expanding its 5G services to 75 cities, improving network capacity and performance through Juniper Networks’ 400G routers. The upgrades align with stc’s digital transformation and sustainability goals, offering faster, more efficient services while reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
Seclore has opened its new headquarters in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, introducing the Secure 2030 initiative. This initiative will provide data protection, secure collaboration, and regulatory compliance solutions to Saudi enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors, aligning with the country’s digital transformation and cybersecurity priorities.
Ericsson has partnered with Zain Bahrain to expand and modernize its 4G and 5G networks. The deal includes the extension of Managed Services, the deployment of energy-efficient RAN products, and network upgrades to support Bahrain’s digital transformation and sustainability goals. This collaboration aims to enhance network performance and customer experiences.
AiVANTA, a leader in AI-powered personalized video solutions, has expanded into Dubai, enhancing customer engagement across various industries like banking, insurance, healthcare, and telecom. The platform’s ability to create hyper-personalized, multilingual content aligns with the UAE’s digital transformation goals, supporting businesses in optimizing communication and driving conversions.
Sri Lanka has allocated $10 million to support digital transformation, with a focus on emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI. A significant portion of the funding will go toward the Sri Lanka Unique Identity Project (SL-UDI) for a blockchain-based digital ID system. The country also aims to boost its digital economy by training 200,000 individuals.
Dialog Enterprise continues its partnership with the CIO Confluence for the third consecutive year, providing exclusive enterprise connectivity for Sri Lanka’s premier C-level forum. The event will bring together over 500 participants to discuss the future of banking, innovation, and resilience, reinforcing Dialog’s commitment to the sector.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson to enhance 5G network efficiency by integrating cloud-native Ericsson Mediation into its infrastructure. This will boost operational efficiency, manage growing data demands, and open opportunities for advanced use cases and new revenue streams. The move strengthens Ooredoo’s position in 5G services.
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) and Alfardan Automotive have partnered to enhance digital car services in Qatar. Through the QIC App, users can access car rentals, repairs, and maintenance services, transforming the convenience and efficiency of car ownership. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the automotive service experience in Qatar.
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia has partnered with Jahez Group to integrate Jahez, Blu STORE, and PIK apps into HUAWEI AppGallery. This collaboration enhances digital services for millions of customers across Saudi Arabia, offering food delivery, e-commerce, and sports merchandise apps, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
