Beyon has appointed Aecom as the master planner for its $700 million Digital City project in Bahrain. The initiative aims to create a leading technology and innovation hub, focusing on sustainable urban design, efficient transport, and seamless integration with Bahrain’s broader infrastructure, fostering economic and technological growth.
Batelco has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qareeb Data Centers to establish Bahrain’s first White Space Data Centre as part of Beyon’s Data Oasis project. This collaboration aims to enhance digital infrastructure and explore colocation services, responding to the growing demand for digital solutions in the region.
Nepal Telecom has urged customers to use mobile data for digital payments instead of public WiFi, citing security risks. Public WiFi exposes users to fraud and hacking, while mobile data offers a more secure option. NTC also offers affordable data packs to encourage safer transactions.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT is finalizing the hiring of a consultant to develop regulations for Starlink internet access. The meeting, chaired by Shaza Fatima Khawaja, focused on expediting the regulatory process for Low Earth Orbit satellites, aiming to enhance connectivity and align Pakistan’s policies with global standards.
Orange Jordan has been awarded the “Fastest Fixed Internet – Fiber Network” certificate for 2024, marking its third consecutive year of recognition. The award highlights the company’s superior network performance, driven by significant investments in fiber optic infrastructure and innovative technologies, reinforcing its leadership in Jordan’s digital transformation.
Oman launches its largest e-waste recycling plant, Evergreen Gulf Recycling Hub, in Dhofar Governorate. Boasting a capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum, it’s set to revolutionize e-waste processing in the region with AI-enabled technologies and mobile shredding services.
Huawei, in collaboration with industry partners, launched the “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” initiative at the Huawei B2B Innovation Summit. This initiative signifies the transformation of traditional telecommunications operators into Technology Companies, focusing on business servitization, service platformization, and platform intelligentization to enhance value and operations in the digital age.
Zain Group has been awarded the Cloudera Data Impact Award for its Data Office’s innovative work in developing advanced data architectures. This recognition highlights Zain’s commitment to a data-driven strategy, fostering a culture of data literacy, and leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes.
Rollpay Africa and Nile Entertainment successfully hosted the Film Tech Connect Exhibition, bringing together film, technology, and finance leaders to discuss the future of filmtech in Africa. The event highlighted Rollpay’s new platform for streamlining production payments and featured discussions on optimizing financial management and distribution solutions for filmmakers.
At the Moonshot by TechCabal conference in Nigeria, African leaders called for stronger public-private partnerships to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. The event featured high-level discussions on strategic collaborations, infrastructure development, and policy reform to boost digital transformation across the continent.
