Dhofar University, in partnership with Ooredoo and ZTE, has launched the 5G Innovation Lab to foster innovation in education and research. The lab aims to equip future leaders with 5G and IoT skills, supporting Oman’s Vision 2040. The collaboration emphasizes advancing technology and digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.
TAWASOL Group reported an 8.5% revenue increase in 2024, totaling 84.3 million dinars. Despite a 16% drop in local sales due to exiting the optical fiber business, strategic focus on high-value projects and Africa expansion contributed to growth in exports and the Telecom Network and aluminum extrusion divisions.
Viasat successfully demonstrated direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the UAE, enabling seamless communication via satellite for mobile devices. In collaboration with TDRA, the demonstration showcased the potential of satellite technology to bridge communication gaps, offering satellite-enabled messaging and enhancing global connectivity. The demonstration was part of Viasat’s ongoing efforts.
TAMWILCOM and Flat6Labs have launched a new acceleration program for Moroccan startups, focusing on sectors like AgriTech, FinTech, and AI. The program aims to boost venture capital fundraising by preparing startups for investment readiness. This collaboration supports Morocco’s goal of becoming a technological innovation hub in North Africa.
Ooredoo and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar’s first standalone commercial Internet Exchange. This new platform enhances connectivity, reduces costs, and supports Qatar’s digital transformation by offering low-latency traffic exchange and access to global content providers. Doha IX aims to strengthen Qatar’s position as a digital hub.
Sri Lanka has become the fastest adopter of digital payments in South Asia, with a 20% increase in digital transactions since 2019. Visa Corporation highlights significant growth, particularly in tap-and-pay transactions. Despite high consumer spending, there remains a need for education on cashless payments for merchants and consumers.
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– RYT today launched its Layer-1 blockchain, a groundbreaking platform built on its patented Proof of Majority (PoM)…
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is embracing artificial intelligence to enhance digital media capabilities. Saad Nafel Al-Azmi highlighted the growing interest in AI during a recent meeting, emphasizing the Union’s commitment to innovation, including training programs and competitions to advance new media in the Arab world.
Bangladesh’s $16 billion EdTech market remains largely untapped, with startups securing only $18 million in investment. At the Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025 event, experts emphasized the need for budgetary support and investment in tech-driven education to bridge gaps, improve accessibility, and create an inclusive, future-ready education system.
Oman Telecommunications Company Group reported a notable financial performance for the first nine months of 2023, with a 28.7% increase in net profit to RO251 million and a 10.6% growth in revenue to RO2.19 billion. Key growth drivers included increased transit voice revenue and device sales, alongside strong mobile postpaid and fixed broadband revenue. Subsidiary Zain Group also showed significant growth in both revenue and net profit.
