Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) has introduced telecommunication services in Noor Gul, Kunar, for the first time, providing essential connectivity to a region previously lacking such services. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance telecommunications across remote areas of Afghanistan, significantly improving local access to communication.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as the Vice Chair of the International…
Orange Jordan has launched a digital inclusion catalogue on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, part of its “Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled” initiative. The catalogue provides a comprehensive guide to services and privileges for persons with disabilities, including sign language translation and text-to-voice features, aiming to enhance digital inclusion and accessibility.
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.
Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to implementing…
Cloudflare has expanded its Regional Services to Saudi Arabia and 18 new regions, enabling customers to localize data processing for compliance and security, while maintaining high performance and flexibility through software-defined regionalization.
Core42 and Microsoft Azure have launched JAIS 30B Chat, an advanced Arabic AI model. This collaboration aims to enhance AI accessibility for 422 million Arabic speakers, providing transformative solutions across industries. JAIS 30B Chat excels in cross-lingual conversations, content generation, and reasoning, fostering innovation and improving service delivery globally.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has set new targets for BNET to ensure timely fibre service deployment. Residential properties must receive fibre within 10 days of a request, and businesses within 30 days. Amwaj will be included in future expansions.
RIDEZ has launched a comprehensive mobile app and AI-powered IoT device, RIDEZ PLUS, to support cyclists in the UAE. The app offers features like cycling shop listings, roadside assistance, and trainer searches, while RIDEZ PLUS ensures safety with real-time accident detection and SOS alerts, enhancing the cycling experience for all.
Microsoft, in partnership with MCIT, has expanded its datacentre region in Qatar, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses. This initiative supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, enabling public and private sectors to leverage advanced AI technologies, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth.
