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.
Zain’s Ramadan 2025 commercial delivers a bold message against US President Trump’s Gaza plan, showcasing Palestinian resilience and pride. Featuring emotional performances and symbolic imagery, the ad highlights defiance and solidarity, drawing attention to the plight of Palestinians. The campaign has received praise for standing up for Gaza.
Vodafone Qatar has signed an MoU with Snoonu, Qatar’s e-commerce platform, to explore synergies in telecom and premium delivery services. The partnership aims to create innovative joint products and marketing initiatives, enhancing convenience and connectivity for customers in Qatar. Both companies look forward to driving technological advancements and growth.
Juniper Networks has partnered with Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to enhance 5G services in 75 cities across Saudi Arabia. By leveraging Juniper’s 400G routers, stc has significantly boosted network capacity and efficiency, while reducing power consumption by 43%. This collaboration supports stc’s digital transformation and sustainability goals.
Pakistan recorded 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest-ever annual total, highlighting a disturbing rise in digital censorship. These disruptions have significant economic and social consequences, undermining press freedom, damaging the economy, and restricting access to information. Urgent reforms are needed to protect digital rights and ensure continued growth.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $8.2 billion in Maharashtra, India, to expand its cloud data storage infrastructure. The investment aligns with India’s growing cloud services market, which is expected to reach $24.2 billion by 2028. AWS aims to enhance local technology deployment and job growth by 2030.
