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Barwa Developments has signed an MoU with Telecom Egypt to equip its projects with advanced communication and smart technology services. The partnership will enhance digital infrastructure across Barwa’s mixed-use developments, boost investment value, and support Egypt’s digital transformation and smart city ambitions.
Orascom Development Egypt appointed Dr. Eskandar Tooma as Non-Executive Chairman, bringing academic and governance expertise to steer the company’s strategic oversight following Dr. Samy Saad Zaghloul’s six-year tenure.
STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to develop 5G-Advanced and AI-powered digital services, enhancing network performance and industry solutions to drive Bahrain’s digital transformation and regional leadership.
Saudi and Syrian officials met in Riyadh to explore joint ICT investments, reviewing opportunities to enhance digital infrastructure and sector integration. The talks underscore the role of telecom and IT cooperation in deepening bilateral ties and supporting regional economic modernization.
Visa has introduced several digital payment innovations in Qatar, including the launch of ‘Click to Pay’, a biometric-enhanced solution, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. These initiatives aim to boost digital payment adoption, support the fintech sector, and facilitate secure, user-friendly financial services for both consumers and businesses in the country.
du has welcomed its second cohort of Emirati graduates into the Future X graduate trainee program, enhancing youth empowerment and digital skills in line with the UAE’s vision for a leading digital economy. The program focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence and digitization, fostering a future-ready workforce.
Engro Corp, in partnership with Veon, plans to expand telecom tower-sharing coverage in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to enhance telecom infrastructure, explore use cases like electric vehicle charging and drone landing, and capitalize on Pakistan’s improving economic conditions, positioning the country as a more attractive investment market.
Batelco and Qareeb Data Centers have partnered to enhance Bahrain’s digital infrastructure by developing the first White Space Data Centre as part of Beyon’s Data Oasis project. This collaboration aims to deliver colocation services and managed digital solutions to meet growing regional demand for scalable, flexible data centre solutions.
Cisco and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to provide AI technology solutions for enterprises, aiming to deliver high-performance, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads. The collaboration will optimize AI infrastructure investments and enable businesses to adopt AI quickly and effectively, leveraging Cisco and Nvidia’s combined expertise in data centers and networking.
The first edition of Invest-IT, a programme led by TIEC and ITIDA, showcased 15 Egyptian tech startups aiming to enhance investment readiness. In collaboration with Flat6Labs, it targets startups in the seed and pre-Series A stages, helping them secure funding and scale operations to drive sustainable growth.