01Edu has partnered with NextEra Egypt, leveraging a $41.2 million investment to reshape the education system focused on digital economy skills. This collaboration aims to develop a skills-based education model that prepares students for future careers while integrating advanced AI technologies, significantly enhancing Egypt’s educational landscape.
Ali Al-Moayyed of Iraq’s CMC invited ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin to Iraq to discuss enhancing Iraq’s digital infrastructure. Their talks, aimed at closing Iraq’s digital divide and fostering innovation, highlighted international cooperation as key to integrating Iraq into the global digital economy.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a new system to simplify licensing and permit processes for telecommunications services. This initiative, part of Oman’s digital transformation efforts, enhances the efficiency of service provision and supports stakeholders across the industry.
WorldLink Communications has secured a €10 million investment from Finnfund to expand its fiber broadband network and build a Tier 3 data center in Nepal. This investment will help bridge the digital divide, enhance connectivity, and contribute to the country’s digital transformation. WorldLink is also planning an IPO.
The sixth African Digital Summit in Casablanca emphasized the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing Morocco’s digital landscape. Key speakers, including Minister Ghita Mezzour, discussed AI’s potential in personalized content and outlined the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy aimed at increasing digital graduates and establishing new educational programs in AI.
The project aims to enhance the museum experience and attract younger, tech-savvy audiences by merging technology with cultural heritage.
Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen join forces to advance smart transportation solutions and digital transformation in the transport sector.
The 33rd COMEX Global Technology Show, hosted by Oman’s MTCIT in collaboration with the Arabian Research Bureau, will take place from May 27 to 30, showcasing Oman’s digital advancements. The event will feature over 100 emerging Omani tech companies and include forums to discuss digital transformation and investments.
stc Bahrain has received the Middle East Technology Excellence Award for its Web3 Launchpad program, which supports innovative blockchain initiatives and the development of a robust Web3 ecosystem in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
Alinma Bank and Dell Technologies signed an MoU to drive the bank’s digital transformation, focusing on data center solutions, AI, cloud services, and cybersecurity. The collaboration leverages Dell’s APEX platform to enhance Alinma Bank’s digital banking capabilities.
