Absher, Saudi Arabia’s multifaceted digital platform, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030. It enhances public service accessibility and drives financial inclusion through digital identity services, significantly impacting daily transactions and government interactions.
Muscat Municipality is advancing its digital transformation by implementing a new fleet management system in collaboration with OPAL. The system will use advanced technologies like GPS and sensors to optimize vehicle tracking, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency, supporting the government’s vision of smart and sustainable cities.
Aramco Digital partners with WWT to develop an AI-powered Digital Innovation Economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The collaboration aims to transform energy and healthcare sectors, accelerate AI infrastructure, and enhance local capabilities, driving sustainable economic growth and technological innovation in the Kingdom.
Asyad Group, in collaboration with Omantel Innovation Labs, has launched the Asyad Accelerator Programme in Oman. This initiative aims to nurture startups in supply chain optimization, sustainable logistics, and cold chain logistics, offering expert mentorship, access to resources, and potential investment opportunities to foster growth in the logistics sector.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services at the Korala Border, enhancing connectivity for locals, tourists, and businesses. This initiative is part of broader efforts to expand telecommunication infrastructure in remote areas, improving communication facilities for various sectors including trade and security.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Ministry of Industry and Commerce signed an MoU with AP Moller-Maersk to develop a ship recycling industry. The initiative aims to promote safe and sustainable ship recycling, enhance economic growth, and support Bahrain’s sustainable development and carbon neutrality goals.
The Fibre Connect Council MENA (FCC MENA) and the FTTH Council Europe have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate FTTH network deployment in the MENA region and beyond. This partnership focuses on sharing resources and expertise, driving innovation, and facilitating networking and knowledge exchange between their members.
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.
Vertiv and Gulf Data Hub have launched a new state-of-the-art data center at Dubai Silicon Oasis. This decade-long collaboration highlights Vertiv’s advanced UPS, energy storage, and cooling solutions, enabling GDH to achieve high energy efficiency and operational excellence, setting new benchmarks for data center efficiency and sustainability in the Middle East.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy aims to activate 1 million digital IDs by year-end, enhancing public services’ efficiency and modernizing the citizen experience as part of a broader digital transformation strategy.
