Orange Jordan has renewed its mobile services agreement with the Jordanian Armed Forces, extending 4G and 5G services to its beneficiaries. This renewal continues their 14-year partnership, contributing to the digital transformation in Jordan and reinforcing the role of advanced telecom services in national security and development.
Zain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kuwait University to promote the knowledge economy in Kuwait. This partnership will focus on enhancing innovation and digital skills among youth, supporting various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration in science and technology for workforce readiness.
Orange Jordan and the Public Security Directorate conducted a session on AI’s role in transforming public security operations. The session aimed to enhance knowledge on AI applications, including crime prediction and cyber threat detection, promoting digital culture and improving security strategies and responses across various departments.
Ejada, a leading IT service provider in Saudi Arabia, is poised for expansion with a focus on Digital Transformation services. As part of its growth strategy, the company is rebranding and aims to broaden its reach across new industries, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With the regional technology market set to surge, Ejada is concentrating on cloud services and AI, aiming to capitalize on the increasing venture capitalist interest in tech startups, particularly fintech. Ejada’s CTO highlighted the anticipated remarkable growth in cloud computing and emerging tech sectors.
The Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association (BMCA) proposed 17 reforms to the BTRC, advocating for better consumer rights, service quality, and regulatory independence. Their suggestions include making internet access a human right and improving the transparency of tariff setting and infrastructure standards.
Bahrain is advancing its leadership in AI across the MENA region, enhancing sectors like fintech and national security, and developing local AI talent. The kingdom’s strategic AI integration aligns with its economic diversification goals and promises significant contributions to its economic and security frameworks.
Omantel has been named the official technical partner for the Oman Science Festival 2024, focusing on promoting STEM education among youth. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Omantel will provide advanced programmes featuring AI, robotics, and VR to enhance students’ scientific and innovative abilities.
Telr partners with Samsung to launch Samsung Pay in the UAE, aiming to enhance the region’s digital payments and ecommerce capabilities. This strategic collaboration merges Telr’s payment expertise with Samsung’s technology to streamline transactions and ensure secure, user-friendly mobile payments.
Egypt, Telecom Egypt, ITIDA, and Nokia have signed an MoU to create an IP Excellence Center, boosting Egypt’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and ICT exports. This partnership will enhance network automation, AI advancements, and software development, positioning Egypt as a global IT services hub.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted a regional workshop in Algiers, themed “Towards Inclusive and Targeted Connectivity in the Arab Region.” Attended by high-level dignitaries, the event highlighted Algeria’s achievements in ICT and explored strategies to enhance sustainable connectivity across the Arab region.
