Microsoft and G42 announced a $1 billion digital investment in Kenya, including a state-of-the-art green data centre to support Microsoft Azure. This initiative aims to enhance Kenya’s digital infrastructure, develop local AI models, expand connectivity, and ensure secure cloud services, fostering digital transformation and economic growth across East Africa.
Bahrain’s iGA met with Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority during the GCC eGovernment Ministerial Committee meeting, discussing collaborative digital transformation initiatives.
CloudFret, a logistics startup, has raised €2 million for its innovative solution to optimize empty truck returns, aiming to expand its operations and double its workforce by 2024.
UAE telecommunications company du has partnered with STL, an optical and digital solutions provider, to expand fibre-dense mobile and FTTH networks. This collaboration will enhance network performance and deployment efficiency. The UAE continues to lead globally in FTTH penetration, achieving a 99.3% rate, according to the latest FTTH Council report.
Orange Jordan has launched a digital inclusion catalogue on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, part of its “Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled” initiative. The catalogue provides a comprehensive guide to services and privileges for persons with disabilities, including sign language translation and text-to-voice features, aiming to enhance digital inclusion and accessibility.
Axentec, Robi Axiata’s subsidiary, debuts Cypher, Bangladesh’s inaugural certified Tier-IV Co-Location Data Centre. With 16,500 sq ft coverage, 2N redundancy, and advanced security, Cypher ensures 99.995% uptime, pioneering digital reliability in Bangladesh’s tech landscape. CEO Md Adil Hossain Noble hails Cypher as pivotal for Bangladesh’s digital future.
Digital Dubai received widespread attention at Gitex Africa 2024 in Marrakech, showcasing its vision of a digital city. The event highlighted Emirati-Moroccan relations, investment opportunities, and discussions on AI, cybersecurity, and education, with notable participation from global and African delegates.
Aramco and Pasqal have signed an agreement to install Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer, a 200-qubit system scheduled for deployment in 2025. This partnership aims to pioneer quantum computing in the energy sector and establish Saudi Arabia as a leader in quantum research and innovation.
Ooredoo reported a 5% decrease in Q1 2024 net profits, with earnings at QAR 912.93 million, despite a 4% revenue increase to QAR 5.86 billion. The telecom company also announced a dividend of QAR 0.55 per share and aims to boost stakeholder value through strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications company, has launched Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) to meet the increasing demand for IoT and digital products. This move from IPv4, which has a limited number of IP addresses, to IPv6 with its nearly limitless addresses, is set to improve internet efficiency, security, and network performance in Bahrain.
