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Spekter Games raised $5 million in pre-seed funding to develop Web3-enhanced mobile and social games blending deep gameplay with blockchain incentives. Its first game, Spekter Agency, is testing on Telegram, with plans to expand onto traditional app stores.
Ooredoo Kuwait is committed to fostering a thriving workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being. By investing in happiness and wellness programs, including collaborations with experts like Alexander Kjerulf and Madalena Carey, the company enhances team satisfaction, productivity, and service quality, reinforcing its leadership in the telecommunications sector.
Salam has partnered with CDNetworks to improve internet services in Saudi Arabia, providing low-latency, high-speed International IP Transit services. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for digital services, including gaming and video streaming, ensuring a robust digital ecosystem and supporting the Kingdom’s expanding content delivery network market.
Saudi Arabia is advancing its quantum technology capabilities by establishing a Quantum Valley in collaboration with Aramco, SDAIA, and global quantum firms like IBM and Pasqal. This initiative aims to develop the Kingdom’s first quantum computer and support advancements in various sectors, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Tenaui has launched the largest digital commercial printing press in the Middle East, located in Riyadh and powered by Canon’s advanced technology. The facility supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by providing scalable, high-volume printing solutions for businesses, enabling growth in the region’s printing industry.
Tunisia’s major telecom operators, Orange Tunisia, Ooredoo Tunisia, and Tunisie Telecom, have all launched 5G services following the receipt of their licenses. The services promise faster speeds, enhanced connectivity, and greater coverage, contributing to the country’s digital transformation and future telecom infrastructure.
Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed the first-ever broadband video call between unmodified smartphones in Japan using a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite. This achievement paves the way for expanded mobile coverage in remote and disaster-affected areas, with plans for broader satellite-to-mobile broadband services in Japan by late 2026.
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Cloudera’s entry into the AI-RAN Alliance accelerates the integration of AI into telecom networks, driving innovation in real-time data orchestration and AI-powered network automation across hybrid and edge environments.
The TechShift Summit 2025 in Cairo will bring together over 5,000 tech professionals, students, and companies for a day of learning, networking, and career opportunities. The event will focus on digital transformation, AI, and sustainability, bridging the skills gap and encouraging women’s participation in the tech industry.