MENOG 24, hosted in Muscat by AWASR, gathered experts to discuss advancements in internet infrastructure and the region’s digital transformation. The event, organized by the RIPE NCC, focused on IPv6 adoption, routing security, and emerging challenges. It provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among Middle East stakeholders.
Tocaan Co. has opened its Digital Innovation Hub in Dubai, offering mobile app development, website creation, and digital marketing services tailored to GCC-based startups. The hub aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing resources and expertise to help them succeed in the digital economy, fostering innovation and growth.
stc has signed as the platinum sponsor for the NEXUS-Technology, Innovation, and Startup Event in Kuwait, set for December 5-7, 2024. The event will focus on AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and health tech, with stc showcasing its innovations and supporting local startups, highlighting its commitment to digital transformation.
Contact Pay has expanded its partnership with eKhales, a digital payment platform, enabling customers to pay installments and bills through eKhales’ network of over 600,000 point-of-sale (PoS) terminals across Egypt. This collaboration, announced at Cairo ICT 2024, enhances flexibility and accessibility for Contact customers nationwide.
e& Egypt and pmaestro have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across Egypt and the MENA region. The collaboration focuses on boosting innovation, empowering businesses, and promoting digital inclusion by ensuring equitable access to technology for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in the region.
Netcracker Technology will showcase its AI-driven solutions and digital transformation products at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai on December 10-11. With keynote presentations and panel discussions, Netcracker will highlight how its offerings help telecom operators enhance customer experiences, accelerate digital transformation, and diversify revenue streams.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has lifted its 2021 ban, allowing all ISPs to set up cache servers. This move enables ISPs to improve efficiency by retrieving content from local servers, rather than relying on international bandwidth, enhancing internet services and reducing operational costs.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revoked the licences of 334 internet and telecommunications service providers for failing to renew their licences on time. The companies, including ISPs and call centres, were found non-compliant with BTRC’s rules, leading to licence cancellations and potential penalties for continued operations.
The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has deployed SymphonyAI’s AI-based anti-money laundering (AML) technology to enhance its transaction monitoring and compliance processes across multiple regions. The scalable platform improves detection accuracy, reduces false positives, and adapts to evolving regulations, strengthening BBK’s fight against financial crime.
MoneyGram has partnered with Comera Pay to offer seamless cross-border remittances from the UAE to over 200 countries via MoneyGram’s global network. Integrated into the Comera app, this collaboration supports the UAE’s transition to a cashless society, leveraging Comera Pay’s recent approval by the UAE Central Bank.
