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Huawei has cemented its role in Qatar’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025. The company collaborated with leading local organizations to drive innovation in cloud infrastructure, ICT talent development, and AI technologies, supporting Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and fostering digital growth across key sectors.
Orange Egypt’s 5G rollout marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s digital transformation, offering faster speeds and greater connectivity while supporting emerging technologies and positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
Huawei and UNESCO’s TeOSS project, supporting digital education, marks significant progress in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia, focusing on enhancing educators’ digital skills and establishing a National Distance Learning Centre in Egypt.
Orascom Development Egypt appointed Dr. Eskandar Tooma as Non-Executive Chairman, bringing academic and governance expertise to steer the company’s strategic oversight following Dr. Samy Saad Zaghloul’s six-year tenure.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. has become the first publicly traded company in the GCC to acquire Bitcoin as a treasury asset, partnering with 10X Capital to expand its holdings. This move pioneers shari’a-compliant Bitcoin exposure, supports Bahrain’s regulatory framework, and offers GCC investors access to digital assets via the Bahrain Bourse.
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Guodong Group targets investments in Pakistan’s telecom towers, data centers, EV charging, and smart city solutions, supported by Pakistan’s SIFC and government under the Digital Nation Pakistan vision.
Ooredoo Qatar is upgrading its network with 5G Standalone (SA) and 5G Advanced (5G-A) technologies to support innovations like smart hospitals and self-driving cars. The company is also leveraging AI for network optimization and personalized customer support, contributing to Qatar’s digital transformation and aligning with Vision 2030.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted a QoS survey across 15 cities and 8 highways to assess the performance of Cellular Mobile Operators. While operators largely met broadband speed standards, some voice KPIs were below the licensed threshold. PTA has directed corrective actions to improve service quality.
The UAE has been ranked as the global digital leader in Airgain’s Emerging Digital Powerhouse Index, leading the world in fast, affordable internet, tech-savvy population, and 5G connectivity. This ranking underscores the UAE’s growing role in the knowledge economy, setting the stage for innovation-driven growth across industries.