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ORA Technologies, a Morocco-based superapp, has raised $1.9 million in a pre-Series A round, bringing its total funding to $4.4 million. The company plans to expand its financial services platform, ORA Cash, and e-commerce marketplace, KooulMaroc, aiming to enhance digital payments and financial inclusion in Morocco.
CITRA has proposed new licensing regulations for wireless and Internet service providers in Kuwait, setting annual license fees at KD 75,000 for wireless providers and KD 98,000 for Internet providers. The new rules emphasize compliance with data security, national regulations, and control over network connections, aiming to enhance sector oversight.
Ooredoo has partnered with MobiBox to bring Blacknut Cloud Gaming to Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman through its Go Play Market platform. The partnership offers over 500 premium cloud-based games, accessible on smartphones, smart TVs, and tablets, with seamless subscription services and direct carrier billing, enhancing digital entertainment in the region.
The Bangladesh government plans a major telecoms policy overhaul to enhance service quality and drive the country’s transition to a digital economy. The reforms will promote fair competition, support next-gen technologies, and improve broadband access, with a goal of achieving 100 Mbps broadband for all households by 2030.
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Zong 4G has won five awards in Opensignal’s Pakistan Mobile Network Experience Report, excelling in categories like Reliability Experience, Download Speed, and Games Experience. With its leadership in network availability and consistent quality, Zong solidifies its position as the top performer in Pakistan’s mobile network industry.
Dialog Axiata has successfully completed a trial with Meta to integrate AI into its network, enhancing optimisation and quality of experience (QoE). The trial, using Meta’s Llama AI models, improved call quality, video delivery, and overall user satisfaction. Dialog plans to deploy this AI-powered solution later this month.
Riyadh Air has partnered with IBM to integrate WatsonX and AI solutions into its operations. This collaboration aims to enhance guest and employee experiences, optimize flight operations, and set a new standard for aviation as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The airline aims to become the world’s first digital-native carrier.