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Pakistan prepares for a February 5G auction as experts finalize pricing options, but a court delay over the critical 2600MHz band remains the key obstacle to unlocking new spectrum for growing national data demand.
This expansion boosts the UAE’s sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, supports national digital economy goals, and creates new opportunities in high-tech skills and innovation, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional digital leader.
Beyond technology, the collaboration will establish innovation hubs, training programmes, and co-create initiatives to ensure that African and Middle Eastern…
· ITIDA signed agreements with multinational and local companies, boosting a knowledge-based economy and a future-ready workforce. · Agreements create…
at FUSION Dubai 2025 The event highlighted and recognized groundbreaking Agentic AI use cases from Etihad Airways, RAKBANK, DP World…
Doha, November 13, 2025: Preparations for the next meeting of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) have reached…
Dubai, November 13, 2025 – Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality,analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced…
Tenable positioned highest in Ability to Execute and furthest right for Completeness of VisionDubai, UAE – November 13, 2025 —…
The US and UAE have partnered to build Omen, an advanced AI-powered combat drone that can take off vertically and fly like an aircraft. Developed by Anduril and EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi, the drone will incorporate the Lattice AI system for autonomous decision-making. With production expected by 2028, the project strengthens US-UAE defense ties and marks a major leap toward AI-driven military systems.
Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget earmarks nearly $100 million to accelerate national digital transformation through digital IDs, e-government systems, payments modernization, and workforce upskilling. Meanwhile, Togo is digitizing energy ministry services as part of a broader nationwide e-government strategy. These efforts reflect a regional acceleration in digitalization across Asia and Africa, despite challenges such as talent shortages and infrastructure concerns.