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Vodafone Egypt has acquired additional spectrum in the 1,800MHz band and renewed its 2,600MHz holdings to boost 4G capacity, improve network performance, and support rising demand for mobile data and digital services across Egypt’s growing telecom market.
OpenAI and G42 are developing a UAE-specific version of ChatGPT designed for government use, reflecting a growing shift toward localized AI systems and sovereign AI infrastructure as countries seek greater control over data, language models, and digital transformation initiatives.
The UAE’s Digital School has partnered with Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled digital education to underserved communities worldwide, combining connectivity and accredited learning platforms to expand access to education and digital skills globally.
Microsoft will enable customers to run cloud workloads locally in Saudi Arabia from Q4 2026, strengthening the Kingdom’s AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem while supporting Vision 2030 goals around sovereign cloud, innovation, and large-scale AI adoption.
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself to become a major exporter of AI tokens by expanding data centre capacity and AI infrastructure, leveraging energy resources and Vision 2030 investments to strengthen its role in the global AI economy.
Es’hailSat and Telesat have formed a strategic partnership to explore LEO satellite connectivity services, aiming to deliver low-latency, high-performance broadband solutions while strengthening Qatar’s position in next-generation satellite communications.
AutoAcquire AI has acquired Pakistan-based Virtuans AI in a seven-figure deal, integrating its conversational AI technology to strengthen automation capabilities in the US automotive sector while highlighting the growing global relevance of Pakistan’s AI startup ecosystem.
Pakistan’s Digital Authority has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation to develop sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, including a national subnet and AI platform access, aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, digital innovation, and AI-ready public services.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has enabled free mobile calls to toll-free numbers nationwide, expanding consumer access to essential services while reinforcing efforts to improve telecom inclusivity and user protection.
Morocco is launching a national network of regional AI centres to support Digital Morocco 2030 goals, aiming to localise AI innovation, strengthen regional development, and position the country as a leading technology and investment hub in Africa.