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Kuwait’s Interior Ministry will soon launch advanced security technology services designed to simplify procedures, improve efficiency, and enhance integration across departments. Accessible via the Sahel app and ministry website, the new systems aim to strengthen security operations and align with international standards in digital public services.
Talabat Kuwait hosted 30 Academy X students at its headquarters as part of its sponsorship of the women’s empowerment initiative. The visit featured workshops, mentorship, and innovation challenges, reinforcing the program’s mission to prepare young women for leadership in technology and entrepreneurship under Kuwait’s Vision 2035.
Kuwait Airways signed an MSA with Impulse International to accelerate its digital transformation, adopting advanced cloud and IT solutions aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035. The agreement leverages Impulse’s Google Cloud partnership to enhance agility, customer experience, and operational efficiency while supporting Kuwait’s digital economy.
Orange Jordan concluded the 9th edition of OSVP by awarding three innovative projects addressing health, environment, and social care. Winners now move on to compete at the global edition in South Africa, with Orange reaffirming its long-term commitment to entrepreneurship, community service, and Jordan’s digital transformation.
Iraq is set to launch Vodafone Iraq, a new state-backed operator introducing 5G services under a 20-year brand license with Vodafone. The operator will rely on Iraqi graduates trained by Vodafone, cover major cities in its first phase, and hold exclusive 5G rights for three years to accelerate adoption.
Iraq’s youthful population and growing digital appetite make telecommunications central to its future. Zain Iraq, the country’s largest operator, is driving this transformation by investing in networks, local talent, innovation, and cultural trust — ensuring that connectivity becomes a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and progress.
Egypt’s Public Business Sector Ministry is exploring AI adoption through partnerships with Masar and GAIA. Talks centered on predictive maintenance, risk management, and operational efficiency solutions to advance digital transformation, improve subsidiary performance, and align with Egypt’s national digitalization strategy.
Fitch Solutions projects Egypt’s IT market will grow from $3.5B in 2025 to $9.2B by 2031, driven by mega smart city projects, cloud adoption, and $256M in public digital infrastructure investment. Software and IT services will lead growth as Egypt builds a digitally advanced, investment-ready economy.
Egypt’s Prime Minister reviewed national ICT and digital transformation strategies with key ministers, highlighting efforts to attract investment, build digital skills, and foster startup growth. The ICT sector now contributes 5.8% to GDP, with major initiatives like the Digital Egypt platform, AI projects, and a booming outsourcing industry.
Madari Space, an Abu Dhabi startup, will launch a proof-of-concept orbital data centre in 2026, partnering with MBRSC and the UN. The mission aims to demonstrate sustainable off-planet data storage to cut carbon emissions, support AI-era infrastructure, and prepare for the cislunar economy.