Gitex Global 2024 has spotlighted 5G technology, showcasing its potential to transform industries. With predictions of 1.4 billion devices connected by 2025, the event featured influential speakers and exhibitors, including e&, Huawei, and Nokia, demonstrating cutting-edge solutions that emphasize the role of 5G in innovation and digital transformation.
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) and stc TV have entered a strategic partnership to license and broadcast Saudi content. This collaboration will allow high-definition broadcasting across digital platforms, enhancing the Saudi media landscape and making historical content more accessible.
BTCL plans to revamp its “Alaap” OTT application in 2025, incorporating new features such as SMS, wallet services, and metro rail tickets to attract more users. The app aims to reduce reliance on foreign apps, offering free internet calls and affordable off-net calling, though facing challenges with number allocation.
Nokia and Tawal have completed a live demo of a shareable multi-tenant 5G infrastructure solution, enabling operators to share 5G platforms at lower costs. The solution, showcased at LEAP 2025, reduces equipment costs, energy consumption, and capital expenditures, supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and smart city projects.
Jordan has allocated JD31.7 million to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in the 2025 draft budget, aiming to complete the digitalisation of all government services by the end of next year. Despite challenges like skilled labor emigration, the move is set to enhance transparency and attract foreign investment.
Appknox, a mobile app security platform, has expanded to Saudi Arabia, offering AI-driven solutions to enhance mobile app security. By integrating security into the development pipeline and using a binary-based scanning approach, Appknox helps businesses detect vulnerabilities early, reducing risks and ensuring faster, more secure app deployments in fast-growing digital economies.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Teletalk Bangladesh Limited signed an agreement on March 4, 2025, to provide corporate digital services, including affordable internet, to support the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) under DSCC’s Health Department. The collaboration aims to improve service delivery and access to health services.
Nillion has partnered with stc Bahrain to integrate its privacy-enhancing blind computing technology into Web2 applications in the Middle East. stc Bahrain will deploy nodes on Nillion’s PETnet network, while the collaboration aims to create new privacy standards for sensitive data, leveraging both companies’ strengths in privacy and telecom.
Ooredoo Kuwait has reviewed its 2024 achievements and set a forward-looking strategy for 2025, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The company plans to enhance technological infrastructure and customer service, contributing to Kuwait’s Vision 2025 and reinforcing its leadership in the regional telecommunications market.
Mastercard and Entreprenelle have partnered to empower Egyptian female entrepreneurs through upskilling workshops, focusing on digital economy skills. This collaboration aims to enhance innovation and growth for women-led businesses, supported by Mastercard’s ‘Her Voice’ podcast series, celebrating female entrepreneurial achievements.
