Savoye will showcase its advanced automation and AI solutions at Seamless Middle East 2024. Highlights include Autonomous Case-Handling Robots (ACR) and upgraded ODATiO software to enhance warehouse operations. The event underscores the Middle East’s investment in cutting-edge technologies, driving significant growth in the region’s logistics and supply chain sector.
Omantel CEO Talal bin Said al Mamari announced major investments in innovation and digital economy, including new submarine cables and an AI academy. Global partnerships aim to enhance cloud computing and AI capabilities, supporting Omantel’s growth and Omanisation goals.
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced the allocation of the 600 MHz spectrum to IMT systems, marking a significant step for 5G expansion. This move will enhance coverage, improve connectivity in rural areas, and foster innovation in mobile AI, IoT, and smart cities.
The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has launched the ‘Bahrain Street View’ project, enabling panoramic captures of Bahrain’s streets for Google Maps. This initiative aims to enhance geospatial data accuracy in the country, with the imaging phase expected to finish in the first half of next year.
Pure Data Centres and Dune Vaults have formed a joint venture to develop hyperscale data centres in Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership aims to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services, with a focus on sustainable data centre solutions to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and digital transformation goals.
The Omani Tender Board has signed six framework contracts with local companies to supply desktop computers, laptops, and tablets to government agencies. This initiative aims to improve procurement efficiency and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) successfully recovered a Rs5 million penalty from Wateen Telecom after a prolonged legal battle. The penalty stemmed from an exclusive agreement between Wateen Telecom and DHA Lahore, which violated the Competition Act, 2010. The recovery was made under the CCP’s authority to enforce penalties on non-compliant entities.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and Mawhiba are hosting the “Summer Forum” from 7 July to 1 August 2024 to train 11 students for the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Brazil. The forum aims to foster talent and raise awareness in the space science and technology fields.
Morocco plans to roll out 5G internet service ahead of the 2025 AFCON and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The government aims for 25% 5G coverage by 2026 and 70% by 2030, along with expanding fibre-optic connections to 5.6 million homes by 2030, as part of its digital infrastructure efforts.
Morocco has called for the development of an Arab strategy to integrate AI into education, aiming to improve teaching, reduce dropout rates, and enhance academic performance. The initiative is part of the country’s broader educational reforms, which include teacher training and the “Pioneer Schools” project to improve education quality.
