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Symmetry Group has partnered with ONIC, a digital telecommunications brand in Pakistan, to enhance its digital presence. The collaboration aims to redefine ONIC’s digital identity and operations, leveraging Symmetry Group’s expertise in digital strategy, AI, and commerce. This partnership strengthens ONIC’s position in Pakistan’s digital telecom sector.
A delegation of Oman Radio engineers visited the Ministry of Information to explore the latest radio production and broadcasting technologies. The visit focused on exchanging expertise, discussing cooperation, and enhancing Oman’s broadcasting capabilities. The initiative aims to improve media infrastructure and deliver advanced services to meet audience expectations.
Nepal has lifted its nine-month TikTok ban, following a request from the platform’s South Asia division. The ban had impacted many content creators in the country. TikTok’s return is expected to revive opportunities for Nepali users who had shifted to other platforms during the suspension.
Orange Morocco has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its cloud-managed services for B2B customers. This collaboration offers access to Microsoft Azure, providing capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, storage solutions, and cybersecurity, designed to support businesses in their digital transformation and boost operational efficiency.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has successfully integrated the Amman Stock Exchange into the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub, enhancing cross-border trading and investment opportunities in the region. The integration allows investors in both Jordan and the UAE to access a wider range of securities and participate in IPOs across markets.
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has licensed Tahleeq Drone Services to manage drone air traffic, focusing on the registration and monitoring of drone operators. The service, using the Serb platform, will enhance air safety, streamline permit issuance, and secure drone operations, with data stored locally on secure servers.
Google facilitated over 960,000 jobs in Pakistan in 2023, with 864,600 jobs generated through Google search and ads, and 100,400 jobs in the app economy through Android. The Ministry of IT & Telecom is working with Google to verify the exact number of beneficiaries, especially in Sindh’s Mirpurkhas Division.
Astra Tech has secured $500 million in financing for its fintech subsidiary, Quantix, to expand its consumer lending platform and Ultra app, which has over 150 million users globally. The funding will help enhance the app’s financial services and integrate more features, supporting growth in the UAE fintech sector.
Qatar Tourism has launched the E-Services Portal, a platform offering over 80 tourism-related services to streamline processes for businesses, hotels, and individuals. The portal aims to enhance operational efficiency, support Qatar’s Vision 2030, and improve the tourism experience with features like license management, real-time tracking, and 24/7 access.
The PTA, in collaboration with FIA, raided a retailer selling illegal mobile boosters, seizing 25 booster sets and one laptop. Additionally, the PTA launched Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2024 to raise awareness about online security, data privacy, and cybercrime laws, encouraging participation from citizens, businesses, and educational institutions.