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OnMobile and Vodafone Qatar have launched Buzzmo, an AI-powered communication platform designed for telcos. The platform will help over 800 enterprises in Qatar deliver personalized, multi-channel engagement campaigns across WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, and more, unlocking new revenue streams while advancing the region’s digital economy.
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du, a UAE telecom operator under e&, has pledged AED 3 million to fund cancer care programs. The funding will support early detection, treatment, and awareness initiatives in partnership with healthcare institutions and charities.
e& UAE outperformed rivals in the Opensignal 2025 report, won 12 of 13 national awards, and set a world record 5G uplink speed of 600Mbps. It launched the UAE’s first enterprise 5G slicing, partnered with Ericsson to expand 5G RAN, and continues to power the UAE’s global leadership in digital transformation under Vision 2031.
Saudi’s Gathern raised $72M in Series B funding led by PIF-owned Sanabil Investments, reaching a $266M valuation. The platform manages 72,000 units across 200+ Saudi cities, contributing SAR 2B to the local economy. The funds will drive regional expansion, inbound tourism, long-term stays, and AI solutions, with a Tadawul listing on the horizon.
Lenovo is opening a regional HQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower and building a 200,000-sqm manufacturing hub with PIF-owned ALAT. The facility will produce Saudi Made PCs, laptops, smartphones, and servers by 2026, with the expansion expected to add $10 billion to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil GDP by 2030.
Cisco says smart networks are becoming the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation. With AI-ready infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity, Saudi firms are investing heavily to reduce outages, boost efficiency, and support advanced technologies, while balancing sustainability with innovation.
Saudi Arabia has launched the Nusuk Umrah digital platform, enabling international pilgrims to apply directly for visas and book travel services online. Available in seven languages, the service supports Vision 2030 goals of boosting religious tourism, enhancing service quality, and expanding access for Muslims worldwide.
ZTE and GO Telecom have achieved Saudi Arabia’s first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial, covering 6 km with nearly 1 Gbps speeds. The trial supports Vision 2030 by enabling enterprise-grade connectivity, smart industries, and FWA solutions, positioning the partners at the forefront of Saudi digital transformation.
China’s Meituan has launched its delivery arm Keeta in Qatar, marking its entry into the Gulf’s competitive food delivery sector. Aligning with Qatar Vision 2030, Keeta will leverage Meituan’s global scale while adapting to local market preferences in a country prioritizing digital services and economic diversification.