Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Al-Baha University and IBM signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Center of Excellence aimed at equipping Saudi students with advanced digital skills. The partnership will offer hands-on training in modern technologies, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering a highly skilled workforce.
Telecom operators in Egypt have confirmed that there will be no price hikes for recharge cards or internet packages. While new categories of recharge cards have been introduced, the prices for existing categories remain unchanged, dispelling social media rumors about potential increases.
JLL has expanded its technology division, JLL Technologies (JLLT), into the Middle East to enhance innovation in commercial real estate. Led by Dr. Matthew Marson, the division aims to provide advanced digital solutions, focusing on smart building design and data-driven strategies to improve client outcomes and operational efficiency.
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson completed the EU-backed VERGE project, enabling remote real-time industrial design between Istanbul and Eskişehir using 5G and XR technologies. This innovation enhances Türkiye’s digital production ecosystem by leveraging 5G’s low latency, network slicing, and AI-driven management to boost efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on draft regulations for last-mile delivery services in Oman. This initiative aims to improve postal services, enhance e-commerce, and integrate postal operations with the broader transport sector through the Ministry’s Naql platform. Submissions close on June 3.
EazyPay has partnered with Receiptable to integrate digital receipt solutions into its payment ecosystem in Bahrain. The collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences with seamless, eco-friendly, and secure digital receipts, aligning with both companies’ commitment to innovation and sustainability in the financial sector.
Nepal delisted from Ookla’s mobile broadband speed index due to inconsistent speed data but remains in the fixed broadband list with improving fiber speeds.
Zain KSA has completed a cloud-based BSS/OSS transformation with Netcracker Technology, enhancing customer experiences, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting 5G services. The transformation reduces product development and activation times by 50%, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and digital transformation goals for a tech-enhanced quality of life in the Kingdom.
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Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (MoHERI) has partnered with Digital Talent Company to implement a digital and institutional change management framework. This initiative supports Oman’s Vision 2040 by promoting digital transformation, training employees, and aligning government activities with national digital goals, enhancing operational efficiency.