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Cloudflare has expanded its Regional Services to Saudi Arabia and 18 new regions, enabling customers to localize data processing for compliance and security, while maintaining high performance and flexibility through software-defined regionalization.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are advancing their industrial cooperation with discussions aimed at enhancing trade and integration in key sectors. The meeting explored joint manufacturing, renewable energy projects, and pharmaceutical collaborations. A key agreement was signed to strengthen steel and telecommunications infrastructure ties, marking a significant step in bilateral economic relations.
The addition of SentinelOne’s AI detection capabilities equips OPSWAT customers with faster detection and better coverage across modern infrastructure Dubai,…
talabat Egypt, in partnership with ITI, has completed its “Up-skilling Program,” training 50 students and graduates in data and software engineering. The initiative focused on bridging academic learning with market demands, equipping participants with hands-on skills, mentorship, and professional readiness to drive Egypt’s digital transformation.
Algérie Telecom has surpassed 2.5 million FTTH connections, offering speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. The milestone highlights its commitment to nationwide connectivity expansion and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation and high-speed internet ambitions.
Alibaba Cloud is expanding its Southeast Asia infrastructure with a third Malaysian data centre and a second Philippine facility set for late 2025. Complemented by an AI Competency Centre in Singapore, this buildout supports rising regional demand amid a global $52.7 billion cloud network investment.
Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC plans to invest in a 15MW data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for completion in late 2025. This facility aims to meet the growing demands of cloud service providers and AI deployments, supporting Jakarta’s goal to boost its data centre capacity to 1GW.
Saudi Arabia will invest SR4.2 billion ($1.2 billion) to enhance its digital content industry through the newly established Digital Content Council. The council will fund 36 initiatives to develop skills and create jobs in video gaming, video production, and digital advertising, promoting the Kingdom’s growing digital content sector.
BIBF’s Blockchain Academy offers Bahrain’s first professional blockchain certification, aimed at filling skill gaps in the financial sector. The five-day program focuses on blockchain development, implementation, and strategy, helping Bahrain become a hub for blockchain talent and innovation.
Ooredoo and Bawwaba launch Oman’s first telecom-backed B2B marketplace to boost SME growth and digital transformation, enabling seamless trade and new opportunities.