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Omantel’s ‘TechXelerate’ Technology Summit showcased innovations in digital transformation, gathering senior officials and industry leaders in Muscat. The event highlighted Omantel’s integrated telecom and ICT solutions, including the new ‘Intakhib’ voting system, aimed at enhancing transparency and engagement in Oman’s digital landscape.
Oman saw a dramatic rise in mobile payments in 2023, with mobile transactions growing by 700% and the value processed through the MPCSS reaching OMR 1.44 billion. The surge highlights the country’s shift towards digital financial solutions, driven by the Central Bank’s modernization efforts and broader adoption of secure payment systems.
G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco partner to build Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI cluster in Abu Dhabi’s 5-gigawatt UAE–U.S. AI Campus. The facility offers cutting-edge AI infrastructure, low-latency computing, and sustainability, representing a milestone in global AI collaboration.
BerryPay and DIGITEC join forces to launch an Algerian digital payment platform, enhancing financial inclusion and cross-border remittances, while supporting Algeria’s digital banking growth amid evolving regulatory frameworks.
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Global technology brand OPPO hosted the 2025 Smiling Angel Awards Ceremony in Shenzhen on April 28th, recognizing…
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
PayTabs has partnered with Concept Combined Group Kuwait to launch PayTabs Kuwait, aiming to expand digital payment services in the country. The initiative will offer advanced payment solutions, focusing on SMEs, and align with Kuwait’s economic vision for 2035 by improving digital infrastructure and meeting growing demand for secure payment processing.
China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak), operating under the Zong 4G brand, expanded its network and completed a significant modernization project in the first half of 2024. Zong 4G deployed over 400 new 4G sites and upgraded its base stations with 8T8R technology to enhance customer experience along the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. Additionally, Zong upgraded over 1,400 battery banks to Li-Ion solutions for improved efficiency.
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued the fifth version of the Class License for Short-Range Devices, introducing new frequency bands and increased flexibility for transmit power values. This update aligns with international standards and supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030 by enhancing communication technology services across the country.
Nigeria’s telecom operators face high diesel fuel costs due to unreliable electricity, raising operational expenses and security risks. Expansion of fibre networks and digital infrastructure progresses, but energy challenges threaten sustainable telecom sector growth.