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du, the Dubai telecom operator, recorded a 49% increase in 2024 net profit, reaching Dh2.49 billion. The company plans expansion into adjacent sectors like data centers and fintech, while launching new sub-brands. Additionally, du aims to offer sovereign cloud and AI services in the UAE by mid-2025.
Emirates is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across flights from the UAE to major Middle Eastern destinations, starting November 23. The airline will equip its entire fleet of 232 wide-body aircraft with SpaceX’s satellite technology by 2027, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet for streaming, video calls and productivity. The $5 billion upgrade strengthens Emirates’ leadership in premium digital connectivity and marks one of the largest Starlink aviation deployments in the region.
Cisco and G42 have expanded their partnership to build a secure, AI-ready infrastructure in the UAE powered by AMD MI350X GPUs, reinforcing the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership and the country’s position as a global leader in responsible AI innovation.
Mohamed Benchaaboun has been appointed as the new chair of the management board of Maroc Telecom, replacing Abdeslam Ahizoune after his 27-year tenure. The appointment follows a challenging period for the company, which was fined $630 million for unfair competition practices, exceeding its 2023 profit.
PayTabs Egypt has partnered with Azimut to offer online top-ups for investment accounts on the azinvest platform, using debit and prepaid cards. The collaboration, approved by the Central Bank of Egypt, simplifies account funding and optimizes investment management. This partnership enhances digital payment solutions across the region.
stc pay Bahrain has partnered with Mastercard Move to enable secure and efficient money transfers to Alipay, China’s leading digital platform. This collaboration enhances stc pay’s offerings, providing consumers and businesses with a reliable remittance service and supporting Bahrain-China economic ties with secure, transparent cross-border payments.
A Moroccan student team participated in the global finals of Huawei’s Tech4Good competition in China. Their project, Smart Aquaponics, uses IoT and cloud computing to promote sustainable farming and address water scarcity. The team’s journey, supported by Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program, exemplifies innovation and youth empowerment.
Kuwait reaffirmed its digital ambitions at an international AI forum, unveiling strategies to modernize governance, integrate cloud computing, and drive ethical AI adoption under its New Kuwait 2035 vision.
DUBAI, UAE, 4th December, 2025: Cloudflare, Inc., the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, has…
Outlier Ventures has unveiled its “Post Web Thesis,” predicting a shift to a decentralized internet powered by AI and blockchain. The Post Web will focus on an “intention economy,” where AI agents perform tasks for users, simplifying the internet and transforming digital interactions. The Middle East is a key region for early adoption.