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Reboot Coding Institute in Bahrain is launching the AI Generalists Program and AI First Training at Youth City 2025 to train professionals and youth in AI skills. These programs focus on practical, ethical AI applications and creative coding, supporting Bahrain’s workforce readiness for an AI-driven future.
e& UAE has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) to enhance its optical network with ultra-high-speed 400G connectivity, supporting 10Gb home services and AI data center hubs. This deployment doubles its data transmission capacity to 1.6 Tb/s per wavelength, reinforcing the company’s digital transformation and AI readiness.
Vodafone has captured 10% of the Omani mobile market since its entry in 2022, largely due to its investments in network quality, competitive pricing, and strong digital strategies. The company leads in 4G speeds and has gained market share through customer churn, particularly from Omantel, with a focus on 5G services.
In Groupe has become Africa’s second leading provider in the smart identity sector through its partnership with IDEMIA, offering advanced biometric and identity management solutions. Together, they help African countries improve security, digital identity infrastructure, and public service delivery by tackling challenges such as identity fraud and lack of comprehensive civil registries. This progress highlights the growing role of secure digital identities in Africa’s socio-economic development.
SINGER Sri Lanka has partnered with Hutch to expand mobile connectivity by offering Hutch SIM cards and instant activation at 410 SINGER showrooms. Customers can also upgrade to 4G or 5G smartphones at discounted rates. The collaboration aims to improve digital connectivity and enhance the customer shopping experience.
World Wide Technology (WWT) and NXT Global have partnered to establish the UAE’s first AI integration center in Masdar City. The facility aims to position the UAE as a global leader and exporter of AI infrastructure, enhancing the nation’s technological capabilities and supporting sustainable development and innovation.
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN) has launched its regional headquarters in Bahrain to tap into the MENA gaming market. The platform will introduce a “Proof of Gamer” system, offering a blockchain-based identity and reputation framework. This move aims to drive growth and innovation in the region’s gaming ecosystem.
General Assembly and Brinc have signed an MoU to collaborate on building Bahrain’s tech ecosystem. The partnership combines GA’s expertise in tech education with Brinc’s startup accelerator, aiming to develop skilled professionals and foster innovation, providing valuable opportunities for both students and entrepreneurs in Bahrain’s growing digital economy.
e& UAE has launched a revolutionary Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) solution, delivering high-speed internet directly to each room in homes. This innovative service addresses Wi-Fi coverage issues in large residential spaces, ensuring seamless connectivity for smart homes, gamers, and tech users. It represents a significant step towards a digitally empowered future.
The Ministry of Interior won the IoT Innovation Award for its “First Responder” project at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The award, presented by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, recognizes the ministry’s efforts to improve emergency response efficiency, particularly in areas with traffic congestion and narrow streets.