Positive Technologies conducted cybersecurity workshops in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE, focusing on enhancing financial sector defenses. The training addressed cyberthreat evolution, vulnerabilities in banking systems, and strategies to prevent data leaks and financial losses.
Orange Jordan, as the exclusive telecommunications partner, sponsored SOFEX 2024, providing 5G and Wi-Fi services for the event. The partnership strengthens defense technology through advanced digital infrastructure. Orange’s booth showcased innovations, including the MARS-JO Rover, reflecting their ongoing support for Jordan’s technological and defense sectors.
Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecom provider, has launched a 7-day free mobile network trial, allowing customers to experience its superior 5G service. This initiative coincides with Batelco’s recognition in the TRA report, highlighting its commitment to network excellence, infrastructure investments, and innovation.
The Sanad Service Centres Forum in Oman highlighted the empowerment of Omani youth and sustainable growth through strategic agreements, new services, and the recognition of outstanding service centre owners and employees. The event showcased efforts towards enhancing job opportunities, digital transformation, and service efficiency in line with Oman Vision 2040.
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Pakistan’s IT and telecom sectors at the Tech Festival ITCN Asia. The event emphasized collaboration among government, private sector, and academic institutions, with forecasts suggesting IT exports may grow from $10 billion to $18 billion by 2028.
Viridia Tech won the USD 100,000 grand prize at the 2024 Mega Green Accelerator in Riyadh for its AI platform enhancing crop efficiency. Mirai Solar took second place with a solar-powered shade system. The accelerator aims to support innovative solutions for food security and clean energy.
Examines the vital emerging trends in ICT and telecom across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on digital transformation, 5G, and IoT developments
Qatar is poised to see a 2.3% increase in GDP and generate $5 billion in AI-driven revenue by 2030. The AI Tour in Doha, hosted by Microsoft, highlighted the nation’s transformation into an AI leader, with a focus on AI integration, job creation, and alignment with Qatar’s Vision 2030.
Falcon 3, the latest open-source LLM from the Technology Innovation Institute, sets new performance benchmarks for small AI models. With its ability to run efficiently on lightweight infrastructures, including laptops, it offers powerful reasoning and fine-tuning capabilities. This model is poised to revolutionize AI accessibility globally.
The Microsoft cloud ecosystem will invest around $5.1 billion in local datacenter regions to support economic growth.
