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Nokia and Zain KSA have partnered to launch the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in the region, aiming to improve indoor mobile connectivity for businesses in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and supports Zain KSA’s investment in 5G and digital transformation across the Kingdom.
mCloudTech.ai and Google Cloud plan to expand globally, targeting energy-intensive economies with state-owned or national energy companies SAN FRANCISCO, California,…
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Telesat has partnered with ADN Telecom to deliver its Lightspeed low earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Bangladesh and South Asia. This collaboration will enhance ADN Telecom’s offerings, including enterprise, maritime, and government services, with full deployment expected by late 2027, featuring high-speed, reliable connectivity and industry-leading SLAs.
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.
Opteam Key Highlights: ● Tracking site progress seamlessly through mobile, reducing progress tracking efforts by 80% ● Centralizes project data…
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have created joint ventures to accelerate Morocco’s FTTH and 5G expansion, investing $486 million initially. Uni Fiber targets millions of fiber connections, while Uni Tower aims to build thousands of telecom towers, fostering open infrastructure access and national digital growth.
The UAE Verify platform has issued over 21.7 million certified digital documents since 2022, enabling instant verification of official documents without physical copies. Using blockchain technology, the platform enhances data security, authenticity, and privacy, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation and facilitating seamless information sharing across government and private sectors.
Morocco has relaunched the e-TAMKEEN program on Academia Raqmya to train more civil servants and professionals in digital skills. The program, running from 2018 to 2023, has already trained 6,800 participants, supporting Morocco’s national digital strategy, Maroc Digital 2030.
Cisco and stc Group teamed up to provide advanced digital experience technology at the first Esports World Cup in Riyadh, ensuring seamless connectivity and real-time digital monitoring with Cisco ThousandEyes and Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance.