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Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, met with Iraq’s Minister of Communications, Dr. Hiyam al Yasiri, to discuss potential cooperation in telecommunications. The focus was on strengthening collaboration, sharing expertise, and stimulating investment and business opportunities between the two countries.
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Mawhiba has partnered with UNESCO to enhance STEM education for 6th to 12th-grade students in Arab countries. The initiative focuses on empowering Arab girls and young women, training science teachers, and creating a global platform for science fairs, aiming to tackle global challenges and promote sustainable development.
Bahrain has launched the Bahrain Skills and Gender Parity Accelerator in collaboration with the World Economic Forum to close the gender skills gap in high-growth industries. The initiative will help increase the participation of Bahraini workers and support the country’s digital transformation and gender equality efforts.
Jordan’s Institute of Public Administration (IPA) presented its strategic vision focused on administrative modernization, governance reforms, and expanding training through a new digital platform. The IPA trains 20,000 public sector employees annually via mixed learning formats and is restructuring governance to better meet sector needs.
Bahrain’s Taqyeem Committee, led by iGA Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, reviewed the results of the 5th round of government services evaluation (Taqyeem 5). The meeting discussed findings from 64 service centres, focusing on digital transformation, innovation, and customer satisfaction in government service delivery.
Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has launched 17 new agricultural services on the ‘Oun’ app as part of its digital transformation initiative. These services include permits for importing agricultural products, productivity certificates, and approvals for agricultural worker recruitment. The project aims to enhance efficiency, simplify procedures, and support smart city development.
The Bangladesh government has proposed a 5-10% reduction in spectrum prices for the upcoming 700MHz auction to address concerns from foreign telecom investors. The discount is contingent on operators upgrading infrastructure, reducing consumer prices, and improving service quality. Further negotiations on pricing are expected.
TCS strengthens its Middle East presence with a new engineering facility in Oman, supporting Vision Oman 2040 through digital innovation, talent development, and sectoral partnerships. This move enhances Oman’s tech ecosystem, reflecting TCS’s commitment to regional growth and global leadership in IT services.
HUTCH has excelled at the SLIM Digis 2.4 Awards, winning multiple honors for its innovative digital marketing efforts. The telecom operator received GOLD for Best Performance Marketing Campaign and multiple SILVER and BRONZE awards, underscoring its commitment to creativity and customer-focused campaigns in the digital space.