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Hackathon activities will run until February 14, culminating in final project presentations and recognition of the most innovative solutions. The initiative reflects the ministry’s focus on transforming ideas into practical applications that address the needs of the digital economy while strengthening youth engagement in technology-driven sectors.
The initiative reflects broader national efforts to strengthen human capital development and support economic diversification by equipping young professionals with skills required for emerging sectors and the evolving digital economy.
Formally anchored in Presidential Decree No. 25-350 issued on December 30, 2025, the national data governance framework is expected to improve institutional coordination, support evidence-based decision-making, and provide greater regulatory clarity for economic stakeholders as data becomes increasingly central to digital transformation and economic competitiveness.
Nokia and Tech964 partner to modernize Iraq’s telecommunications infrastructure through investments in fiber connectivity, data centers, and global transit networks, supporting digital transformation, cloud adoption, and the country’s emergence as a regional connectivity corridor.
The satellite ground station strengthens Namibia’s ability to independently access and process satellite data, supporting national development priorities while enhancing the country’s role in Africa’s growing space and remote-sensing ecosystem.
Eutelsat partners with unconnected.org to deploy satellite-powered community Wi-Fi in Tanzania, expanding digital access in underserved areas through sustainable connectivity models with plans for wider rollout across Africa.
Identy.io announces Africa expansion plans focusing on Kenya and Nigeria, promoting mobile-first biometric identity solutions aligned with national digital identity initiatives and MOSIP-compliant infrastructure to support financial inclusion and digital public services.
du partners with Datawave Networks to land the SING subsea cable in the UAE, creating a resilient low-latency connectivity corridor linking the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia while supporting AI, cloud, and hyperscale infrastructure growth across the region.
e& and TNS Global launch a new terrestrial fiber corridor linking Kazakhstan and the UAE, enhancing regional connectivity, improving resilience through route diversity, and supporting growing hyperscale, cloud, and carrier-grade demand across Central Asia and the Middle East.
GBM appoints Dr Feras Al Jabi as General Manager of Technology and Bassam Rached as General Manager of GBM Abu Dhabi, strengthening leadership capabilities to advance cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives aligned with the UAE’s national digital economy vision.