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Ooredoo Qatar, in partnership with Microsoft, launched “Obot” at Web Summit Qatar 2025. Powered by GPT-4, this AI assistant will enhance customer service by offering personalized recommendations, order tracking, and more. Obot will be available across multiple platforms, further elevating Ooredoo’s customer experience.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2025: IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced…
SITE awarded €140 million contracts for telecom, power, and cybersecurity integration on Morocco’s Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed rail. The project aligns with Morocco’s national rail expansion and infrastructure readiness for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
FITIS outlines a strategic plan to achieve Sri Lanka’s $15 billion digital economy goal by 2030, leveraging industry collaboration, emerging technologies, and inclusive growth initiatives.
Presight and Dow Jones Factiva have signed an MoU to co-develop AI-driven risk and compliance solutions. The tools will combine regulatory-grade data with sovereign-scale AI to deliver predictive intelligence for financial institutions, regulators, and sovereign entities, with initial rollout in the UAE and wider GCC.
Dubai, UAE, 12 August 2025: Travanleo, a leading ESG and sustainability technology company with offices in the UAE and India,…
Tawakkalna continues to improve digital services for Saudi citizens, residents, and visitors by offering access to over 600 e-government services. The app simplifies daily tasks and supports government entities with technical integration. Its ongoing updates align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for enhanced digital government services.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a Temporary Mobile Registration System for visitors, enabling them to register their phones online for up to 120 days without any cost or paperwork. This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for international travelers and strengthen Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
Recognition reinforces Al Rostamani Communications’ role in building secure, scalable digital ecosystems in the UAE Al Rostamani Communications, a leading…
KUNA and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center have teamed up to launch a youth training camp focusing on software development, electronics, and robotics to nurture future-ready skills among children of KUNA employees, supporting Kuwait’s vision for digital innovation and talent development.