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Asiacell has launched Iraq’s first VoWiFi service, enabling customers to make calls over Wi-Fi in areas with poor mobile coverage. The service, free of charge and app-free, improves indoor call quality while easing network congestion amid Iraq’s rapid urban expansion.
Oman ranks 18th globally in ITU’s 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker, leading GCC and Arab nations through strengthened regulation, legal clarity, and competitive digital policies aligned with Vision 2040.
Dubai, UAE [June 9, 2025]– Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, is a Platinum sponsor of…
e& UAE has unveiled the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 prototype at Gitex Global, offering data rates of up to 100 Gbps. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize wireless connectivity, supporting high-bandwidth applications like 4K streaming and low-latency services, while incorporating advanced security measures.
This landmark deployment of ZTE and MTN’s 5-band RRU in South Africa improves efficiency, reduces site complexity, and cuts power consumption by over 40%. It sets a new global standard for sustainable network evolution, empowering Africa’s digital transformation while addressing cost, capacity, and environmental challenges faced by telecom operators.
Designed as neighborhood access points available 24/7, the KaliSpot 1Net kiosks bring together, within a shared and hybrid infrastructure, cash-in…
Ooredoo has partnered with Infobip and Microsoft to introduce AI Hub to Qatar, enhancing customer engagement through conversational AI. The AI-driven tool integrates OpenAI with messaging platforms, empowering local businesses to provide efficient, secure, and modern communication, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation and Vision 2030.
Technology acquisition from U.S. resale goods partner Backflip announced with the global exchange platform’s first market in Kuwait Kuwait City,…
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.
Reboot Coding Institute launches AI Generalists and AI First programs to build AI skills among Bahraini professionals and youth, fostering ethical and practical AI adoption across sectors.