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At Capacity Europe 2024, stc Group was awarded Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider and Best Sales Team Globally. The Group also formed strategic partnerships with Cubic Telecom and China Unicom to enhance IoT innovation and connectivity, reinforcing its commitment to driving digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.
Orange Jordan hosted the “Lab of Tomorrow” initiative with GIZ at its Innovation Hub, empowering startups to develop tech solutions enhancing independence for persons with disabilities. The program underscores Orange’s commitment to digital inclusion and entrepreneurship, strengthening its role in fostering an inclusive and innovative digital future in Jordan.
Salesforce has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, along with a partnership with IBM to launch an AI Center of Excellence. The company also committed to upskilling 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Pakistan’s participation in London Tech Week 2025, highlighting the government’s dedication to youth empowerment and digital growth. The event showcased Pakistan’s expanding tech influence and its commitment to becoming a significant player in the global digital economy.
Du and Paltel have partnered to establish a direct, high-speed telecom link between the UAE and Palestine, enhancing connectivity and services for wholesale and enterprise markets across the region.
Huawei and Visit Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Qatar’s tourism sector through advanced technology and marketing. Their partnership focuses on leveraging Huawei’s digital tools to attract global travelers, enhance the tourism experience, and position Qatar as a leading global destination for both leisure and business.
Newlab has expanded into Saudi Arabia with a strategic partnership to foster critical-tech startups. The new Riyadh hub, set to open in 2025, will support commercialization, offering essential infrastructure and innovation programs. The first program, The Mining Innovation Studio, focuses on tech solutions for challenges in the mining sector.
The platform offers improved data communication, low latency, and increased network capacity.
Jordan’s tourism sector saw strong growth in February, with tourism revenue rising by 10% year-on-year to JD428 million. International arrivals surged by 13%, while overnight visitors increased by 9%. These gains are driven by strategic marketing, enhanced services, and resumed flight routes, aligning with Jordan’s goal of sustained tourism growth.
Pakistan’s PTA QoS survey for Q2 2025 reveals that major telecom operators—Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, and Zong—failed to fully meet standards for 4G coverage, latency, and broadband performance, highlighting urgent needs to improve mobile network quality