Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt, Telecom Egypt, ITIDA, and Nokia have signed an MoU to create an IP Excellence Center, boosting Egypt’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and ICT exports. This partnership will enhance network automation, AI advancements, and software development, positioning Egypt as a global IT services hub.
The inaugural EU-Jordan Business Forum showcased Orange Jordan’s transformation into an economic enabler, highlighting substantial investments in digital infrastructure and innovative projects like the “Innovation Space,” emphasizing their strategic partnership with the EU.
SharkNinja, a leading home technology company, will occupy 32,000 sq ft at Battersea Power Station’s 50 Electric Boulevard for its new EMEA headquarters. The office will accommodate up to 320 employees, featuring modern amenities and state-of-the-art testing facilities. This move supports SharkNinja’s growth and innovation goals.
Beyon has partnered with LigaData to develop a cutting-edge Data Lakehouse, integrating structured and unstructured data into a single platform. This initiative aims to enhance Beyon’s data infrastructure, drive innovation, and provide personalized services. The partnership will support Beyon’s data and AI plans, boosting agility and operational excellence across its companies.
Zain Bahrain has been named one of the Top 50 strongest companies in Bahrain by Albilad Press for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights the company’s resilience, innovation, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Zain Bahrain maintains a Bahrainization level of over 93%, supporting local workforce development and contributing to the kingdom’s sustainable future.
Opensignal’s report reveals that Saudi Arabia ranks third in 5G download speed among EMEA markets, with Qatar leading the group. Most GCC countries have average 5G speeds above 200Mbps. Download speeds in Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have improved significantly due to increased 5G adoption.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss their strategic partnership and AWS’s investments in Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on strengthening digital infrastructure and advancing the digital economy and innovation in the region.
Fortinet’s 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals key trends and challenges in cloud security, emphasizing the importance of protecting cloud environments as Saudi Arabia advances its digital transformation. The report highlights global adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies and identifies security, compliance, and resource limitations as primary challenges.
The fourth E3 Customer Experience Conference, organized by the National Customer Experience Academy (NCXA), will be held in Riyadh on July 9-10. The event will explore the latest trends and technologies in customer experience, featuring a hackathon and workshops, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to enhance customer satisfaction and innovation.
A regional workshop in Muscat highlighted AI’s potential to create 97 million jobs worldwide and contribute 14% to global income, growing at 33% annually. The event, part of efforts to develop the Islamic World Artificial Intelligence Charter, featured speeches and panel discussions by prominent experts.