Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Wazoku has expanded into the GCC region by establishing a UAE presence, investing in local server infrastructure, and partnering with FKRA for market expertise. This strategic move supports innovation management needs, builds on Wazoku’s track record, and aligns with the UAE’s R&D goals.
Omantel and FiberHome have launched a joint R&D centre to advance next-generation fibre networks, successfully trialing 50GPON technology at 50 Gbps speeds. The initiative supports Oman’s digital economy through innovations in smart cities, AI, and Industry 4.0.
LEAP 2025 in Riyadh will unveil groundbreaking innovations at its inaugural Tech Arena, featuring robotics, AI, healthcare technologies, and more. Over 170,000 visitors will experience live demos and interactive showcases. The event highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to innovation and its goal to become a global tech hub.
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Giza Systems has been awarded the Command Operations Control (COC) Data Centre project by the New Alamein City Authority. This data hub will play a key role in supporting decision-making, enhancing city management, and ensuring data security, contributing to Egypt’s Vision 2030 initiative for smart city development.
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.
Geidea is expanding its SoftPos service to Egypt after a successful launch in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This solution enables merchants to accept secure, contactless payments via smartphones, eliminating the need for traditional POS devices. The launch marks a key step in Geidea’s strategy to transform the region’s digital payment landscape.
TRAI has introduced stricter rules to curb spam calls and messages, imposing fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh on telecom operators for misreporting spam counts. The new regulations require operators to monitor call patterns and flag potential spammers in real time to ensure compliance.
By 2029, 5G subscriptions in the region are projected to reach 519 million, contributing to 48% of total data traffic.
Umniah Jordan will implement Ericsson’s AI and machine learning solutions to reduce energy consumption across its network operations after a successful proof-of-concept demonstrated a 20% reduction in 5G power usage. This follows previous AI-related collaborations between Ericsson and Umniah to optimize and expand network services.