Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched Samsung TV Plus in the UAE, a free ad-supported TV service available on 2022-2024 Samsung TV models. The platform offers diverse live channels and content, including news, sports, and entertainment, aiming to enhance customer experience with 24/7 access in both English and Arabic.
Kanari AI and Kata.ai partner to enhance conversational AI across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, combining advanced speech recognition with dynamic chatbot technologies.
Al Dhahirah Governorate has partnered with Oman Towers to build ornamental telecom towers, starting in Ibri. These towers, designed to be landmarks, will enhance local infrastructure and aesthetics, supporting the region’s development goals and reducing visual pollution.
EOS-X SPACE plans to launch space flights in Abu Dhabi by 2025, offering a unique travel experience via pressurized capsules lifted by helium balloons. The company’s ambitious expansion includes significant investments and aims to target high-net-worth individuals, projecting substantial revenue growth over the next five years.
Zain Jordan has introduced Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) technology, providing ultra-fast, reliable internet to every room in a household. This innovative solution, featuring invisible fiber optic cables, sets a new standard for home internet, reflecting Zain’s commitment to technological advancement and improving the digital lives of its customers.
Tether has invested $3 million in Kuwait’s Kem App to expand digital financial services in the Middle East. This partnership aims to boost regional adoption of USD₮ and enhance access to decentralized finance. The collaboration marks a significant step in transitioning the Gulf region into a digital cash economy, promoting financial inclusion and stability.
Egypt’s Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) hosted the 2nd Software Testing Day, emphasizing AI-driven trends in software testing to bolster the nation’s digital exports and industry leadership.
Banglalink, Bangladesh’s third-largest mobile operator, is postponing its IPO launch due to current market conditions, including political uncertainties and underperformance of telecom stocks. The company, optimistic about a 2024 IPO, has also explored partnerships with digital banks and recently initiated a national roaming field trial with Teletalk. Challenges include non-implementation of SMP restrictions and unfeasible regulations for SIM-locked handsets.
Huawei launched the Seeds for the Future 2024 program in Nepal, marking its fourth year of supporting the country’s digital transformation. The program, in partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Education, offers training and competitions in China, aiming to empower Nepali students with technological knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
Saudi Arabia’s Emerging Technology Adoption Readiness Index improved from 60.35% to 70.70% in one year. The increase in participating agencies, along with advancements in AI, drones, digital twinning, and other technologies, highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to modernizing its digital infrastructure and aligns with Vision 2030 goals.
