CloudFabrix to Launch GenAI-Driven Telco Service Assurance Solution at Gitex 2024
This innovative offering enhances fault and performance management and aims to streamline operations for telecommunications providers in the Middle East and Africa.
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Edgnex Data Centres Invests $1 Billion in Thailand’s Digital Infrastructure
The project aims to enhance the country’s data processing capabilities and support the growing demand for digital services.
SAMENA Accelerator 2024 to Focus on 10 Gigabit Infrastructure and Digital Transformation
The SAMENA ACCELERATOR 2024 will spotlight 10 Gigabit network development, AI integration, and broadband infrastructure upgrades to drive digital transformation across the Middle East and Central Asia. In collaboration with Huawei, the event aims to foster innovation and enhance the region’s digital economy.
Qatar Investment Authority Plans Integration of QNBN and GBI to Enhance Digital Infrastructure
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to merge the telecommunications operations of Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Gulf Bridge International (GBI). This integration aims to create a carrier-neutral digital infrastructure leader, enhance international connectivity, and support Qatar’s economic diversification and digital transformation goals, expected to close in Q4 2024.
Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund to Merge Telecom Businesses for Digital Leadership
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund plans to merge Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Gulf Bridge International (GBI) to create a digital infrastructure leader. This initiative aims to position Qatar as a key digital hub globally, enhancing connectivity and unlocking new opportunities for growth.
Six African Nations Among Top 100 in 2024 E-Government Development Index
Six African countries have ranked in the top 100 of the 2024 E-Government Development Index (EGDI), with South Africa leading the continent. The index assesses the integration of technology in public services, highlighting the digital progress of African nations.
Iraq Seeks ITU Support to Propel Digital Transformation and Close Digital Divide
Ali Al-Moayyed of Iraq’s CMC invited ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin to Iraq to discuss enhancing Iraq’s digital infrastructure. Their talks, aimed at closing Iraq’s digital divide and fostering innovation, highlighted international cooperation as key to integrating Iraq into the global digital economy.
BMCA Advocates for Major Telecom Reforms in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association (BMCA) proposed 17 reforms to the BTRC, advocating for better consumer rights, service quality, and regulatory independence. Their suggestions include making internet access a human right and improving the transparency of tariff setting and infrastructure standards.
Pakistan’s Internet Infrastructure Faces Critical Challenges, Threatening Digital Future
Pakistan’s outdated internet infrastructure, with speeds averaging 10-20 Mbps, hinders its growth in the global digital economy. Experts call for investment in fibre-optic networks, regulatory reforms, and setting a 100 Mbps minimum standard to improve connectivity and foster innovation.
Saudi Arabia Achieves Second Place in UN Telecommunication Infrastructure Index Among G20 Nations
Saudi Arabia ranks second among G20 nations in the UN Telecommunication Infrastructure Index, reflecting the Kingdom’s significant progress in enhancing digital infrastructure to support robust e-government initiatives and spur economic growth.
