Orange Jordan is enhancing its 5G coverage while promoting the “Subscribe & Win with 5G” campaign, allowing subscribers to win prizes like a 2024 BYD ATTO 3 electric car and PlayStation 5 consoles. The campaign aims to encourage the adoption of innovative 5G services across the kingdom.
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, inaugurated the Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo, with a $30 million investment. This hub aims to enhance the country’s digital services and support local talent, positioning Egypt as a competitive player in the global technology and outsourcing markets.
SLT-Mobitel is set to host Sri Lanka’s first-ever TM Forum event, TelcoNEXT, on October 29, 2024. The gathering will bring together telecom leaders and experts to discuss digital innovation, challenges, and strategies for growth. The event aims to strengthen collaboration within the industry and enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
PTCL Group CEO Hatem Bamatraf announced a two-year integration plan following the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan at GITEX. The merger aims to enhance connectivity and digital innovation in Pakistan, with immediate network quality improvements expected post-regulatory approvals, fostering socio-economic development and technological advancement.
Omantel has successfully concluded its Extended Reality Bootcamp, bringing together 37 tech enthusiasts to explore Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. The event, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting Oman’s Vision 2040, featured industry experts and focused on equipping participants with essential XR skills for future tech entrepreneurship.
Huawei, in collaboration with industry partners, launched the “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” initiative at the Huawei B2B Innovation Summit. This initiative signifies the transformation of traditional telecommunications operators into Technology Companies, focusing on business servitization, service platformization, and platform intelligentization to enhance value and operations in the digital age.
Spotify has launched its ‘Lite’ app for emerging markets, including countries in Africa like South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The app is designed to use less data, storage, and battery, making it ideal for older devices and areas with limited connectivity.
The African Digital Summit 2024 in Casablanca highlighted Africa’s commitment to leveraging technology for growth. Day 2 featured discussions on AI, digital ecosystems, employee retention, and media innovation, concluding with the introduction of the African Digital Awards to celebrate technological excellence across the continent.
JLL has expanded its technology division, JLL Technologies (JLLT), into the Middle East to enhance innovation in commercial real estate. Led by Dr. Matthew Marson, the division aims to provide advanced digital solutions, focusing on smart building design and data-driven strategies to improve client outcomes and operational efficiency.
Artefact will host a one-day summit in Riyadh on October 8, 2024, bringing together over 150 global thought leaders to discuss advancements in data and AI. The event will showcase cutting-edge innovations and offer insights into driving business growth through AI.
