Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nokia and TAWAL have launched the world’s first live multi-tenant Open RAN edge-cloud platform, enabling mobile operators and enterprises to offer 5G services at lower costs. This breakthrough allows multiple service providers to share infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, while supporting Saudi Arabia’s smart city projects.
Nokia and Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition have signed an MoU to support the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The partnership will enhance digital infrastructure, including 5G networks and fiber optics, while focusing on talent development, digital skills, and creating a National Digital Fabric to drive Morocco’s digital economy.
Nokia and Zain KSA have partnered to introduce the first 4G/5G femtocell service in Saudi Arabia and the MEA region. The solution, featuring Nokia’s Smart Nodes, will enhance indoor connectivity and optimize Zain KSA’s B2B portfolio, improving customer experience and increasing network availability for enterprise customers.
Nokia has inaugurated its Innovation Center in Salé, Morocco, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transition. This regional hub aims to enhance digital transformation, support 5G readiness, and develop local talent. Equipped with advanced technologies, the center will contribute to Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision and foster innovation.
Nokia Bell Labs and e& have signed an MoU to collaborate on AI research for industrial automation. This partnership will develop responsible AI solutions to enhance sustainability and efficiency in strategic industrial sectors, accelerating digital transformation in the Middle East and beyond.
Du, in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, achieved a 70% boost in uplink performance on its 5G Advanced network in the MEA region. This trial, a first in the region, utilized advanced 5G technologies to enhance connectivity and indoor coverage, supporting high-demand applications like video conferencing and live streaming.
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.
ITIDA, Telecom Egypt, and Nokia have signed an MoU to establish an IP Excellence Center in Egypt, expanding Nokia’s operations and boosting Egypt’s ICT services exports. The center will serve 60 countries in the MEA region, leveraging local talent and enhancing Egypt’s role in the global digital ecosystem.
Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing Industry 4.0 digital transformation initiatives. The MoU targets the development of digital use-cases across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, promoting innovation and technology integration.