Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo and Bawwaba’s telecom-backed B2B marketplace empowers Omani businesses with a digital platform to expand trade, supporting SME growth and economic diversification in alignment with Oman’s digital transformation goals.
Syntys enabled Ooredoo’s sovereign AI cloud in Qatar with modular, GPU-ready data centers supporting NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, advancing Qatar’s AI strategy and digital sovereignty.
Qatar’s Ooredoo and the UAE’s du have launched sovereign AI cloud services hosted locally to provide secure, low-latency access to advanced AI computing power. Ooredoo’s platform, powered by Nvidia Hopper GPUs, and du’s “National Hypercloud,” built on Oracle Alloy infrastructure, aim to accelerate AI adoption in sectors like finance, healthcare, and smart cities. These sovereign clouds enable compliance with national data policies while fostering innovation among governments, startups, and enterprises.
Ooredoo’s launch of AI cloud services powered by NVIDIA GPUs delivers high-performance, secure, and locally hosted AI infrastructure in Qatar, accelerating AI adoption across key industries and supporting national digital transformation goals.
Ooredoo has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to deploy the APIGEE API platform, enabling network-as-a-service capabilities and new revenue models through GSMA Open Gateway APIs across fintech, mobility, and other industries.
Ooredoo has become the exclusive telecom partner for the Wanda Diamond League Doha Meeting, strengthening its support for global sports excellence. This partnership highlights Ooredoo’s commitment to community well-being and international sporting events, while further promoting Qatar’s position as a leading destination for world-class athletics.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson to upgrade its charging system with a cloud-native solution for its 5G standalone network. This system allows Ooredoo to monetize new services efficiently, such as AR/VR, gaming, and streaming. The collaboration strengthens Ooredoo’s 5G capabilities and enhances digital experiences for users.
Ooredoo has renewed its 25-year partnership with the Qatar Football Association for the Amir Cup, securing a four-year sponsorship agreement. The deal reinforces Ooredoo’s ongoing support for national sports and commitment to enhancing Qatar’s football community. The partnership will run until 2028, continuing their long-standing collaboration.
Ooredoo has secured Kuwait’s first Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) submarine cable landing, enhancing regional and global connectivity. With a capacity of up to 480 Tbps, the cable will support cloud services, AI, and digital transformation. This project strengthens Kuwait’s position as a key data transit hub.
Ooredoo shareholders approved a QR0.65 per share cash dividend after the company reported strong growth in 2024, with a 2% revenue increase and a 14% rise in net profit. Key developments include partnerships with NVIDIA, the launch of a new data center, and the acquisition of the ‘Fibre in Gulf’ subsea cable.