Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Microsoft, in partnership with MCIT, has expanded its datacentre region in Qatar, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses. This initiative supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, enabling public and private sectors to leverage advanced AI technologies, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth.
Qatar topped Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for mobile broadband speeds in February, March, and April, with Samsung S24 models reaching 971 Mbps. Al Rayyan was the fastest mobile city globally. Ooredoo’s investments in technology and infrastructure have solidified Qatar’s leadership in mobile internet speeds, supporting Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
Google Cloud’s Doha Summit celebrated a year of growth and AI innovation in Qatar, with over 1,000 attendees highlighting the impact of Google Cloud’s services. Discussions focused on AI advancements, digital transformation, and future potential, emphasizing the region’s growing digital landscape.
Ooredoo has partnered with Nutanix to develop a hybrid multi-cloud environment for Qatar Airways, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Ooredoo is extending its partnership with Netcracker to improve CRM and revenue management, supporting various services and industries, including ICT, IoT, fintech, and entertainment.
Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, and Nutanix partner to create a hybrid multi-cloud environment, enhancing the airline’s customer experience and business performance. This collaboration leverages Nutanix’s cloud platform, ensuring scalability and efficiency, and highlights Ooredoo’s role in driving digital innovation.
Qatari Investors Group (QIG) has partnered with SAP SE to transition its business processes to SAP’s cloud ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This move, supported by RISE with SAP, aims to enhance operational efficiency, real-time data access, and innovation, aligning with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
Qatar’s banking sector, highlighted in KPMG’s ‘Qatar Banking Perspectives Report – 2023’, showcases resilience and agility amid global economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation and robust risk management in maintaining profitability and adapting to a dynamic financial environment.
Qatar is set to host the world-renowned Web Summit in 2024, with plans to continue for five years. This event, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030, will transform Doha into a tech hub and boost the economy, offering a platform for global tech collaboration in the Middle East.
Ooredoo, in collaboration with Cisco, has launched the Cloud Phone service in Qatar, enhancing its business broadband offerings. The event highlighted this strategic partnership and showcased the capabilities of Cisco’s BroadSoft platform, underlying the Cloud Phone service.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in Qatar promotes the use of AI and facial recognition for digital SIM card registration, enhancing convenience and aligning with Qatar’s Vision 2030 objectives.