Maroc Telecom’s debt surged by 6.6 billion MAD, making it the most indebted company on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. This increase, driven by a legal dispute resolution, contributed to a 17% rise in net debt among non-financial companies. The report also highlighted growth in turnover and investments across sectors.
Zain Jordan has implemented an AI-powered chatbot platform using OpenAI’s LLM and OCR technology to improve document management efficiency. The platform allows employees to quickly retrieve data from both digital and scanned documents, saving time, reducing costs, and increasing accuracy, while driving digital transformation within the organization.
du has achieved a remarkable global ranking in the Microsoft Viva Glint Culture & Employee Engagement survey, securing a score of 85 and ranking in the top 25% of technology sector performers. This achievement highlights du’s commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that drives organizational success.
stc has signed an SR32.64 billion ($8.71 billion) contract to build and operate telecom infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The deal spans 18 months for preparation and execution, followed by 15 years of operational management. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and supports the country’s growing telecom sector.
KNETCO achieved remarkable growth in 2024, surpassing sales targets, strengthening its leadership in telecom and infrastructure, and advancing next-generation technologies like 5G. The company also launched innovative digital services and fostered a positive workplace culture, positioning itself as a key player in Kuwait’s digital transformation.
Ooredoo has become the first MENA operator to adopt GSMA Camara open-network APIs, boosting 5G and IoT personalization for customers and developers. The deployment, launched in the Maldives, will expand across Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Algeria, enhancing service reliability and enabling digital innovation for businesses.
PTCL has partnered with PayFast to launch a WhatsApp-based bill payment solution, enabling customers to view and pay bills seamlessly through WhatsApp. This initiative is part of PTCL’s digital transformation strategy, offering enhanced customer convenience and advancing digital payment options across Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Over the last month, the Middle East’s telecom landscape has been awash with high-impact deals, forward-thinking partnerships, and major technology…
Telecom Egypt, in partnership with Cisco, has activated a high-capacity subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable, connecting Egypt to France via Italy. This project enhances network efficiency, boosts international traffic capacity, and supports bandwidth-intensive services like AI and cloud computing, improving connectivity across the Mediterranean.
Ericsson has partnered with Grameenphone to enhance telecom services in Bangladesh, expanding Business Support Systems (BSS) and introducing AI-powered features. This collaboration aims to improve service delivery, reduce turnaround times, and support Grameenphone’s digital transformation, setting a global benchmark for telecom operations.
