5G+ E& Ericsson Middle East and North Africa RAN Vendors November 11, 2024 Ericsson, e& plot route to 6G UAE-based operator e& signed an agreement with Ericsson to explore technology concepts which could make-up 6G alongside related use cases. By Chris Donkin
Ericsson Middle East and North Africa RAN Vendors October 31, 2024 Ericsson brings can du attitude to UAE 5G UAE-based du lined-up Ericsson to expand its 5G network as the operator continued moves to modernise its infrastructure and the reach of its connectivity in line with broader national digital goals. By Michael Carroll
AI & Cloud Google Middle East and North Africa October 31, 2024 PIF, Google Cloud partner on Saudi AI hub Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund reached an agreement with Google Cloud to build an AI hub for joint research on Arabic language models and Saudi-specific applications. By Mike Robuck
Middle East and North Africa Operators Orange October 29, 2024 Orange, Mastercard expand Africa payments services Orange partnered with Mastercard to integrate its mobile payments solutions with the financial company's network of merchants and retailers, a move designed to enable seamless digital transactions for millions of customers in seven countries in Africa. By Hana Anandira
AI & Cloud Digital Industries Middle East and North Africa Operators October 28, 2024 du seeks a Netcracker AI boost Netcracker Technology asserted UAE-based du would be better positioned to meet national AI targets after picking the US company to increase the level of automation in its network. By Michael Carroll
AI & Cloud Middle East and North Africa October 28, 2024 Aramco sets aside $100M for AI investments Aramco’s VC arm Wa’ed Ventures prepared a $100 million pot to finance early-stage AI start-ups and appointed a global advisory board to oversee the move, as it seeks to bolster Saudi Arabia’s ambitions around the technology. By Hana Anandira
Middle East and North Africa Nokia RAN Vendors October 22, 2024 Nokia opens digital hub in Morocco Nokia opened its first Innovation Centre in Africa and the Middle East, establishing a site in Morocco which it hopes will encourage technology development, support local talent and boost the country's digital offerings. By Hana Anandira
