Topic: digital infrastructure
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Iraq Launches First Commercial Government Data Centers
Iraq has launched its first government-operated commercial data centers, marking a major step in modernizing its digital infrastructure for both public and private sectors. A partnership between Iraq's General Communications and Information Company and Nokia International will establish advanced ...
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STC & Saudi Aramco Partner on Digital Infrastructure Project
solutions by stc and Saudi Aramco have entered a five-year agreement to enhance Aramco's digital infrastructure through high-performance computing systems, supporting Saudi Arabia's technological self-reliance. The deal involves solutions by stc providing and maintaining advanced computing server...
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Qatar's First Commercial Internet Exchange Launches in Doha
Qatar has launched its first commercial Internet Exchange, Doha IX, in partnership with Ooredoo and DE-CIX, aiming to establish the country as a regional connectivity hub. Doha IX provides a secure, neutral, and high-performance interconnection environment for various networks, reducing latency a...
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Sadq Raises $1M to Expand Digital Trust in Saudi Arabia
Sadq, a Saudi digital signature startup, raised an additional $1 million led by Impact46 to enhance product development, security, and regional expansion. The platform provides legally compliant electronic signatures tailored to Saudi regulations while meeting international security and usability...
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AFR-IX Telecom Wins USTDA Grant for Medusa Subsea Cable to West Africa
AFR-IX Telecom has secured a USTDA grant to study extending the Medusa subsea cable from the Mediterranean to Africa's Atlantic coast, aiming to boost the region's internet infrastructure and development. The expansion plan includes potential landing points in Gabon and the DRC, leveraging the ex...
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e& enterprise deal to triple Serbia's data center capacity
e& enterprise and Serbia's Office for IT and e-Government have partnered to triple Serbia's data center capacity, positioning it as a regional digital hub. The expansion focuses on scaling the Tier-4 data center in Kragujevac to meet domestic and international demand with sovereign cloud and digi...
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Bahrain Triples Internet Upload Speeds After New Regulations
Bahrain's internet users have experienced significantly improved upload and download speeds due to a new regulatory framework that raised minimum fibre optic service standards. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's digital infrastructure to support a modern, data-driven economy and enha...
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U.K. and U.S. Strike $42B Tech Prosperity Deal During Trump Visit
The UK and US have announced a $42 billion technology partnership focusing on AI infrastructure, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy to reinforce their global tech leadership. Major private investments, including NVIDIA deploying 120,000 GPUs and Microsoft committing $30 billion, aim to b...
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Kuwait Accelerates Digital Shift with Google Cloud Alliance
Kuwait has formed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, endorsed by the government, to modernize its digital infrastructure and accelerate its shift to a knowledge-based economy. The collaboration emphasizes that cloud computing is critical for national growth and digital transformation, whi...
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BRICS Cloud City Forum Wraps Up in Moscow
The BRICS Cloud City Forum in Moscow attracted over 13,000 participants from 42 countries to discuss the impact of robotics and AI on urban infrastructure, digitalization, and societal changes. Key themes included using technology to enhance human happiness and climate resilience, with insights f...
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AI to Fuel 40% Surge in Global Trade by 2040, WTO Reports
AI could boost global trade by up to 40% by 2040 by enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and opening new markets through tools like predictive analytics and automated logistics. Digital trade platforms powered by AI are lowering barriers for businesses, especially SMEs, by streamlining cross-b...
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Whole Machines Power Belt and Road's Digital Future with High-End Computing
High-performance processors and integrated systems from firms like Hygon are accelerating digital transformation in Belt and Road nations, particularly in the Middle East. These domestically developed CPUs and DCU accelerator cards meet international benchmarks and support complex workloads, AI t...
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WA Health Launches $104M Digital Medical Record System
Western Australia has launched a $104 million digital medical record system to modernize patient information management and improve healthcare delivery across its vast, dispersed network. The system's first phase successfully migrated 44 million documents and introduced features like single sign-...
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South Africa's AI Race: The Narrative Has Changed
South Africa's AI narrative has changed from a warning of being left behind to one of proactive, strategic leadership on the continent. A new national policy framework, booming investment, and a growing talent pool are rewriting the script for the nation's technological future.
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UAE Leads Cybersecurity and Digital Innovation at GITEX 2025
The UAE is showcasing its leadership in cybersecurity and digital innovation at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, emphasizing international cooperation and investment in its growing digital ecosystem. Key technologies highlighted include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced cybersecurity, wh...
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Saudi Arabia's 4IR Industrial Transformation Surge
Saudi Arabia is transforming its industrial sector through advanced technologies and strategic initiatives as part of its long-term economic vision, focusing on diversification, infrastructure, and talent development. The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like AI, IoT, robotic...
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Stephen Liang Retires, Scott Armul Named Chief Product and Technology Officer
Stephen Liang, Vertiv's Chief Technology Officer, will retire on January 1, 2026, after thirty years of service, during which he significantly shaped the company's technology strategy and innovation. Scott Armul has been appointed as the new chief product and technology officer, effective the sam...
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Equinix Launches AI Infrastructure to Accelerate Business Innovation
Equinix introduced a new Distributed AI infrastructure suite, including a global AI-ready backbone, a worldwide AI Solutions Lab, and an enhanced interconnection service called Fabric Intelligence, to support modern intelligent systems. The infrastructure leverages a programmable, AI-optimized ne...
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AI: The Middle East's New Engine of Transformation
The Middle East is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence as a key driver for economic transformation, with over half of organizations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar identifying as fast movers in AI implementation and planning increased investments. AI technologies, including predictive an...
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ByteBridge, Naizak Partner on AI-Driven Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
ByteBridge and Naizak have formed a joint venture to develop hyperscale and AI-driven data centers in the Middle East, aiding international market entry and enhancing regional connectivity. The partnership combines Naizak's local expertise with ByteBridge's global experience to advance AI infrast...
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EU's €2T Budget Fails to Fund Open Source Tech
The European Commission's €2 trillion budget proposal aims to boost EU autonomy and competitiveness but notably omits specific funding for open source software, which is foundational to Europe's digital infrastructure. Investing in open source software enhances transparency, security, and adaptab...
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Why Your Startup Should Launch in Saudi Arabia Now
Saudi Arabia offers a compelling opportunity for tech startups due to its Vision 2030-driven transformation, supported by significant public funding and progressive policies. The country has rapidly emerged as a top startup ecosystem, with Riyadh ranking among the top 25 globally, fueled by incre...
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Bahrain's Mobile Internet Speed Ranks 5th Globally at 233.22 Mbps
Bahrain ranks as the world's fifth fastest country for mobile internet, with an average download speed of 233.22 Mbps according to Ookla’s 2025 Speedtest Global Index. This achievement reflects the Kingdom's strategic investments in digital infrastructure and next-generation technology, positioni...
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Agility: The New Marketing Infrastructure Foundation
Agile marketing infrastructure is essential for businesses to adapt quickly to economic volatility and changing market conditions, enabling responsive strategy and growth. Modular marketing technology supports real-time personalization and innovation by integrating AI-driven tools that align with...
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Get Your C-Suite Ready for the Agentic Web
The digital landscape is evolving as AI reshapes user interactions, requiring brands to cater to both human visitors and AI systems, which necessitates a fundamental rethink of marketing and technology strategies. Traditional SEO tactics are becoming less effective as AI-generated summaries and t...
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Egypt's MNT-Halan Targets GCC's Underserved Market with Expansion
MNT-Halan is expanding in GCC nations, targeting underserved consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to increase access to digital financial services. The company has grown rapidly, gaining 1.5 million users and offering loans, salary advances, and auto loans through strategic partnerships. Leverag...
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Bupa Arabia Drives Healthcare Innovation at Money20/20 as Platinum Sponsor
Bupa Arabia reinforced its role as a healthcare innovator by serving as the Platinum Sponsor for the Money20/20 Middle East conference, emphasizing its commitment to integrating advanced technology with health insurance. The company showcased its Bupa CareConnect division, presenting digital tool...
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Master AI Tools to Boost Your Skills, Says Microsoft India President
AI fluency is essential for professionals, requiring hands-on experience rather than just theoretical knowledge to build true expertise and confidence. AI enhances human capabilities by automating mundane tasks, allowing focus on strategic and creative work, and creating new roles like AI agent m...
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Microsoft Entra ID Flaw: The Critical Security Risk You Can't Ignore
Security researcher Dirk-jan Mollema discovered two critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Entra ID that could allow attackers to gain global administrator privileges across nearly all customer tenants. The flaws, involving legacy components like the Access Control Service and Azure Active Directo...
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Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM 4.0: World's Most Advanced AI Government Platform
The Abu Dhabi government has launched TAMM 4.0, an AI-native platform that proactively delivers personalized public services by anticipating individual life events and will debut at GITEX Global 2025. The platform features intelligent coordination across government bodies, predictive service deli...
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Report: The Trans-Tasman Tech Divide - Is New Zealand the Nimble Specialist to Australia's Established Powerhouse?
▼ Summary - New Zealand adopts a cautious, principles-based AI strategy with public sector leadership, while Australia focuses on amending existing regulations to foster innovation.- Business sentiment differs: New Zealand…
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Vodafone Qatar Named Official Telecom Partner for Seashore Phoenix Games
Vodafone Qatar has become the exclusive telecommunications partner for the Seashore Phoenix Games in a five-year alliance through 2029, starting with the 2025 event. The partnership involves providing connectivity solutions and digital interactions for athletes and spectators, aiming to enhance s...
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