The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has partnered with Smart Umm Al Quwain to launch the DGOV Academy in Umm Al Quwain. This pioneering initiative aims to enhance the digital transformation expertise of government employees.

Reports and Coverage
New UK-US Data Bridge to Take Effect in October
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced details on the new transatlantic data flow mechanism for UK-to-US personal data transfers.
‘Madrid Automate Camp’: Collaboration Plays Vital Role in Advancing Smart Cities
The Tower Automation Alliance hosted the second edition of “Automate Camp” at the Official College of Architects in Madrid, Spain. The event, dedicated to the evolution of smart cities, gathered prominent stakeholders from major TowerCos operating both in Spain and on the global stage, alongside institutions at the forefront of telecommunications infrastructure development and other key industry players.
Central Asia ICT Ecosystem Explores Innovative Approaches for Growth
The ICT environment in Central Asia is maturing, and the competition for telecom operators in Kazakhstan and Central Asia is increasing in the rapidly expanding market.
Kuwait Ministry of Health Embraces AI for Diagnosis and Treatment
The Kuwait Ministry of Health has adopted cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for diagnosis and treatment across various medical disciplines. The ministry has initiated comprehensive training programs to equip its workforce with proficiency in this emerging technology.
Medtronic Data Privacy Lawsuit Spotlights Growing Concerns in Healthcare Tech
In a significant turn of events that has reverberated across the healthcare sector, Medtronic, a well-established manufacturer of medical devices, is currently entangled in a legal dispute.
Qatar Launches Initiative to Boost Government Digital Services
The Digital Factory initiative, launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), seeks to bring about a profound change in the way government digital services are provided.
Lebanon, Ogero Receive Multimillion-Dollar Support From China for a Solar Energy Project
Lebanon has secured a substantial multimillion-dollar donation from China to implement a solar energy initiative aimed at bolstering the country's beleaguered internet services.
From Telco to Techco: Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's Vision to Transform the Digital Future of Indonesia
On the sidelines of Digital Transformation World 2023 (DTW23-Ignite), the leading digital telco in Asia, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), held a media roundtable to discuss the infinite opportunities for empowering Indonesia.
Kuwait's MoC Chooses Public-Private Model to Complete Fiber Rollout
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) in Kuwait has announced its intent to finalize the last phase of the long-delayed national project aimed at expanding the coverage of the fiber-optic broadband access network across the entire country.