The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a prominent global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has introduced amendments to its Data Protection Regulations.
By Dr. Abdulrahim Al-Hour, Experienced Journalist, Academic and Economic Expert
The huge tech companies Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft have been designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU's newly enacted Digital Markets Act (DMA). This legislation aims to control tech sector overreach and enhance competition within internet services.
Digital transformation investments in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) are projected to more than double between 2021 and 2026, with spending expected to reach over $74 billion by 2026, according to the latest forecast of the International Data Corporation (IDC). This surge in investment, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%, highlights the region's increasing focus on digitalization, which is set to account for 43.2% of all ICT investments in 2026.
Thirty global startups have secured their spot in the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s (DCAI) Accelerator Programs and will develop their innovative AI solutions during the 8-week program, according to an official statement.
BSS/OSS integration will be critical for telcos to reap the full benefits of this transformative technology.
In a notable development, Ooredoo has announced its membership in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialized agency for information and communication technologies, as an ITU-R Sector Member. As a distinguished Sector Member, Ooredoo seeks to contribute its expertise, innovation and resources to the collective endeavor of connecting the world.
In the dynamic world of telecommunications, Vodafone Oman has emerged as a beacon of innovation and progress, leading the charge with its ground-breaking 5G Next network. Unlike traditional operators, Vodafone Oman has embarked on a visionary journey, establishing a greenfield 5G network from day one.
The 2023 China Mobile Southeast Asia Regional Cooperation Conference was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 1, bringing together China Mobile and its regional partners with government representatives from across Southeast Asia. With the theme “Embrace Digitalization and Collaboratively Shape an Intelligent Future,” the conference provided a platform for fruitful discussions and the announcement of visionary partnerships.
The prices of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have experienced significant fluctuations over the past few months due to increasing economic and regulatory pressures. Traders are now gearing up for a seismic event on Wall Street in the crypto markets worth $15.5 trillion in September. This comes after an insider at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned buyers of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies about the Binance platform, suggesting that Elon Musk could turn X (Twitter) into an updated version of the electronic bank PayPal called "Pi-Bi-El."
