IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

TRA Bahrain starts public consultation on D2D satellite services

Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has started public consultations on a landmark proposal to authorise satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services in the kingdom. This represents a major step in reinforcing Bahrain’s position as one of world's best-connected nations.

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AMD and Kerno announce Made in the Emirates initiative

Fri, 17 Oct 2025

AMD has signed a strategic collaboration with Kerno, a UAE-based enterprise infrastructure provider, to accelerate the delivery of AI and cloud infrastructure to GCC markets including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As part of this agreement, the companies will collaborate on a “Made in the Emirates” initiative, where AMD-based solutions will be co-developed in the UAE.

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AWS, e& to train 30,000 people in AI, cloud tech in UAE

Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and global technology group e& are bringing to life their digital transformation vision with the launch of the nationwide initiative “AI Nation – Afaaq” programme to train 30,000 individuals in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Google to build $15bn AI + data centre hub in India's Vizag city

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Google has announced a $15 billion investment to build a large AI + data centre hub in the south Indian city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag), thus pioneering a generational shift in AI capability and anchoring the next phase of US–India tech co-operation in an AI era.

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G42's prime AI infrastructure cluster set for 2026 handover

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has announced steady progress on its key development - Stargate UAE - a large-scale AI infrastructure cluster being developed by Khazna. The facility, a part of 5GW UAE–US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, is on track for 2026 handover.

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Bengaluru to host debut Gitex Ai India

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Gitex, the world’s largest tech and AI events network, will mark its debut in India with the inaugural Gitex Ai India in April 2027 in Bengaluru, it was revealed at the Gitex Global in Dubai.

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e&, Ericsson sign agreements to accelerate cloud transformation

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

UAE's leading telecom company e& has signed two strategic agreements with Ericsson to transform its core network and operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) architecture and infrastructure in the emirates using Ericsson’s key cloud-native solutions.

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Bahraini students shine at Gitex with their groundbreaking innovations

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Bahraini students continued to present their innovative projects and modern technological solutions for the second day at Gitex Global 2025, thus demonstrating the creativity, research excellence and scientific capabilities of the kingdom's youth.

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Microsoft launches AI-powered surface copilot+ PCs with built in 5G

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Global It giant Microsoft has unveiled the latest surface for Business Copilot+ PCs in the Middle East at the ongoing Gitex Global 2025 expo in Dubai, including the new Surface Laptop with 5G, the first Microsoft laptop to offer built-in 5G connectivity.

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Holo’s new AI platform rewires real estate experience for home-buyers

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Holo, the digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has unveiled a new AI-powered platform that aims at not just enhancing operations, but redefining how real estate works from the inside out.