IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Global consortium in deal to build AAE-2 subsea cable network

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

In a landmark move to advance global connectivity, a consortium of four subsea cable operators - Zain Omantel International, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt, has reached an agreement to build AAE-2 subsea cable linking Asia, Africa and Europe.

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Consortium to build Asia-Africa-Europe-2 subsea cable system

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators - Zain Omantel International (ZOI), PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt -- have signed an MoU to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

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Cisco powers secure infrastructure for the AI era

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Cisco has introduced new innovations designed to help organisations accelerate secure artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and transform IT operations with next-generation networks and security as well as collaborate to meet global pace of innovation.

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Khazna Data Centers, NVIDIA join to develop AI factories in region

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Aligning with growing demand for AI infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, today announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to build AI factories in the MEA region.

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Moro Hub seals strategic resellers agreement with OpenText

Tue, 10 Jun 2025

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Dewa, has sealed a strategic agreement with OpenText, a leader in Information Management solutions, that empowers Moro Hub to resell OpenText’s key portfolio of AI-enabled solutions and services across the UAE.

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IBM to build first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer

Tue, 10 Jun 2025

IBM has announced plans to build the first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer, thus setting the stage for practical and scalable quantum computing. Set for 2029 delivery, IBM Quantum Starling will be built in its new data centre in New York.

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F5 delivers cloud-native network for AI, High-Bandwidth app

Tue, 10 Jun 2025

F5, a leader in the delivery of app and API, has unveiled its Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0 solution that helps enhance the capabilities of F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) for large-scale cloud-native applications.

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Wipro boosts Mideast presence with new Riyadh HQ

Tue, 10 Jun 2025

Wipro, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, has relocated its Middle East headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh. This is the latest addition to its growing presence in the region, which includes offices in Jeddah and Jubail.

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Ghana, UAE sign $1bn Accra innovation hub deal

Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Ghana is set to benefit immensely from a newly signed $1 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a cutting-edge innovation hub in Accra, solidifying its ambitions to lead Africa’s digital transformation.

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UiPath appoints Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional VP for Saudi Arabia

Tue, 03 Jun 2025

UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, has appointed Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional Vice President (RVP) and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, amid rising demand for AI-powered automation adoption across the Gulf.