International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the 100% sale of Backlite Media, the out-of-home advertising company headquartered in the UAE, to Multiply Group, the Abu-Dhabi based holding company that invests in transformative organisations. The transaction underscores Multiply Group’s focus on transformative investments and positions Backlite Media as a strategic asset within its portfolio. […]
In a significant technological leap forward, STC Bahrain, a leading digital enabler, has announced the launch of an innovative instant mobile SIM activation service powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and eSIM technology. This first-of-its-kind solution
Global law firm Clifford Chance is taking a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey by expanding its use of AI technologies with the deployment of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Viva Suite for its
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Ooredoo Group Pledges $1.1bn to Bridge Digital Divide
In a significant legal development, Qatar’s Ooredoo Group has committed a cumulative investment of $1.1bn for the period 2024-2026 to bridge the digital divide in developing markets. The pledge was made as part of
Telecom Egypt, the integrated operator of communications and Information Technology services in Egypt, has entered into a strategic partnership with Huawei during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024) to deploy 5G network infrastructure. This collaboration underscores
International law firm Gowling WLG has announced the launch of Saturn, a groundbreaking service designed to combat online infringement using artificial intelligence (AI). Saturn utilizes advanced AI technology to assist brands in identifying copycat and
With General Counsel Richard Morton (pictured) at the helm of its legal department, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to propel the use
Giza Systems, a prominent technology solutions provider, has successfully secured financing totaling USD 84 million for a Murabaha facility and EGP 2.82 billion for a Mudharaba facility. These funds are structured to support the expansion initiatives of
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DAMAC’s Edgnex and Vodafone to Build $100M Data Center in
DAMAC Properties is making significant strides in digital infrastructure investment. Teaming up with British telecoms operator Vodafone, Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC is embarking on a groundbreaking venture worth $100 million to establish a new data
Al Tamimi & Company Saudi Arabia has provided legal counsel to the National Center for Privatization (NCP), Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Al-Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) in the completion of a
