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UAE
The Technology Innovation Institute announced the opening of the Abu Dhabi Quantum Optical Ground Station . The stateof-the-art facility , the first in the Arab world and largest in the MENA region is dedicated to developing secure free-space optical communications . The station will integrate Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE into the global Quantum Key Distribution , QKD network . As one of the most mature quantum communications technologies , QKD enables secure and private communication by using quantum signals to establish encryption keys immune to tampering or interception .
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SAUDI ARABIA
Gulf Capital announced that it has signed an agreement with the Saudi Research Development and Innovation Authority , RDIA to deploy over $ 100 million into the Saudi technology and innovation sector over the next five years . The Letter of Intent , LoI was signed in Riyadh by Dr Rami Niazi , Vice Governor of Strategy at the Saudi Research Development and Innovation Authority and Dr Karim El Solh , Co-Founder and CEO of Gulf Capital .
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KUWAIT
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc , announced the Middle East ’ s inaugural commercial deployment of 5G RedCap Fixed Wireless Access , FWA . This marks a transformative advancement in high-speed , reliable internet access for both residential and commercial clientele . The forum attracted founding members alongside an array of global telecom providers and ecosystem stakeholders . 5G RedCap FWA heralds a new era in broadband services , offering users unparalleled , seamless connectivity .
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QATAR
Ooredoo Group announced a key partnership agreement with Avaya , a global provider in customer experience solutions , which will see Ooredoo integrate Avaya ’ s innovative contact centre and unified communications solutions into its service offerings for business customers across multiple countries . By leveraging Avaya ’ s trusted technologies alongside Ooredoo ’ s connectivity and digital services , businesses will gain access to a comprehensive suite of solutions available on-premises , through the cloud , or via a hybrid model .
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BAHRAIN
Aluminium Bahrain , Alba , one of the world ’ s largest aluminium smelters , and Emirates Global Aluminium , EGA , the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas , have recently inked a Technology Services Agreement for Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 . The agreement encompasses both onsite and remote assistance wherein EGA will provide Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 with technical support services , monitoring services as well as operational consultation . The agreement also covers operational and process audits , technical training workshops , as well as firsthand operation support , among others .
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