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e & and Al Rayan Investments join forces to connect 42,000 + residents across Abu Dhabi
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& UAE, the flagship telecommunications arm of global technology group e &, has signed a landmark agreement with Al Rayan Investments to deliver high-speed managed Wi-Fi services connecting more than 42,000 residents across two of Abu Dhabi’ s largest workforce and humanitarian communities: the Construction Workers Residential City( CWRC) Labour Camp and Moon Flower Humanitarian City.
Under the agreement, e & UAE will design, deploy and operate a high-speed, fully managed Wi-Fi network that delivers highquality Internet access, reliable coverage, secure connectivity and centralised performance management across both communities.
The service will enable thousands of workers and displaced individuals to stay connected with their families, access digital services and participate more fully in community life.
Sultan Al Dhaheri, General Manager of e & UAE in Abu Dhabi, said:“ Connectivity is a fundamental right in today’ s world and every connection we build should make life a little easier for someone.
“ Our work with Al Rayan Investments helps extend access to communities that need it most, keeping people close to what matters: their families, their work and their community. Through this partnership, we are ensuring that technology serves people first, advancing the UAE’ s vision for inclusive, connected living.”
Orange Jordan and JoPACC partnership opens fintech pathways for Coding Academy graduates
Orange Jordan has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding( MoU) with the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company( JoPACC) in a strategic step aimed at enhancing integration between the digital and fintech sectors.
The MoU focuses on empowering graduates of the Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Center by providing them with practical experience and applied opportunities that meet the requirements of the labour market.
This will be achieved through specialised training programmes, joint innovation initiatives and opportunities to develop practical projects and network with the fintech sector.
The CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, highlighted the launch of a new joint initiative with JoPACC, building on the longstanding fintech co-operation through Orange Money.
He emphasised that the initiative reinforces Orange Jordan’ s commitment to empowering the Coding Academy’ s students through hands-on projects, innovation and real market exposure, while underscoring JoPACC’ s support via the JOIN Fincubator for eligible graduates and BIG by Orange startups.
He added that the initiative accelerates the translation of technical ideas into practical payment solutions, strengthens the adoption of advanced financial technologies and supports the sustainable growth of Jordan’ s digital ecosystem.
The CEO of JoPACC, Maha Bahou, also expressed her pride in the collaboration, emphasising the importance of this partnership in building effective connections with graduates and providing them with the opportunities they need to confidently enter the labour market. •
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