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UAE
Facilities management services provider Emrill has enhanced its command centre with virtual reality technology to advance business functions across its projects and operations . The command centre provides employees and clients with access to video and visual information across projects with advanced VR headsets .
The Entrepreneurial Nation , an initiative of UAE Ministry of Economy , announced its partnership with Huawei Cloud to launch the Huawei Cloud Startup Programme in the country . The Programme seeks to accelerate UAE ’ s startup ecosystem , providing $ 150,000 in vouchers and access to Huawei Cloud ecosystem resources .
Cerebras and G42 announced Condor Galaxy , a network of nine interconnected supercomputers , offering a new approach to AI compute . This promises to significantly reduce AI model training time . Cerebras and G42 are planning to deploy two more such supercomputers , CG-2 and CG-3 , in the US in early 2024 .
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QATAR
Ooredoo Group announced new partnerships with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud technologies . Powered by Google Cloud ’ s API Management Platform , Apigee , with Tech Mahindra as implementation partner , Ooredoo ’ s IT operations will be modernised . The digital platform-based approach will enhance performance resulting in upgrade of customer experience .
Ooredoo announced launch of a new solution to enable business customers to manage waste in a smart , cost-effective and sustainable way . The new Ooredoo Business Smart Waste Management solution , which operates via Internet of Things , offers a comprehensive way to monitor and control waste management . The solution features sensors fitted to each waste receptacle , which allow real-time visibility of operations including bin fill levels .
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BAHRAIN
Beyon Cyber , the largest private cybersecurity operations centre , in Bahrain acquired a majority stake in DTS Solution based in UAE . Beyon Cyber also signed an exclusive partnership with Expel ,
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SAUDI ARABIA
Salam , previously known as Integrated Telecom Company , has selected Oracle to drive its innovation . Salam will use Oracle Communications ’ monetisation and unified operations solutions to deliver differentiated services to its customers . By implementing Oracle Cloud Scale Monetisation and Oracle Unified Operations solutions , combined with Oracle CRM Sales , Salam will replace legacy systems with a modern , end-to-end stack .
In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology , and Saudi Digital Academy , Huawei , has awarded Saudi based graduates of the ICT Talent Training Programme 2023 . This training programme is a strategic initiative designed to equip Saudi students with essential knowledge and skills for enhanced professional career growth .
Beyon Group announced a major investment of $ 250M in digital infrastructure . Beyon is developing Bahrain ’ s biggest and most advanced datacentre that will be located within Beyon Data Oasis in the south of Bahrain . Beyon Data Oasis will incorporate the SEA- ME-WE 6 and the Al Khaleej cables into the datacentre .
Alma Health , a digital healthcare provider , has partnered with Arabian Shield to enter Saudi Arabia . Alma Health is a direct-topatient digital healthcare provider which was founded in May 2021 , and launched in Abu Dhabi . The company is present in the United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia and Egypt .
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