Thirty global startups have secured their spot in the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s (DCAI) Accelerator Programs and will develop their innovative AI solutions during the 8-week program, according to an official statement.

Read more: Dubai’s AI Accelerator Programs Draw Growing Interest from Global Tech Startups

In a notable development, Ooredoo has announced its membership in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialized agency for information and communication technologies, as an ITU-R Sector Member. As a distinguished Sector Member, Ooredoo seeks to contribute its expertise, innovation and resources to the collective endeavor of connecting the world.

Read more: Ooredoo Joins ITU, Furthering Its Commitment to Drive ICT Innovation

In the dynamic world of telecommunications, Vodafone Oman has emerged as a beacon of innovation and progress, leading the charge with its ground-breaking 5G Next network. Unlike traditional operators, Vodafone Oman has embarked on a visionary journey, establishing a greenfield 5G network from day one.

Read more: Vodafone Oman's 5G Next Network: Pioneering the Nation’s Green-Field Future

The 2023 China Mobile Southeast Asia Regional Cooperation Conference was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 1, bringing together China Mobile and its regional partners with government representatives from across Southeast Asia. With the theme “Embrace Digitalization and Collaboratively Shape an Intelligent Future,” the conference provided a platform for fruitful discussions and the announcement of visionary partnerships.

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The prices of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have experienced significant fluctuations over the past few months due to increasing economic and regulatory pressures. Traders are now gearing up for a seismic event on Wall Street in the crypto markets worth $15.5 trillion in September. This comes after an insider at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned buyers of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies about the Binance platform, suggesting that Elon Musk could turn X (Twitter) into an updated version of the electronic bank PayPal called "Pi-Bi-El."

Read more: Crypto Market News: Musk, PYUSD and BlackRock ETF in Play

In an exclusive five-part series with Twimbit, Telecom Review will deliver insights on the performance of leading cloud service providers during the second quarter of 2023. This report will focus on the performance of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the past few months and how this will drive their services for the rest of the year.

Read more: Powering the Digital Future: The Growth of AWS Global Cloud Infrastructure

Digital transformation investments in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) are projected to more than double between 2021 and 2026, with spending expected to reach over $74 billion by 2026, according to the latest forecast of the International Data Corporation (IDC). This surge in investment, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%, highlights the region's increasing focus on digitalization, which is set to account for 43.2% of all ICT investments in 2026.

Read more: Harnessing Global Connectivity to Generate New Revenue Streams

In a significant development, Bilel Jamoussi has been appointed as Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB). This key appointment comes as ITU continues its mission to achieve universal, meaningful connectivity and sustainable digital transformation, presenting numerous opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Jamoussi brings a wealth of experience to his new role, boasting a remarkable 28-year career journey. With 15 years of private sector experience as a standards director and a solid 13-year foundation at ITU as the Chief of the Study Groups department, he has consistently championed international standards development in the ICT industry, striving to make the advantages of standards and technology accessible to a global audience.

Read more: Bilel Jamoussi Takes Helm as Deputy Director of ITU TSB

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