His Excellency Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali, Minister of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), issued Ministerial Decision No. (108 /2025), enacting the Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Transformation.

Read more: Oman’s MTCIT Plots Structured Government Digital Transformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is catalyzing a new technological era, with multimodal AI systems redefining how we interact with technology. Multimodal AI transcends the capabilities introduced by traditional AI, simultaneously interpreting and integrating information from multiple sources, including text, images, audio, and video.

Read more: The Industries Set to Benefit from the Rise of Multimodal AI

In celebration of Earth Day’s 55th anniversary, the 2025 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” urges collective global action to fast-track the transition to renewable energy. The objective is to triple clean electricity output by 2030 by harnessing solar, wind, hydro, tidal, and geothermal sources.

Read more: Not Only on “Earth Day” But Every Day: ICT’s Mission for a Greener Future

The global data center market is vast and rapidly growing. By the end of 2025, there will be 6,111 public data centers worldwide, 5,544 colocation sites, and 567 hyperscale sites. These facilities have become foundational to enterprise digital transformation, enabling the delivery of advanced technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Read more: Seven Factors to Consider in Modern Data Center Transformation

Global cybersecurity solutions leader, Fortinet Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Cyber Security Center to fortify Sharjah’s digital defenses and strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure.

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The global 5G Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market is poised for exponential growth, with projections indicating a significant leap from USD 2.24 billion in 2024 to USD 22.9 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.24%, according to Verified Market Research.

Read more: 5G Industrial Internet of Things Market to Surge to USD 22.9 Billion by 2031

The Middle East is a rapidly developing region where Comarch began its operations over 20 years ago. The company consistently signs new contracts and renews long-term partnerships with key telecommunications operators, providing them with the most advanced solutions available. Comarch's commitment to the digital transformation of the Middle East was recognized during the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, a prestigious event highlighting outstanding telecommunications initiatives. Comarch was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for its contribution to the success of the event.

Read more: Comarch Solidifies Middle East Presence with Telecom Review Endorsement

Did you know that Qatar’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is projected to reach a market value of over QAR 2 billion by 2025? By 2030, artificial intelligence is expected to boost the national economy by 2.3% and generate approximately USD 5 billion in revenue, underscoring Qatar’s digital transformation and ambition to become a global AI innovator.

Read more: Why Qatar Might Be the Next AI Superpower

Constructing a submarine cable network spanning thousands of kilometers across challenging ocean depths is a monumental undertaking in the telecommunications industry. These modern marvels of fiber-optic technology facilitate terabit-speed data transmission, meeting the soaring demand for high-speed internet connectivity worldwide.

Read more: Navigating the Depths: Overcoming Multinational Challenges in Subsea Cable Projects

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