Saudi Arabia
Tawal and Nokia partner to demo multi-tenant Open RAN Edge cloud
Nokia and Saudi infrastructure provider Tawal have completed a groundbreaking live demo in Riyadh, showcasing a multi-tenant, shareable Open RAN Edge-cloud platform. The demo, claimed to be the first of its kind, demonstrated how mobile carriers and enterprises can deploy 5G services more affordably using Nokia’s anyRAN framework and Dell servers. Tawal’s neutral host model allows multiple operators to share the same Edge cloud infrastructure, reducing costs, energy use, and deployment delays. This collaboration supports scalable, on-demand 5G services aligned with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals…Read more
UAE
Khazna to build data centre near Ankara, Turkey
Khazna, a UAE-based wholesale data centre operator, plans to build a large-scale data centre of up to 100MW near Ankara, Turkey, in the Baskent Organized Industrial Zone. The facility, with its first phase optimised for cloud computing and future support for AI workloads, marks Khazna’s first expansion into Turkey. Backed by G42 and recent investments from MGX and Silver Lake, Khazna currently operates 30 data centres in the UAE and is also developing one in Egypt. This move aligns with strengthening UAE-Turkey relations and reflects growing regional collaboration in digital infrastructure and economic development…Read more
Dubai Future Foundation and Google Cloud launch strategic initiative
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have launched a strategic upskilling initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across Dubai’s government entities. Aligned with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, the programme offers access to Google Cloud’s advanced AI tools, training, and insights to empower CAIOs to drive impactful AI adoption and innovation. This collaboration supports Dubai’s ambition to be among the top 10 cities globally in the Government AI Readiness Index, reinforcing its role as a global leader in responsible AI-driven governance and digital transformation.