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Asharq Al-Awsat
29-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia's Deemah AlYahya Reappointed as DCO Chief
The Digital Cooperation Organization announced the reappointment of Deemah AlYahya as secretary-general for a new four-year term, following a nomination by the Kingdom and the approval of member states during the DCO council meeting held virtually in Kuwait. AlYahya's reappointment paves the way for implementing the organization's agenda over the next four years, as announced in February 2025 during the DCO's fourth annual general assembly. The agenda focuses on supporting collaborative efforts to enhance the resilience of the digital economy and promote social prosperity by advancing digital maturity levels across member states. On behalf of the DCO council, Kuwaiti Minister of State for Communication Affairs and chairman of the DCO council's current session Omar Al-Omar congratulated AlYahya on her reappointment as secretary-general. He noted that the decision reflects her exemplary leadership during her first term and expressed optimism about the continued success of the DCO over the next four years. Under AlYahya's leadership, the DCO has expanded its membership from five founding nations to 16 member states, solidifying its position as a multilateral international organization. The DCO focuses on empowering nations to shape policies and develop digital infrastructure that fosters economic opportunities, supports youth and entrepreneurs, and advances alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Zawya
16-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Communications Ministry discusses Google's investment in Kuwait
KUWAIT -- Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar met with Ruth Porat, Chief Investment Officer at Alphabet Inc. (Google), during her visit to Kuwait. The meeting aimed to strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on technology and digital investment collaboration to enhance digital integration in government agencies. This initiative supports Kuwait's development vision, "New Kuwait 2035." Key attendees included Shaima Al-Terkait, Abdulrahman Al-Thehaiban, Salim Eid and Martin Roski. All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
12-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ericsson and Mobily conclude successful quality-on-service APIs proof-of-concept for external application developers
This proof of concept showcases Mobily's network readiness for allowing external application developers to innovate and build robust services on top of Mobily's network. This initiative showcases a commitment to enhancing customer experiences, driving monetization opportunities, and aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced the successful completion of a proof of concept (PoC) demonstrating Quality-on- Service (QoS) capability exposure on Mobily's 4G and 5G networks. This innovative collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to fostering an ecosystem of digital innovation supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The PoC is a result of a memorandum of understanding signed at LEAP 2024 and involved enabling Quality-of-Service Application Programming Interfaces (QoS APIs) on Ericsson's Cloud Core Exposure Server (CCES), integrated with Ericsson's Policy Controller. This advancement demonstrates Mobily's readiness to allow external application developers to create robust services on its network, significantly enhancing user experience and driving new monetization opportunities. Omar Al Omar, Chief Network Officer at Mobily, says: 'With this new collaborative milestone, we are taking significant steps towards building a more programmable network. Our collaboration with Ericsson will empower application developers and enterprises to innovate and provide differentiated services that enhance customer experiences.' Håkan Cervell, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: 'Partnering with Mobily to demonstrate these capabilities highlights Ericsson's commitment to driving innovation in the telecommunications industry. Quality-on-Service capability will enable external application developers to offer enhanced connectivity experiences, showcasing the limitless potential of 5G networks.' According to a recent Ericsson ConsumerLab survey, 48 percent of 5G users in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are interested in paying more for differentiated connectivity that guarantees better performance for essential tasks. This collaboration aims to tap into that demand, driving innovation across sectors such as media and entertainment, cloud gaming, computer vision, and remote machine control. Ericsson and Mobily are dedicated to advancing the Saudi telecommunications landscape, continuously driving innovation to enhance services for customers across the region. The long-standing partnership is rooted in a shared vision of fostering a robust telecom ecosystem that aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, paving the way for a more connected future. ABOUT ERICSSON: Ericsson's high-performing networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we've been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises.
