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Chinese mobile operators cut operational emissions
The Chinese mobile operation industry recently reduced their operational emissions for the first time in 2024. However the volume of mobile data traffic has nearly quadrupled since 2019. As a whole the industry has begun taking actions to improve its energy efficiency and increased the use of renewables. Before the decline last year, previous analyses found regular annual increases in emissions in China, which rose 7 per cent between 2019 and 2023. Energy consumption grew 30 per cent since 2019 as data consumption soared with the nationwide rollout of 5G services, with the nation ending 2024 with just over 1 billion 5G connections. Steven Moore, head of climate action at the GSMA, stated the opportunity in China is enormous, as operators can propel the industry forward in its efforts towards net zero. 'A lot more needs to be done, and it is encouraging to see the mobile industry in Greater China making progress in this way', he noted. 'However, this first decrease is only realised if it goes further next year. We must double down and ensure we are doing everything we can as a global industry to halve emissions by 2030'. The Mobile Net Zero: Greater China report, released at the event, noted the drop in emissions comes as a growing number of mobile operators in the region are setting voluntary climate targets. Four operators in Asia Pacific have validated near-term science-based targets, while three have validated net zero targets. Several key suppliers also have committed to science-based targets and 2050 net zero targets. The annual Mobile Net Zero report found the mobile industry trimmed operational emissions by 8 per cent between 2019 and 2023 despite surging demand. Source: Reuters Image Credit: Stock Image
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Meta to introduce ads to WhatsApp
Meta looks to turn popular messaging platform WhatsApp into a fresh revenue stream via advertisements and paid subscriptions. The changes centre on WhatsApp's Updates tab, which hosts the app's user status feature and has 1.5 billion daily visits globally. With the latest upgrade, this section will house advertisements and commercial content separate from users' private chats. A new channel subscriptions feature will allow users to pay a monthly fee to receive exclusive updates from selected channels, such as news providers or public figures. Meanwhile, promoted channels will enable users to discover new creators, while also giving channel admins the option to boost their visibility in the commercial directory. In addition, ads shown directly in the status section will allow users to engage directly with businesses promoting products or services. In a statement, Meta emphasised that personal messages will remain ad-free and fully encrypted. The company explained that ad targeting will rely on general information such as location, language, followed channels, and user interaction with ads. For users who have linked WhatsApp with Meta's Accounts Centre, ad preferences across the company's services such as Instagram may also be used. Meta stressed that it will not sell or share phone numbers with advertisers, and personal messages, calls and group activity will remain off-limits for ad targeting. Rollout of the new tools is set to take place over the coming months. WhatsApp, acquired by Meta for $19 billion in 2014, has until now avoided traditional advertising, instead offering tools for small businesses such as shopping and digital payments. The update forms part of Meta's push diversify revenue streams as it ramps up investment in AI; the company recently committed $14.8 billion for a 49 per cent stake in AI data-labelling company Scale AI. Source: Mobile World Live Image Credit: Stock Image/Meta
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The Channel Leaders Forum & Awards 2025
The Channel Leaders Forum & Awards – Dubai is an exclusive half-day gathering designed to celebrate leadership excellence and inspire forward-thinking strategies in the channel ecosystem. With the rapid transformation driven by cloud, AI, and service-led models, the event brings together top channel executives, thought leaders, and innovators to explore what's next — and recognize the individuals shaping the future of partner-led business. This dynamic event combines powerful keynote insights, Fireside chat ,high-impact panel discussions, and a prestigious awards ceremony honoring top performers across sales, marketing, distribution, and reseller leadership roles.
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Sirius is building next-gen ecosystems for future digital nations
In the heart of the UAE's technological rise, Sirius International Holding is executing one of the region's most strategic and forward-looking investment approaches. Far from chasing short-term trends or speculative returns, Sirius is building a next-generation ecosystem to modernise public systems, safeguard national data, and enable sovereign digital infrastructure. At the core of Sirius' model is an investment thesis rooted in longevity and relevance, to create a full ecosystem of interconnected companies that improve the way nations function. This means targeting technologies that don't just make life easier for governments, communities, and businesses, but make operations smarter, faster, and more resilient for them. Strategic Investment Areas AI for Public Infrastructure: Sirius invests in artificial intelligence models tailored for government use, ranging from national identification and citizen services to smart transport systems and predictive grid management. Sirius invests in artificial intelligence models tailored for government use, ranging from national identification and citizen services to smart transport systems and predictive grid management. Smart Utilities & Energy Systems: The firm backs technologies that modernise how power and water are distributed and secured, enabling municipalities to deliver sustainable services while maintaining full data sovereignty. The firm backs technologies that modernise how power and water are distributed and secured, enabling municipalities to deliver sustainable services while maintaining full data sovereignty. Healthcare Technology: Sirius supports the development of advanced diagnostic tools, interoperable medical platforms, and secure health data systems, helping healthcare providers scale efficiently and ethically. Sirius supports the development of advanced diagnostic tools, interoperable medical platforms, and secure health data systems, helping healthcare providers scale efficiently and ethically. Seaport and Airport Modernisation: Investments are channelled into digital infrastructure that transforms critical national gateways into autonomous, secure, and real-time managed hubs for trade and travel. Investments are channelled into digital infrastructure that transforms critical national gateways into autonomous, secure, and real-time managed hubs for trade and travel. Sovereign Blockchain & Digital Finance: Sirius enables trusted digital economies through infrastructure that supports secure, government-backed digital assets and currencies, establishing sovereign financial resilience. Sirius enables trusted digital economies through infrastructure that supports secure, government-backed digital assets and currencies, establishing sovereign financial resilience. Climate Innovation & the Circular Economy: The company funds scalable platforms for waste management, recycling logistics, and emissions monitoring, empowering public agencies to meet environmental goals while remaining digitally independent. Each investment Sirius makes builds toward a future where digital infrastructure is designed for and governed by the nations it serves. As more governments prioritise digital sovereignty and infrastructure control, Sirius is already operating at that frontier, powering what's next for smarter, more secure societies. Image Credit: Sirius International Holding
