Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Egypt)

Google Cloud Opens New Cloud Region in Doha

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.

Key Points: 
  • This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.
  • MCIT and the Qatari government have helped enable the growth of cloud across the government through the adoption of cloud policies, which facilitated Google Cloud's market entry.
  • Ahmad Al Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) said: "The launch of the new Google Cloud region in Qatar marks a significant milestone in our growing partnership with Google Cloud that started in 2020 with an agreement to establish Google Cloud's region in Doha.
  • QFZ and Google Cloud's strategic collaboration agreement to enable in-country Google Cloud presence was announced in early 2020.

Middle East Data Center Construction Market Outlook Report 2023: Market is Expected to Reach a Value of $2.861 Billion by 2028 from $1.845 Billion in 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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The "Middle East Data Center Construction Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Middle East Data Center Construction Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The presence of industrial parks, the availability of land, and the government's support motivate data center operators to develop data centers in Middle Eastern countries.
  • In the Middle East data center construction market, the presence of smart cities in the region also drives investments.
  • The surge in data center activities across the country will be a major source of revenue for construction contractors.

Middle East Data Center Construction Market Report 2023: Rising Adoption of Renewable Energy Sources Bolsters Sector

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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DUBLIN, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Middle East Data Center Construction Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Middle East Data Center Construction Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Middle East data center construction market is expected to growi at a CAGR of 7.59% during 2022 to 2028.
  • Digitalization across businesses will increase data center investments by colocation, cloud, Internet, and telecommunication providers.
  • The presence of industrial parks, the availability of land, and the government's support motivate data center operators to develop data centers in Middle Eastern countries.

FirstPoint Selected to Implement Private 5G Cellular Network with an Advanced IoT Connectivity Management Platform at a leading Israeli Hospital

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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NETANYA, Israel, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstPoint Mobile Guard, a leading provider of IoT connectivity management platforms, has been selected to run a pilot program aimed at setting up private 5G cellular networks at Barzilai Hospital, a leading hospital in Israel.

Key Points: 
  • NETANYA, Israel, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstPoint Mobile Guard, a leading provider of IoT connectivity management platforms, has been selected to run a pilot program aimed at setting up private 5G cellular networks at Barzilai Hospital, a leading hospital in Israel.
  • FirstPoint  is a cutting-edge end-component (IoT) connectivity management platform that provides unparalleled control, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness to organizations deploying large networks of IoT devices.
  • FirstPoint's innovative technology simplifies the complex landscape of IoT management, enabling organizations to take control of their IoT ecosystems and reduce their connectivity costs by up to 75%.
  • "FirstPoint is excited to participate in this program and help advance the development of 5G technology in Israel.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES RECEIVING A LETTER FROM THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS STATING IT IS SATISFIED THAT THE AGREEMENT WITH BEZEQ, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE OF FIBER-OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE LINES, HAS NO RISK OF CREATING SI

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announced, further to the Company's immediate reports on December 22, 2022 and on December 28, 2022, that on January 16, 2023, a letter was received by the Company from the Ministry of Communications, concerning the agreement which was executed between the Company and Bezeq - the Israel Telecommunication Corp. Ltd. ("Bezeq" and "the Agreement"), regarding the purchase of an indefeasible and irrevocable right of use (IRU) of non-specific fiber optic infrastructure lines in buildings connected to Bezeq's fiber-optic infrastructure ("the Letter").

Key Points: 
  • ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announced, further to the Company's immediate reports on December 22, 2022 and on December 28, 2022, that on January 16, 2023, a letter was received by the Company from the Ministry of Communications, concerning the agreement which was executed between the Company and Bezeq - the Israel Telecommunication Corp. Ltd. ("Bezeq" and "the Agreement"), regarding the purchase of an indefeasible and irrevocable right of use (IRU) of non-specific fiber optic infrastructure lines in buildings connected to Bezeq's fiber-optic infrastructure ("the Letter").
  • The Letter states that, after discussions with Bezeq, Bezeq informed the Ministry of Communications that it intends to reduce the price of single mode fiber optic lines in the BSA fiber service to NIS 72 (without VAT).
  • Following that, the Ministry of Communications is satisfied that the Agreement has no risk of creating significant damage to the competition and therefore has no intention of exercising any of its powers in connection with the Agreement.

Ookla Commends the Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar for Efforts to Help Improve User Experience During FIFA World Cup™

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Ookla CEO and founder Doug Suttles recognized the MCIT and His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology in person for their efforts and achievements.

Key Points: 
  • Ookla CEO and founder Doug Suttles recognized the MCIT and His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology in person for their efforts and achievements.
  • These include this year’s FIFA World Cup™, which is both the first in the Middle East region and to be supported by commercial 5G networks.
  • I would like to express my gratitude to Ookla for their efforts and recognition,” said Ali Al-Suwaidi, Technical Affairs Department Director, CRA.
  • Over the course of their collaboration, Ookla, CRA, and MCIT will work together to help optimize network performance in Qatar.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES RECEIVING A LETTER FORM THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE AGREEMENT WITH BEZEQ FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE OF FIBER-OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE LINES

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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The Letter states that from a preliminary examination of the Agreement, it appears to raise real competitive concerns.

Key Points: 
  • The Letter states that from a preliminary examination of the Agreement, it appears to raise real competitive concerns.
  • Therefore, and bearing in mind the various provisions of the Communications Law (Bezeq and Broadcasting), 1982, the characteristics of Bezeq and bearing in mind its license - the Ministry of Communications contacted Bezeq with a request to receive its position.
  • The results of the discussion between the Ministry of Communications and Bezeq can affect the agreement in force with Bezeq and its implementation.
  • Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services).

Cloud4C Sets up New In-Country Cloud Data Center in Egypt to Meet Data Localization Needs for Enterprises

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud4C, the world's leading application-focused cloud Managed Services Provider (MSP) and an end-to-end RISE with SAP services partner, unveiled a new in-country cloud data center in the Arab Republic of Egypt in collaboration with Telecom Egypt, the country's primary telecom provider.

Key Points: 
  • This in-country cloud data center (DC) is aimed at solving local data hosting needs and driving mission-critical cloud transformation through RISE with SAP.
  • The increasing adoption of cloud coupled with rising demand for data-driven decision-making and improved cybersecurity is driving Egypt's cloud transformation from on-premises to hybrid cloud.
  • Backed by the experience of serving Fortune 500 companies by modernizing and managing their mission-critical environments in 26 countries worldwide, Cloud4C, with the help of Telecom Egypt, established an in-country cloud data center in Egypt to meet in-country data hosting requirements.
  • Telecom Egypt is the country's first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest cable operators in the Arab region.

A Billion-Dollar Investment

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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The new company will be the owner of the digital infrastructure assets owned by stc Group, including data centers, submarine cables, international points of presence, and internet exchange points.

Key Points: 
  • The new company will be the owner of the digital infrastructure assets owned by stc Group, including data centers, submarine cables, international points of presence, and internet exchange points.
  • Abdullah Alswaha, and a number of excellencies and senior executives of stc Group.
  • It aims to develop digital businesses and enhance investment opportunities in international communication services and data centers by providing the latest communication, hosting technologies and raising the capacity of data centers to meet the needs of the Asian, European, and African markets, and the rest of the world.
  • Previously at LEAP, the International Conference, stc Group announced the launch of an initiative to establish a main digital center for MENA region with an investment of $1 billion, with the aim of enabling growth in KSA's economy and GDP.

Jazeera Paints Sponsors the Exhibition of "Projects of Distinguished Cities 2022"

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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The exhibition runs for five days in Riyadh between September 24 and 28, 2022, and is accompanied by the "Effects of the National Transformation Program on Saudi Cities" forum.

Key Points: 
  • The exhibition runs for five days in Riyadh between September 24 and 28, 2022, and is accompanied by the "Effects of the National Transformation Program on Saudi Cities" forum.
  • In addition to prominent Saudi projects involved in the 2030 Vision, most notably "The Line" project located in Neom.
  • The Minister Mr. Majid Al-Hogailhonored "Jazeera Paints" for its diamond sponsorship of the exhibit, which was accepted by Engr.
  • Wael bin Mohammed Al Romaih, Business Development Director of "Jazeera Paints".