IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

stc Bahrain launching new revolutionary travel app

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

stc Bahrain is launching its groundbreaking travel app - voya - that demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions for global travellers. voya will offer a range of features designed to simplify connectivity while travelling.

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Fed on hold – but rate cuts are coming sooner, says expert

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

The Federal Reserve will hold rates steady this month, but fresh inflation data has increased pressure for a cut sooner than expected, said an expert. The May CPI showed that core inflation rose by 0.2% m-o-m, with the y-o-y rate edging up to 2.9%.

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Sodic set for Marriot's Tribute Portfolio Hotel opening in Egypt

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

Leading Egyptian developer Sodic said it is gearing up for the opening of The Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriot International, a premium luxury hospitality property within June, its Miami-inspired beachfront destination on the country's North Coast.

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IHC acquires UAE’s top private financing platform for SMEs

Tue, 15 Jul 2025

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of eFunder, the UAE’s pioneering private financing platform for SMEs. This platform has now been rebranded as Zelo.

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BNET teams up with Keyrus to launch centralised data platform

Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Bahrain Network (BNET), the kingdom's national broadband network operator, has signed a strategic deal with Keyrus, a global consultancy and technology group, to launch Bayanat, a centralised data platform designed to streamline internal data processes.

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Bahrain Digital Content Award honours 30 trailblazing projects

Sun, 13 Jul 2025

Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) recognised a total of 30 pioneering digital initiatives across 11 diverse categories at the Bahrain Digital Content Award 2025 ceremony, thus showcasing the kingdom's growing leadership in digital innovation.

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Bahrain plugs into global data highway via 2Africa Pearls Cable

Sun, 13 Jul 2025

Bahrain has marked a major step in its push to become a regional technology and connectivity hub with the landing of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable, the world’s longest undersea cable system, said stc, a key telecom operator in the kingdom.

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Omantel, du announce activation of 275-km OEG submarine cable

Fri, 11 Jul 2025

UAE's digital services provider du, and leading Omani telecom group Omantel have announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km-long fibre optic submarine cable system that will boost connectivity between UAE and the sultanate.

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Investcorp raises a €240m fund to back Italian cybersecurity firm

Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, said it has completed the sale of a majority stake in Italian cybersecurity provider HWG Sababa by its partners fund and other investors, to an oversubscribed €240 million single-asset continuation fund.

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Sweid & Sweid boosts US presence with 370-unit Texas project

Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Sweid & Sweid, the Dubai-based international real estate development and investment group, has announced the completion of its first phase of apartments at The Nelson, a 370-unit multifamily development located in the thriving Austin, Texas submarket.