Smart Infrastructure MENA

Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing rail operations through 5G technology.

The Ministry of Health (MOH), Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Zain Kuwait—the country’s leading telecom operator—and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) have announced that Kuwait has been awarded a new Guinness World Records title for the longest distance between a patient and a surgeon.

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, and Emarat EV Charging Stations Company PJSC (UAEV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating electric vehicle charging adoption across the UAE.

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has signed a Sister Airport agreement with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), reinforcing Qatar–China ties and expanding passenger and cargo connectivity between the Middle East and China. Doha and Shenzhen, both innovation-driven cities with strong trade and technology ecosystems, share a vision of leveraging aviation to support economic growth, technological exchange, and cultural engagement.    

ADGM Academy (ADGMA), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE have jointly launched the nation’s first testbed for quantum-secure communications, marking a significant step toward future-proofing digital infrastructure. The initiative will explore ways to transfer ultra-secure data using quantum technology.