AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGCC Data Centres: Capacity is forecast to more than triple to over 3GW by 2030 as demand for AI and cloud computing grows. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to drive more than 80% of new capacity, with expansion spreading across the region. Digital Identity: stc Bahrain has chosen Telenor Linx to provide Firebase phone verification, making it the first mobile operator in the Middle East to deploy the service. SIM-based authentication can simplify app sign-ups and help reduce fraud and SMS interception. Digital Finance: stc pay Bahrain will add Diebold Nixdorf cash-recycling kiosks, linking its digital wallet to in-person services such as top-ups, remittances and bill payments. AI Customer Service: Ithmaar Bank and Zain Bahrain are partnering on an AI-enabled, multi-channel contact centre to improve service for the bank’s corporate clients.
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