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Kloudville further strengthens Ooredoo’s
digital transformation efforts. Per Borgklint,
CEO of Kloudville, commented, “Ooredoo
is delivering on its vision for digital
transformation in a bold and innovative
way. This vision aligns seamlessly
with Kloudville’s mission to empower
telecom operators to expand beyond
connectivity and into digital ecosystems.
Our Marketplace 360 platform will enable
Ooredoo to curate and deliver AI-driven,
cloud-first solutions to businesses across
the MENA region in a zero-touch fashion,
exposing both internal assets and external
partnerships to joint offerings.” This
marketplace will first roll out in Qatar,
Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Tunisia, and Algeria
between 2025 and 2026, with plans for
further expansion across the region.
The partnership was officially signed at
MWC 2025 in Barcelona, marking another
essential digital services, we are making it is a natural progression of our strategy to major step in Ooredoo’s commitment to
easier than ever for businesses to embrace become a leading digital infrastructure driving digital innovation and transforming
AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. This player in the region.” The partnership with business services across the MENA region.

stc Bahrain Launches the Fereej Majlises as Part
of Its Community Program “stc Fereej’ to Promote
Community Spirit and Local Culture

As part of its commitment to corporate social all categories of society, providing a space stc Bahrain's commitment to creating a
responsibility and fostering community to come together and keep the traditional positive and lasting impact on the Bahraini
engagement, stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, and local culture alive. Zeyad Al Khalifa, society.
has launched the "Fereej Majlises" initiative the Chief Government Affairs Officer at stc
under its community program "stc Fereej". Bahrain, said: “At stc Bahrain, we believe
The initiative aims to revive the role of that strong communities are the foundation
traditional Majlises in reinforcing social of a thriving society, and we are committed
ties and preserving Bahrain’s cultural to supporting the government’s vision
heritage. Majlis gatherings have long to create a sustainable and stable local
been an integral part of Bahraini culture, community and to develop neighborhoods’
serving as spaces for individuals to come growth and prosperity. By providing these
together, exchange news, and strengthen welcoming spaces, we hope to strengthen
relationships. Through this initiative, the bonds that unite us and contribute
stc Bahrain reaffirms its dedication to to the preservation of Bahraini cultural
preserving this rich tradition, enhancing traditions.” stc Bahrain's ‘Fereej’ program
local neighborhoods, and fostering a sense encompasses a wide range of initiatives
of belonging within the community. stc designed to support and empower
Bahrain will renovate Majlises in various local communities in Bahrain, including
governorate areas, offering welcoming providing educational opportunities,
spaces for neighbors to gather and healthcare services, and home renovations
socialize in one of the houses that has a to underprivileged families. The launch
Majlis available. The initiative aims to reach of Fereej Majlises further demonstrates

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