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Daily Tribune
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
STC Bahrain Unveils the World's First Lifetime eSIM Travel App
TDT | Manama STC Bahrain has launched 'voya', a digital travel app that introduces what it claims is the world's first lifetime eSIM, allowing travellers to stay connected globally without ever needing to renew or replace their eSIMs. Positioned as a game-changer for international connectivity, the app eliminates traditional roaming complications by offering instant data activation, regional and global plans, and sustainable eSIM technology. Designed for frequent travellers, voya aims to reduce reliance on physical SIM cards, airport WiFi, and local data vendors. Flexible options The app lets users purchase destination-specific data packs on demand, whether they are heading to a single country or taking multi-stop trips. Once installed, the lifetime eSIM remains functional across all future travels, simplifying logistics and ensuring seamless connectivity. 'voya is designed to meet the needs of modern travellers, offering flexibility, security, and ease of use, no matter where their journeys take them,' said Karim Tabbouche, Chief Consumer Officer at stc Bahrain. He added that the app reflected the company's ongoing mission to improve digital experiences for its customers and placed the Kingdom at the forefront of travel tech innovation. Sustainable solution In addition to its convenience, voya is also presented as an environmentally conscious option. By removing the need for disposable SIM cards, it supports digital sustainability and helps users reduce plastic waste while freeing up device slots for dual-SIM use. The new platform underscores STC Bahrain's broader vision of enhancing daily life through cutting-edge digital tools that are both user-friendly and future-ready.
Broadcast Pro
17-06-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to drive AI and 5G-Advanced innovation
The partnership aligns with Huaweis vision of open innovation and stc Bahrains mission to deliver next-generation connectivity. STC Bahrain has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology giant Huawei to jointly develop advanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI-powered digital services. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation, expand monetisation opportunities, and support the evolution of Bahrains digital ecosystem in the TechCo era. The agreement establishes a roadmap for joint research and development, market expansion, and the creation of a robust ecosystem for next-generation technologies. It will enable the development of AI-enhanced digital solutions, enterprise 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPNs), and more efficient network operations, offering tailored services across the ICT landscape. Eng. Khalid Al Osaimi, Chief Executive Officer of STC Bahrain, said: 'We are delighted to strengthen our strategic partnership with Huawei, a collaboration that takes forward our commitment to leading the digital transformation of Bahrain. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, our aim will be to create personalized, future-proof digital services that exceed the expectations of our customers in an increasingly connected world.' Steven Yi, President, Huawei Middle East & Africa stated: 'This partnership with stc reflects our shared commitment to driving innovation through 5G-A and AI. Together, we aim to deliver transformative solutions that empower industries and enrich user experiences.' This strategic collaboration will advance next-generation connectivity and AI, driven by pioneering advancements in 5G technology, optimised spectrum utilisation, and enhanced services. A key focus will be on elevating everyday tech experiences through innovative AI-powered solutions. It will empower diverse industries with reliable, fully managed private networks, leveraging the power of cloud and edge computing. Businesses will have access to AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency, while individuals will benefit from comprehensive training programs cultivating expertise in AI and emerging technologies. The collaboration will leverage AI to optimise network performance and ensure faster service delivery. The partnership aligns with Huaweis vision of open innovation and STC Bahrains mission to deliver next-generation connectivity. By combining Huaweis technological expertise with stcs market insights, the partnership will accelerate Bahrains digital transformation and position it as a regional leader in AI and 5G-A adoption.???
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Enterprise Tech Giants Bet Big On Privacy-First Computing
Photo byThe enterprise world faces an impossible choice every day. Store sensitive data in centralized systems that hackers target relentlessly, or embrace blockchain's transparency and sacrifice privacy entirely. This week, an unexpected coalition of global tech giants decided there had to be a better way. Deutsche Telekom, Alibaba Cloud, STC Bahrain, and Vodafone's Pairpoint joined forces to launch something unprecedented - an enterprise cluster for Nillion's blind computation network. These infrastructure providers, who rarely agree on anything, are now united by a shared vision: processing data without anyone, including themselves, being able to see it. After spending 20 years in the data center, cloud computing and blockchain infrastructure space, this joint partnership certainly caught my surprise, and I think the implications will stretch far beyond technology circles. For years, enterprises have been stuck between two terrible options. Centralized databases offer control and efficiency but create honeypots that attract sophisticated attackers like moths to a flame. Every week brings fresh headlines of breaches exposing millions of records, costing companies billions in damages and lost credibility. The alternative hasn't been much better. Public blockchains promise decentralization and security through transparency, which sounds great until you realize that transparency means your competitors and malicious actors can all see your data flowing across the network. This paradox has paralyzed innovation in privacy-sensitive sectors. Healthcare companies sit on the side lines in using revolutionary AI applications because patient data can't be processed securely at scale. Financial institutions struggle to collaborate on fraud detection because sharing transaction patterns would expose competitive intelligence. Telecommunications providers can't optimize networks collectively without revealing proprietary usage data. Meanwhile, regulatory frameworks like GDPR and emerging privacy laws worldwide demand better data protection, adding legal urgency to what was already a technical crisis. The result? Critical innovations remain locked in corporate silos while cybercriminals grow more sophisticated and data breaches become not a matter of if, but when. When Deutsche Telekom, Alibaba Cloud, STC Bahrain, and Vodafone's Pairpoint announced they were jointly operating nodes for Nillion's blind computation network, industry observers did a double-take. These companies rarely collaborate on infrastructure projects, yet here they were, actively participating in running decentralized nodes, not just investing or partnering, but rolling up their sleeves and operating the hardware themselves. The geographic and sectoral diversity matters tremendously. Deutsche Telekom brings European infrastructure expertise and a deep understanding of GDPR compliance. Alibaba Cloud contributes Asian market insights and massive scale capabilities. STC Bahrain offers Middle Eastern telecommunications leadership and regional regulatory knowledge. Vodafone's Pairpoint adds specialized data management experience from serving enterprise clients globally. Together, they create a foundation that spans continents and industries, lending credibility that no single company or regulator could provide. What makes this coalition particularly intriguing is the hands-on approach. These enterprises aren't simply endorsing the technology or making strategic investments. They're operating nodes, processing encrypted data, and experiencing firsthand how blind computation works. This direct involvement serves a dual purpose. It ensures the network has enterprise-grade reliability while giving these companies intimate knowledge of the technology's capabilities and limitations. As one more major enterprise prepares to join the cluster, the message becomes clear: this isn't experimental technology anymore. Imagine hospitals sharing patient data for AI training without any party—including the AI developers—seeing individual medical records. The computation happens on encrypted data split across multiple nodes, with results emerging without exposing the underlying information. Cancer researchers could train models on global datasets without navigating privacy laws or risking patient confidentiality. Financial applications become equally transformative. Banks could collectively analyze transaction patterns to detect money laundering without revealing customer details or competitive information. Credit scoring could incorporate data from multiple institutions without creating centralized profiles vulnerable to theft. Regulatory reporting could happen automatically without exposing raw transaction data to regulators or intermediaries. Perhaps most intriguingly, blind computation enables enterprise collaboration that was previously impossible. Competing manufacturers could optimize supply chains together without revealing individual supplier relationships. Telecommunications providers could share network optimization data without exposing customer behavior patterns. Retailers could collaborate on fraud detection without sharing customer purchase histories. With major enterprises operating the infrastructure, developers gain confidence to build applications handling real sensitive data for real organizations with real regulatory requirements. Nillion's March mainnet launch introduced both Nilchain for payments and the broader Petnet infrastructure, but enterprise participation transforms the network from a promising experiment to a production-ready infrastructure. The Enterprise Cluster represents something more subtle than a typical partnership. It's a bridge between Web3 innovation and Web2 reliability. The strategy reflects a deep understanding of enterprise adoption patterns. Organizations don't typically jump from zero to mission-critical deployment. They experiment, test, build familiarity, and gradually increase commitment. By running nodes, these enterprises gain operational experience with blind computation while contributing to network security and reliability. They're not just preparing to use the technology - they're helping to shape it through direct participation. This approach addresses the credibility gap that often plagues decentralized technologies. When Deutsche Telekom operates nodes processing encrypted data, other enterprises take notice. When Alibaba Cloud participates in the network, Asian enterprises see validation from a trusted regional leader. The participating companies become ambassadors through action rather than words, demonstrating that blind computation works at enterprise scale with enterprise requirements. We're witnessing the emergence of a third way in data processing - neither fully centralized nor traditionally decentralized, but something genuinely new. This coalition signals that privacy-preserving computation has moved from academic research to boardroom priority. The competitive advantage for early adopters could be substantial, enabling applications and collaborations their competitors simply cannot match. For everyday users, this development promises a future where privacy and utility no longer conflict. Your medical data could contribute to breakthrough research without ever being exposed. Your financial information could help detect fraud without creating vulnerability. The surveillance economy that treats personal data as a commodity could give way to an architecture where privacy is built in, not bolted on. I think this is a game changer.
Biz Bahrain
13-03-2025
- General
- Biz Bahrain
SCE announces enforcement of waste transport licensing regulation starting March 13
The Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) has announced that Edict (7) of 2024, regarding regulating waste transport licensing will come into effect on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The edict is part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts to enhance environmental oversight and ensure compliance with health, environmental, and economic standards. It represents a key step towards achieving integrated waste management. The SCE urged all relevant entities to adhere to the specified requirements, highlighting their importance in protecting the environment, safeguarding public health, and promoting sustainability. The council emphasised the necessity of full compliance with the edict, stating that legal action will be taken against any violations to uphold approved environmental standards. Compliance is both a legal and environmental responsibility that mitigates health and environmental risks while reinforcing sustainable waste management practices. The SCE specified that all companies must obtain a waste transport licence through either from the vehicle owner or a legal representative. Required documents include proof of vehicle ownership, an annual activity report, a commitment to the council's transport licensing terms, an incident and spill management plan, and proof of installed GPS tracking and waste load monitoring systems. These systems must be linked to an electronic platform provided by STC Bahrain, following the previously announced mechanism. The council noted that the licence will be valid for one year, renewable upon compliance with the regulations. It further noted that Article 5 of the edict outlines specific obligations for waste transporters, including vehicle specifications for different waste types. The SCE CEO has the authority to suspend a licence for up to three months if violations occur. Non-compliance with the edict will result in penalties as stipulated in Law (7) of 2022 on environmental protection. The SCE urged all companies to contact the Waste Management Department at the Environmental Monitoring and Protection Directorate for inquiries via email at [email protected] or by calling 17386999. BNA(R)
