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Muscat Daily
29-04-2025
- General
- Muscat Daily
Experts urge strategic use of new media in shaping Omani identity
Muscat – Ministry of Information on Monday hosted a dialogue session – titled 'New Media and its Role in Shaping Community Culture' – as part of the ongoing 29th Muscat International Book Fair. The session brought together academics, media experts and cultural stakeholders to explore the evolving influence of digital platforms on societal values and national identity. Key topics of discussion included the impact of new media on intellectual and social dynamics, and the importance of harnessing these tools to promote positive values and enhance cultural consciousness. Hilal bin Salim al Hilali, media expert, consultant and General Manager of Funoon Electronic Radio, said Oman's cultural richness presents both a challenge and an opportunity in today's fast-evolving media landscape. 'We are at a critical juncture in the media scene,' Hilali said. 'Modern technologies such as podcasts and digital platforms open new horizons for highlighting our cultural wealth. These tools can enhance media presence across artistic, social, educational and health sectors, thereby supporting comprehensive media awareness.' He stressed the need for an advanced media system rooted in the sultanate's rich knowledge base, urging professionals to develop innovative programming that aligns with global trends. He also underlined the importance of empowering youth through media-focused workshops and educational initiatives that foster responsible engagement with digital content. Dr Khamis bin Salim Ambusaidi, Assistant Professor of Digital Media at University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa said social media has significantly influenced cultural identity and public awareness. 'This places a responsibility on us to guide these platforms in ways that serve societal interests and uphold our values,' he said, advocating media literacy to be integrated into school curricula. Ambusaidi warned of the growing influence of social media personalities on youth and the importance of nurturing critical thinking to help young users assess content more discerningly.
Express Tribune
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Army Act contravenes Constitution: CB judge
Listen to article Supreme Court judge Musarrat Hilali has asked if Article 8(3) of the Constitution applies to civilians also, noting that the said article is included in the Constitution only to discipline members of the armed forces. "The Constitution includes this provision just to ensure discipline among members of the armed forces. When it is clear that it relates only to the members [of armed forces] then what is left [for imagination]?" the judge noted on Friday. Justice Hilali was part of a seven-member constitution bench (CB) of the Supreme Court, which is hearing intra-court appeals filed against an earlier SC order that proscribed trial of May 9 rioters by military courts under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. Article 8(3) of the Constitution deals with exceptions to the general rule that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights are void. It specifically exempts laws related to the armed forces, police, and other disciplinary forces from the protections of Articles 8(1) and (2), as long as those laws relate to the discharge of their duties or the maintenance of discipline within their ranks. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan also agreed with Justice Hilali and stated that Article 8(3) applies only to the members of armed forces. "If it applied to the civilians then that would have been mentioned clearly [in the said article]," he said. According to Justice Afghan, during the eras of martial law a number of things were included in the Constitution. Later, the political government amended the Constitution to revive it in its original form. However, the governments did not touch the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. During the hearing on Friday, the lawyer for the Ministry of Defense, Khawaja Haris, completed his arguments before the bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan. In his reply, Haris stated that earlier there was no provision to file an appeal against the order of a military court. However, people facing military trials were later given the right to appeal when the issue reached the Federal Shariat Court. The court ruled that a right to appeal was prescribed under sharia. Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi asked Haris how 105 people were "picked and chosen" for military trial from among thousands of people accused of resorting to violence after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan on May 9, 2023. Khawaja Haris said it was not a matter of picking and choosing and that cases were referred to anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) or military courts based on their nature. When the lawyer contended that court martial is endorsed by the Constitution, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail warned him that the outcome of the case might be even greater than a simple proscription of the military trial of May 9 accused. He said under Article 2 of the Constitution, there are only two types of courts: Subordinate courts and superior courts. Justice Hilali noted that Section 2 (1) (d) (1) was added to the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 later in 1967. She said the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 contravenes the Constitution, which, according to her, "is very tenacious". Section 2(1)(d)(1) of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, defines individuals subject to the act, including those not otherwise subject to it but accused of certain offenses in relation to defense establishments or the armed forces. Specifically, it includes individuals accused of offenses under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, related to defense, naval, military, or air force matters. Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi said 12 to 13 military installations were attacked on May 9, 2023 and that those attacks were a failure of security. "At that time, action was taken against military officers. Has any institution held any military officer accountable for May 9?" he asked. The additional attorney general responded that Attorney-General for Pakistan Mansoor Awan will answer that question at the next hearing. The court later adjourned until April 28.
Saraha News
16-04-2025
- Business
- Saraha News
Zain Group introduces Global M2M offering to accelerate the proliferation of connected devices across the region
Empowering the connection of global manufacturers to the Middle East will boost the pace of digital transformation of enterprises and governments, driving socio-economic growth The new offering represents a comprehensive solution designed to simplify IoT connectivity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across industries Zain becomes the first regional operator to offer global connectivity using global International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI) Kuwait City, Kuwait – March 19, 2025: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle services operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the introduction of its groundbreaking Global M2M Offering. This innovative solution is set to empower OEMs from across the globe to seamlessly integrate their devices into multiple regional markets through a single point of integration and contractual relationship. For the first time in the Middle East, this development enables partner OEMs to access all the required connectivity for their devices, eliminating the necessity to establish local presence while ensuring full compliance with local regulations. In partnership with MAVOCO AG, a leading provider of connectivity management platforms, Zain is able to offer its customers state-of-the-art connectivity management and control technologies, with full self-service and open integration capabilities. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity links machines, devices, and appliances wirelessly to the internet, transforming them into intelligent devices that exchange real time information and open up a range of possibilities for how businesses are run, how they grow, and how they keep customers happy. Zain already empowers several million devices across its footprint and the launch of the Global M2M offering will further facilitate and enable the proliferation of connected devices across the region. Kamil Hilali, Zain Group Chief Strategy Officer commented, 'The introduction of our Global M2M offering is a strategic move that accompanies the recent launch of Zain's new 4WARD strategy, capitalizing on our strategic footprint and superior connectivity to position Zain as the regional partner of choice. This service addresses the significant challenges faced by OEMs operating in or looking to operate in the region, including compliance with local regulations and high integration costs.' He added, 'By providing a unified solution that ensures compliance and simplifies connectivity across our extensive network, Zain is empowering the connection of global manufacturers to the Middle East. This will boost the pace of digital transformation of enterprises and governments, driving socio-economic growth across the region.' Hilali concluded, 'We are confident of the opportunity to capture a first-mover advantage in the provision of comprehensive, universal connectivity services to OEMs and further solidify Zain's position as a leader and partner of choice for digital transformation.' Zain's Global M2M Offering also addresses several key challenges faced by OEMs in the region. It ensures full regulatory compliance by adhering to local requirements in markets such as Saudi Arabia and Oman, where permanent roaming restrictions pose significant hurdles. The solution simplifies integration through a single connectivity point, eliminating the complexity and cost of engaging multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) across different countries. Additionally, the global IMSI-based solution provides competitive roaming rates and worldwide coverage, allowing OEMs to avoid establishing local entities and thereby reducing operational costs and legal complexities. The offering further streamlines processes by presenting a unified contractual relationship, enabling OEMs to leverage their scale without fragmentation by country or operator. Through this launch, Zain is targeting a diverse range of market segments seeking more intelligent coverage, including international car manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, smart meter providers, connected device companies, and enterprises involved in international freight, shipping containers, and cold supply chain management. The dynamic nature of M2M services is set to reshape global business operations. IOT-Analytics, a leading global provider of market insights and strategic business intelligence for IoT, AI, Cloud, Edge, and Industry 4.0, estimates that there are currently around 19 billion internet-connected physical devices, a figure expected to double to 40 billion by 2030. With this innovative offering, Zain is poised to revolutionize the M2M connectivity landscape in the Middle East by providing OEMs with a seamless, cost-effective, and compliant solution for a plethora of connected devices.
Ammon
19-03-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Zain introduces Global M2M offering to accelerate proliferation of connected devices across region
Ammon News - Zain Group introduces Global M2M offering to accelerate the proliferation of connected devices across the region • The new offering represents a comprehensive solution designed to simplify IoT connectivity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across industries • Zain becomes the first regional operator to offer global connectivity using global International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI) Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle services operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the introduction of its groundbreaking Global M2M Offering. This innovative solution is set to empower OEMs from across the globe to seamlessly integrate their devices into multiple regional markets through a single point of integration and contractual relationship. For the first time in the Middle East, this development enables partner OEMs to access all the required connectivity for their devices, eliminating the necessity to establish local presence while ensuring full compliance with local regulations. In partnership with MAVOCO AG, a leading provider of connectivity management platforms, Zain is able to offer its customers state-of-the-art connectivity management and control technologies, with full self-service and open integration capabilities. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity links machines, devices, and appliances wirelessly to the internet, transforming them into intelligent devices that exchange real time information and open up a range of possibilities for how businesses are run, how they grow, and how they keep customers happy. Zain already empowers several million devices across its footprint and the launch of the Global M2M offering will further facilitate and enable the proliferation of connected devices across the region. Kamil Hilali, Zain Group Chief Strategy Officer commented, 'The introduction of our Global M2M offering is a strategic move that accompanies the recent launch of Zain's new 4WARD strategy, capitalizing on our strategic footprint and superior connectivity to position Zain as the regional partner of choice. This service addresses the significant challenges faced by OEMs operating in or looking to operate in the region, including compliance with local regulations and high integration costs.' He added, 'By providing a unified solution that ensures compliance and simplifies connectivity across our extensive network, Zain is empowering the connection of global manufacturers to the Middle East. This will boost the pace of digital transformation of enterprises and governments, driving socio-economic growth across the region.' Hilali concluded, 'We are confident of the opportunity to capture a first-mover advantage in the provision of comprehensive, universal connectivity services to OEMs and further solidify Zain's position as a leader and partner of choice for digital transformation." Zain's Global M2M Offering also addresses several key challenges faced by OEMs in the region. It ensures full regulatory compliance by adhering to local requirements in markets such as Saudi Arabia and Oman, where permanent roaming restrictions pose significant hurdles. The solution simplifies integration through a single connectivity point, eliminating the complexity and cost of engaging multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) across different countries. Additionally, the global IMSI-based solution provides competitive roaming rates and worldwide coverage, allowing OEMs to avoid establishing local entities and thereby reducing operational costs and legal complexities. The offering further streamlines processes by presenting a unified contractual relationship, enabling OEMs to leverage their scale without fragmentation by country or operator. Through this launch, Zain is targeting a diverse range of market segments seeking more intelligent coverage, including international car manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, smart meter providers, connected device companies, and enterprises involved in international freight, shipping containers, and cold supply chain management. The dynamic nature of M2M services is set to reshape global business operations. IOT-Analytics, a leading global provider of market insights and strategic business intelligence for IoT, AI, Cloud, Edge, and Industry 4.0, estimates that there are currently around 19 billion internet-connected physical devices, a figure expected to double to 40 billion by 2030. With this innovative offering, Zain is poised to revolutionize the M2M connectivity landscape in the Middle East by providing OEMs with a seamless, cost-effective, and compliant solution for a plethora of connected devices.
Watana News
19-03-2025
- Business
- Watana News
Zain Group introduces Global M2M offering to accelerate the proliferation of connected devices across the region
• Empowering the connection of global manufacturers to the Middle East will boost the pace of digital transformation of enterprises and governments, driving socio-economic growth • The new offering represents a comprehensive solution designed to simplify IoT connectivity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across industries • Zain becomes the first regional operator to offer global connectivity using global International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI) Kuwait City, Kuwait – March 19, 2025: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle services operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the introduction of its groundbreaking Global M2M Offering. This innovative solution is set to empower OEMs from across the globe to seamlessly integrate their devices into multiple regional markets through a single point of integration and contractual relationship. For the first time in the Middle East, this development enables partner OEMs to access all the required connectivity for their devices, eliminating the necessity to establish local presence while ensuring full compliance with local regulations. In partnership with MAVOCO AG, a leading provider of connectivity management platforms, Zain is able to offer its customers state-of-the-art connectivity management and control technologies, with full self-service and open integration capabilities. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity links machines, devices, and appliances wirelessly to the internet, transforming them into intelligent devices that exchange real time information and open up a range of possibilities for how businesses are run, how they grow, and how they keep customers happy. Zain already empowers several million devices across its footprint and the launch of the Global M2M offering will further facilitate and enable the proliferation of connected devices across the region. Kamil Hilali, Zain Group Chief Strategy Officer commented, 'The introduction of our Global M2M offering is a strategic move that accompanies the recent launch of Zain's new 4WARD strategy, capitalizing on our strategic footprint and superior connectivity to position Zain as the regional partner of choice. This service addresses the significant challenges faced by OEMs operating in or looking to operate in the region, including compliance with local regulations and high integration costs.' He added, 'By providing a unified solution that ensures compliance and simplifies connectivity across our extensive network, Zain is empowering the connection of global manufacturers to the Middle East. This will boost the pace of digital transformation of enterprises and governments, driving socio-economic growth across the region.' Hilali concluded, 'We are confident of the opportunity to capture a first-mover advantage in the provision of comprehensive, universal connectivity services to OEMs and further solidify Zain's position as a leader and partner of choice for digital transformation.' Zain's Global M2M Offering also addresses several key challenges faced by OEMs in the region. It ensures full regulatory compliance by adhering to local requirements in markets such as Saudi Arabia and Oman, where permanent roaming restrictions pose significant hurdles. The solution simplifies integration through a single connectivity point, eliminating the complexity and cost of engaging multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) across different countries. Additionally, the global IMSI-based solution provides competitive roaming rates and worldwide coverage, allowing OEMs to avoid establishing local entities and thereby reducing operational costs and legal complexities. The offering further streamlines processes by presenting a unified contractual relationship, enabling OEMs to leverage their scale without fragmentation by country or operator. Through this launch, Zain is targeting a diverse range of market segments seeking more intelligent coverage, including international car manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, smart meter providers, connected device companies, and enterprises involved in international freight, shipping containers, and cold supply chain management. The dynamic nature of M2M services is set to reshape global business operations. IOT-Analytics, a leading global provider of market insights and strategic business intelligence for IoT, AI, Cloud, Edge, and Industry 4.0, estimates that there are currently around 19 billion internet-connected physical devices, a figure expected to double to 40 billion by 2030. With this innovative offering, Zain is poised to revolutionize the M2M connectivity landscape in the Middle East by providing OEMs with a seamless, cost-effective, and compliant solution for a plethora of connected devices. For more on Zain's Global M2M offering, please visit: ENDS About Zain Group: A leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle services operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, serving 49 million active customers as of 31 December 2024. With a commercial presence in 8 countries, Zain provides mobile voice and data services in: Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and South Sudan. Headquartered in the UAE, ZainTECH, the Group's one-stop digital and ICT solutions provider, is playing a key role in the transformation of enterprise and government clientele across the MENA region. Also UAE based, Zain Omantel International (ZOI) is revolutionizing the international telecommunications wholesale landscape as the premier wholesale powerhouse serving regional operators, international carriers, and global hyperscalers. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% stake in 'INWI', through a joint venture. Zain is listed on the Boursa Kuwait (stock ticker: ZAIN). For more, please email info@ or visit:
