du has welcomed its second cohort of Emirati graduates into the Future X graduate trainee program, enhancing youth empowerment and digital skills in line with the UAE’s vision for a leading digital economy. The program focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence and digitization, fostering a future-ready workforce.
Nana has acquired the “Rasseed” application, enhancing its digital shopping solutions in Saudi Arabia. This acquisition allows Nana to simplify the purchase of gift cards and expand its services, including a new “digital cards” category within the Nana app. The move aims to improve customer experience and market presence.
Ooredoo Qatar successfully held its annual Customer Day on October 8, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative. Senior staff engaged with customer-facing teams to enhance customer-centricity and gather insights into service challenges. This effort reaffirms Ooredoo’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.
Jazz is set to phase out its 3G services by November 2024, becoming Pakistan’s first telecom operator to do so. This transition is part of the “4G for All” initiative, aimed at enhancing mobile broadband access and improving communication infrastructure to support digital transformation and economic growth in the country.
Network International has partnered with AlWasleh to enhance buy now, pay later services across the Middle East. This collaboration will enable seamless installment payment solutions and exclusive discounts for customers, while also allowing AlWasleh to introduce co-branded Visa credit cards, expanding their reach and improving consumer experiences.
JLL has expanded its technology division, JLL Technologies (JLLT), into the Middle East to enhance innovation in commercial real estate. Led by Dr. Matthew Marson, the division aims to provide advanced digital solutions, focusing on smart building design and data-driven strategies to improve client outcomes and operational efficiency.
Digital innovation is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector in the Middle East, with investments in AI, robotics, and genomic medicine expected to drive spending in the GCC to $135.5 billion by 2027. The region is embracing technology to improve patient care, efficiency, and health outcomes across various initiatives.
PayTabs Egypt has partnered with Ollin, Global Corp’s lifestyle financing platform, to enhance consumer finance management through innovative digital payment solutions. The collaboration aims to simplify payment processes and improve customer experience, addressing the growing demand for convenient financing options across various sectors in the Egyptian market.
Dubai Internet City will showcase emerging technologies at GITEX Global 2024, highlighting AI-led innovation from over 3,500 tech companies. The event, taking place from October 14-18, will explore real-world AI applications in various sectors, spotlighting startups and established companies driving technological advancement in the UAE.
Visa’s “Money Travels: 2024 Digital Remittances Adoption” report reveals that 56% of UAE remittance users plan to increase digital money transfers. The study highlights the importance of fast, secure payments for expatriates supporting families abroad and emphasizes the growing preference for digital applications in the remittance process.
