Mastercard has launched a world-class technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to facilitate local e-commerce transaction processing. This initiative aims to enhance the digital payments experience for consumers and partners while supporting the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals and digital transformation efforts in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Ooredoo has launched Souq, an innovative digital marketplace in partnership with Urban Point, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for customers in Qatar. Available through the Ooredoo App, Souq offers personalized discounts and vouchers across various services, while fostering connections between customers and local businesses.
Hala Payments has joined the Saudi Unicorn Program, enhancing its position in the fintech sector. This partnership provides access to strategic resources aimed at expanding market reach and driving innovation. Hala’s commitment to financial inclusion for SMEs aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, fostering economic growth in the region.
The World Health Organization and Saudi Arabia have launched a digital health collaboration to expand the Hajj health card initiative. This initiative aims to support approximately 3 million pilgrims by providing critical health information and ensuring personalized care during the pilgrimage, enhancing safety and healthcare access.
Tuum has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance digital banking services in the EMEA region. This collaboration aims to improve scalability, security, and performance for financial institutions, enabling them to meet modern customer demands. Tuum’s deployment in Saudi Arabia marks a significant step towards supporting cloud-based financial development in the Middle East.
Sabre Corporation recently hosted a Technology Day in Jeddah, showcasing innovations for Saudi Arabia’s travel industry. The event emphasized Sabre’s commitment to the region and featured demonstrations of cutting-edge travel technologies designed to enhance customer experiences. Partnerships with local airlines further reinforce Sabre’s dedication to driving industry innovation.
du has extended its partnership with Nokia to enhance its 5G network capabilities in the UAE. The collaboration will incorporate advanced technologies like network slicing and massive IoT connectivity, ensuring a future-ready network that supports innovative services for both consumers and enterprises while striving towards sustainability and energy efficiency.
The PTCL Group showcased two talented women entrepreneurs from the Ba-Ikhtiar program at Expand North Star. Farhat ul Ain and Marrium Hussain, former local embroidery artists, have transformed into tech-enabled entrepreneurs through the program, highlighting their inspiring journeys and the initiative’s role in empowering women in digital entrepreneurship.
APNIC is set to launch a training program on networking for telecom operators in Pakistan, following a meeting with Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The initiative aims to enhance capacity building among telecom operators, fostering improved technical skills and operational capabilities within the sector.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has partnered with China Mobile International (CMI) to enhance global connectivity through resource sharing. This collaboration, announced at GITEX 2024, enables PTCL’s extensive fibre network and CMI’s international presence to deliver seamless services, driving digital growth in Pakistan and beyond.
