e& UAE has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions in partnership with Microsoft to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The offerings, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure, aim to enhance productivity, improve customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth through AI integration and skilling initiatives.
Qatar University announces the third annual AI Week, starting November 12, 2024, sponsored by Vodafone Qatar. This event aims to engage students with cutting-edge AI technologies and facilitate interactions with experts, enhancing their readiness for global technological advancements.
e& reported Q3 2024 revenues of AED14.4bn, a 10% YoY growth, and AED42.7bn for nine months, up 9%. Strategic acquisitions and a growing global footprint mark its transition to a global technology leader, enhancing its digital and enterprise solutions across new markets.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has partnered with Google Cloud to establish a global AI hub near Dammam. This initiative aims to enhance the local workforce with AI programs, support the national ICT sector’s growth, and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP and job creation.
Emtelle has inaugurated a $50 million innovation and manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi’s Kezad Area A. The 48,000 sq. m hub will produce passive telecommunication solutions, enhance telecom infrastructure, and support the UAE’s digital transformation goals while generating employment opportunities for skilled workers in the region.
Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Karim Bibi Triki, has launched a project to extend the 4G mobile network in Ain Defla, aiming to cover 1,400 localities with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. This initiative supports Algeria’s digital transformation goals and ensures access to affordable telecommunications services for remote areas.
World Summit AI (WSAI) is set to debut in the MENA region on December 10-11, 2024, in Doha, Qatar. Organized by InspiredMinds and supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the summit will focus on AI advancements, human-AI convergence, and Qatar’s National AI Strategy under the theme “Putting Humanity at the Heart of AI.”
Food Tech Valley has signed a 27-year strategic agreement with Badia Farms to implement hybrid farming models for year-round production of premium fruits and vegetables. This collaboration aims to enhance the UAE’s food security goals by utilizing sustainable practices, reducing water usage, and providing fresh produce without pesticides.
Singer Sri Lanka has partnered with SLT-Mobitel to enhance customer connectivity by integrating SIM card sales into 410 showrooms. This initiative allows customers to purchase SLT-Mobitel SIMs and access mobile connectivity services seamlessly. The collaboration aims to elevate technology use and convenience for consumers across the island.
Bayt.com and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have launched the Tech Talent Hub, aimed at developing and retaining technology talent in the Kingdom. The initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, offering tailored recruitment services and workshops to enhance the tech workforce over three phases within a year.
