Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Alinma Bank and Dell Technologies signed an MoU to drive the bank’s digital transformation, focusing on data center solutions, AI, cloud services, and cybersecurity. The collaboration leverages Dell’s APEX platform to enhance Alinma Bank’s digital banking capabilities.
Bayt.com has partnered with Oracle to streamline recruitment, allowing employers to easily post job openings and access a broad talent pool. The collaboration introduces seamless application processes, AI-powered assessments, and enhanced visibility for employers across the Middle East.
Wialon, a global fleet management platform, will showcase its innovations at Gitex Global 2024. The company will highlight key trends such as AI, IoT, and sustainability, and unveil its new Task Manager feature to streamline fleet operations and enhance efficiency.
Salam Mobile has extended its strategic partnership with Zain KSA until 2030, focusing on leveraging Zain’s advanced 5G infrastructure to enhance services across Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ goals to support digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed agreements with Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt for the second phase of 5G licences. These agreements aim to enhance 5G services, improve network performance, and support sectors like smart cities, healthcare, and logistics.
ZainTECH has partnered with Datanuum to enhance customer data engagement and retention for retail and healthcare businesses. This collaboration will provide solutions for data privacy compliance, customer engagement, and scalable cloud services, supporting business growth across the Middle East.
The Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA) led by Kamel Moula concluded discussions on technical proposals to revive Algeria’s mobile phone industry. Over five months, industry leaders collaborated to shape the future of assembly, production, and R&D in line with national goals.
The UAE Ministry of Economy has welcomed UK-based TG0 and Chinese firm Zelos Technology to its NextGen FDI programme. These companies will leverage the UAE’s infrastructure to advance innovations in touch-sensing and autonomous driving technologies, contributing to the country’s knowledge economy and Vision 2030 goals.
The UAE Cabinet has established the Supreme Space Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, to oversee space sector policies and strategies. The council will focus on developing national priorities, enhancing space security, and fostering international partnerships to advance the UAE’s space ambitions.
Al-Baha University and IBM signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Center of Excellence aimed at equipping Saudi students with advanced digital skills. The partnership will offer hands-on training in modern technologies, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering a highly skilled workforce.