Telenor Velocity and Google have partnered to nurture tech startups in Pakistan through the Google Cloud Startup Competition 2024. This initiative aims to drive innovation in AI, fintech, and other sectors, offering winners a cash prize and networking opportunities, thereby enhancing Pakistan’s tech ecosystem and entrepreneurial landscape.
Lenovo has partnered with ZAK Solutions, becoming its first Tier 1 partner in the META region and offering an extensive range of products. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance technological accessibility and drive digital transformation across the Middle East, aligning with Lenovo’s commitment to democratizing AI and advancing regional growth.
The Generative AI Hackathon in Amman, Jordan, hosted by Jordan Source and MENADevs, showcased AI’s potential to drive economic growth and innovation. Aligning with Jordan’s digital ambitions, the event attracted 200 professionals across various sectors, emphasizing the country’s commitment to becoming a hub for high-tech investments and entrepreneurship.
Bayer and Huma Therapeutics have launched a digital heart health screening tool in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Vision 2030 strategy. This tool predicts cardiovascular disease risk using a non-invasive algorithm, aligning with efforts to reduce the burden of such diseases in the country through preventive care and early detection.
Yotta Data Services, in collaboration with BLC Holding Pvt. of Nepal, is set to construct a supercloud data center near Kathmandu. This strategic initiative marks Yotta’s entry into Nepal, aiming to support the region’s digital expansion with advanced facilities designed for hyperscalers, enterprises, and AI development.
AIx, a subsidiary of Emaar Groups in Oman, has launched AIx GPT, the country’s first advanced large language model. This AI innovation delivers rapid response capabilities and operates efficiently on consumer hardware, significantly advancing Oman’s digital transformation and enhancing various industries from healthcare to public services.
Google for Education and Tech Valley Pakistan met with Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss enhancing education for out-of-school children in Pakistan. They explored deploying educational tools and Chromebooks to bridge learning gaps, emphasizing public-private partnerships to transform Pakistan into a knowledge export hub and improve educational outcomes.
Dialog Axiata’s Techliya programme, part of Ideamart for Women, concluded successfully, empowering Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs by enhancing their digital skills. The initiative provided resources, mentoring, and tools for business digitalisation, financial technology, and international expansion, highlighting the importance of ongoing support in the SME sector’s digital transformation.
Workz has launched a new eSIM solution for the IoT industry, designed to manage devices more efficiently and broaden market access. Based on the GSMA’s new eSIM standard, SGP.32, this solution enhances device connectivity and reduces operational costs, poised to significantly impact the rapidly growing eSIM IoT market.
The Fibre Connect Council MENA (FCC MENA) and the FTTH Council Europe have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate FTTH network deployment in the MENA region and beyond. This partnership focuses on sharing resources and expertise, driving innovation, and facilitating networking and knowledge exchange between their members.
