DeNet has launched its mobile Watcher Node, enabling smartphone users to enhance decentralized data security while earning rewards. By using the DeNet Storage app, users can quickly set up their nodes to monitor data replication, contributing to a robust storage network and benefiting from the evolving digital landscape.
Mobile operators have underperformed in the latest service quality assessment by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), corroborating user complaints. The drive tests highlighted failures in key performance indicators, with operators struggling to meet standards for call drop rates and setup times, emphasizing the need for improvement in service quality.
The EBRD has selected Transfora to develop a digital operations platform for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to enhance its operational capabilities and investor interactions. This initiative supports Egypt’s strategy to establish SCZone as a global logistics and trade center, streamlining services for stakeholders.
Bazzar Gate has secured $1 million in funding to enhance its e-commerce platform, Partners, which simplifies the launch of dropshipping businesses. The investment will facilitate expansion, improve user experience, and bolster marketing efforts, enabling the firm to strengthen its presence in the digital commerce sector.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to merge the telecommunications operations of Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Gulf Bridge International (GBI). This integration aims to create a carrier-neutral digital infrastructure leader, enhance international connectivity, and support Qatar’s economic diversification and digital transformation goals, expected to close in Q4 2024.
Liferay will showcase its advanced digital experience solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, aligning with the UAE’s vision for technological innovation. The platform offers organizations low-code capabilities, AI-driven insights, and seamless integration to enhance customer journeys and operational efficiency, ultimately supporting digital transformation across multiple sectors.
Oman is prioritizing the development of a decentralized health system to international standards, aiming to raise life expectancy to 70 years by 2040. The Ministry of Health plans to enhance healthcare through investments in preventive programs, modern technology, and comprehensive initiatives, including organ transplantation and digital health strategies.
The World Economic Forum has launched its Playbook of Solutions, detailing 100 strategies to unlock capital for clean energy investments in 47 emerging and developing economies. With an aim to raise US$1.7 trillion by 2030, the Playbook emphasizes collaborative efforts and innovative financing to facilitate the clean energy transition.
Ooredoo has partnered with talabat, integrating the leading food delivery app into its Nojoom loyalty programme. This collaboration enhances convenience for customers, allowing them to earn and redeem points on talabat services. The partnership aims to improve customer experience while offering exclusive rewards through innovative technology.
Digital Health, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata in Sri Lanka, has launched an AI-powered health scan service through the Doc990 App. This innovative tool allows users to monitor vital health indicators such as blood pressure and heart rate directly from their smartphones, promoting accessible healthcare and preventive care.
