Aga Khan University Launches Landmark Campus in Uganda, Marking Its Largest Expansion Since 1983
September 11, 2025 – The Aga Khan University (AKU) officially inaugurated its new campus in Kampala, Uganda, today, a historic…
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Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leaders Converge in Cairo to Set Momentum Towards Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (Ai Everything MEA) Egypt 2026
Exclusive launch event at Sultan Hussein Kamel Palace, Cairo, highlights Egypt’s AI ambitions and global collaborations ahead of Ai Everything…
Whole Machines Contribute to the Development of the “Belt and Road”, Empowering a New Digital Future with High-End Computing Power Infrastructure
YINCHUAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– On August 28, 2025, the Seventh China-Arab States Expo, themed “Innovation, Green Development, Prosperity”, kicked off in…
LOLC Advanced Technologies Partners with Corsair to Expand Sri Lanka’s Waste-to-Fuel Plant
LOLC Advanced Technologies has partnered with Corsair Group International to expand its Kerawalapitiya waste-to-fuel plant, boosting capacity to process 12 million kg of plastic waste annually. The upgraded facility will produce ISCC PLUS-certified pyrolysis oil, driving Sri Lanka’s circular economy and positioning the country as a regional leader in sustainable waste management.
Hexaware Bets on Sri Lanka’s Tech Talent to Drive AI-Led Growth
Hexaware is investing in Sri Lanka to build AI-driven talent and solutions, starting with a focused 30-member team and plans to scale. Through early-career and mid-career programmes, the company aims to reskill professionals, embed AI into delivery, and support Sri Lanka’s emergence as a global services hub.
Ghana and Togo Regulators Launch Talks to Strengthen Border Telecom Coordination
Ghana’s NCA and Togo’s ARCEP have launched joint talks in Accra to address telecom spectrum coordination at their shared borders. With MNO participation, the three-day forum aims to reduce interference, improve service quality, and align policies with ITU and regional standards under ECOWAS and ATU.
UAE Ranks First Globally for Tech Dependency and Daily Screen Use
The UAE leads the world in tech dependency, with residents spending nearly eight hours daily on screens and TikTok surpassing Instagram adoption. Ranked ahead of Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, the UAE’s universal internet access highlights its position as a hyper-connected nation driving global digital engagement trends.
Envision 2025: du Showcases AI as Cornerstone of UAE’s Digital Future
du’s Envision 2025 highlighted AI’s central role in UAE’s digital transformation, projecting $320bn GDP impact by 2030. With five tech pillars and global partnerships, du is positioning itself as a digital enabler, aligning leadership, innovation, and infrastructure to build sustainable, AI-powered communities.
Kazakhstan and Qatar Advance Bold Digital Transformation Strategies
Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with AI, blockchain, and IoT to digitize its economy, while Qatar Development Bank’s IBM-powered overhaul reflects the Gulf nation’s financial digitization drive. From national AI strategies to CBDC pilots, both countries are reshaping governance, finance, and services with emerging technologies to lead regional digital innovation.
Kingdee Opens Regional Headquarters in Qatar Free Zones to Drive Digital Innovation
Kingdee has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone, supported by a strategic cooperation agreement with QFZ. Backed by QIA’s $200 million investment, the Chinese cloud SaaS leader plans to boost digital innovation, talent development, and ecosystem growth across Qatar and the wider Gulf region.