Wajeez, a logistics startup, has expanded from smaller cities in eastern Algeria to the capital, Algiers, and is now planning to grow across Africa. The platform, offering food delivery and personalized shopping, includes features like loyalty programs and Wajeez Gold subscription for exclusive benefits. It has also expanded to Senegal.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Elm have signed an agreement for Elm to acquire Thiqah Business Services for $907 million. The acquisition will strengthen the Saudi ICT sector, support Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals, and enhance the development of advanced national smart services and technologies.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with EICT Technology to introduce its Startracker Vehicle Tracking Service to Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance fleet management through advanced tracking features, offering businesses real-time monitoring, analytics, and custom alerts. EICT Technology will handle local sales, marketing, and support for the service.
Salesforce has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, along with a partnership with IBM to launch an AI Center of Excellence. The company also committed to upskilling 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh to address the economic challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. The Centre aims to enhance global resilience, foster collaboration, and develop models to improve cybersecurity investment and growth.
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du has partnered with Workvivo by Zoom to transform its internal communications and employee engagement. The platform aims to foster a transparent, connected work environment, enhancing team collaboration, celebrating achievements, and strengthening company culture. This initiative supports du’s goal of creating a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.
du, the Dubai-based telecom operator, plans to launch its sovereign cloud and AI services in the UAE by July 2025. Leveraging Oracle Alloy, the company aims to cater to government and public sector clients, entering a competitive market with major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
