Oman Data Park has partnered with AIonOS to accelerate AI solutions development across key industries in Oman, including telecom, banking, and logistics. This collaboration aims to align with Oman’s Vision 2040, focusing on localized, scalable AI solutions, talent development, and innovation, leveraging ODP’s sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom have signed an MoU to provide digital services to enterprises in Morocco, focusing on smart city solutions, SD-WAN, mobile networks, and cybersecurity. The partnership aims to boost digital adoption in sectors like logistics, retail, and healthcare, leveraging local expertise and scalable global platforms.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have launched an upskilling initiative to advance AI leadership in Dubai’s government. The program will appoint Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across entities, providing them with cutting-edge AI tools and training to drive innovation and achieve impactful deployments, furthering Dubai’s position as a global AI leader.
Fcode Labs, a Sri Lanka-based software company, has entered the European market through a strategic partnership in Sweden with Anton Lundberg as Partner and Country Director. The collaboration focuses on delivering SaaS products and AI solutions, addressing tech talent shortages, and scaling digital products for European businesses.
TruBuild has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Waʼed Ventures, Dar Ventures, and Plug & Play Ventures. The funding will help enhance its AI-powered construction platform, expand its teams, and scale operations in Saudi Arabia and beyond, aiming to improve risk management and decision-making in construction projects.
Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Meta and other key partners, will host the first-ever Instagram Creators Summit in the MENA region. The event will explore the future of content creation, AI, and social media, while showcasing AlUla’s cultural heritage and innovation. It underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a global hub for creativity.
VISA’s expansion in Pakistan, including office growth and partnerships with 1-Link and PayPak, has been recognized for enhancing financial inclusion and digital payments. Finance Minister Aurangzeb praised VISA’s role in accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation and assured the government’s support in resolving operational challenges to strengthen the payment ecosystem.
JazzCash is expanding its regional presence, partnering with du Pay to enable seamless cross-border payments to Pakistan. The collaboration with Western Union allows faster remittances to JazzCash wallets. Additionally, JazzCash aims to drive financial inclusion, focusing on Insurtech, asset fractionalization, and supporting women-led businesses and freelancers.
Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund (USF) has connected over 37 million people, laying 17,200 km of fibre optic cable across 161 projects. The programme aims to expand digital access, especially for women and entrepreneurs, supporting the government’s efforts to promote digital inclusion and bridge the connectivity gap nationwide.
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has partnered with D2A2 to drive digital asset innovation and Web3 growth across the MENA region. The collaboration will focus on creating a regulatory framework, fostering responsible innovation, and building stakeholder confidence in the digital finance ecosystem.
