AI adoption is rapidly growing among UAE SMBs, with 87% using or experimenting with AI to drive revenue, productivity, and customer experience. However, challenges remain in keeping up with technology complexity, and concerns around security and trust persist. The UAE leads globally in AI experimentation among SMBs.
Zong recently hosted a company-wide customer experience event to reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality services in Pakistan’s digital landscape. The event showcased Zong’s portfolio of digital products, technologies, and enterprise solutions, emphasizing the company’s focus on customer satisfaction and its role in shaping Pakistan’s future in digital connectivity.
Virgin Mobile UAE has introduced a seamless eSIM activation process for tourists, allowing them to activate their eSIM at the airport through facial recognition. This initiative enhances convenience for visitors, offering unlimited data and calls with flexible plans, and supporting the UAE’s vision for a digitally connected future.
Parkin Company has signed an MoU with BATIC Investment to transform parking infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, utilizing digital technologies like AI, smart sensors, and real-time data analytics. This partnership aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to improve parking efficiency, reduce congestion, and support the country’s smart city goals.
Stake, a UAE-based real estate investment platform, is considering relocating its regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia as part of its strategy to expand within the Kingdom’s growing real estate market. The company launched operations in Saudi Arabia on December 9, marking the beginning of its expansion in the region.
Pakistan’s Minister of State for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, introduced the ‘Digital Nation Pakistan’ initiative, aiming to create a unified digital framework focusing on economy, governance, and society. The initiative will lead to the establishment of a National Digital Commission and a Digital Authority, promoting national digitization.
Oman saw a dramatic rise in mobile payments in 2023, with mobile transactions growing by 700% and the value processed through the MPCSS reaching OMR 1.44 billion. The surge highlights the country’s shift towards digital financial solutions, driven by the Central Bank’s modernization efforts and broader adoption of secure payment systems.
Ncell Foundation has partnered with the ICT Award 2024 as a “Supported By” partner, celebrating Nepal’s tech advancements and honoring women in ICT. The 9th edition of the award will take place on December 20, with Ncell presenting the Ncell Woman Icon ICT Award, including a cash prize of Rs 300,000.
Nepal Telecom has launched a new communication tower in the Palanta rural municipality of Kalikot, aiming to enhance connectivity in a previously disconnected area. The tower will provide 4G and 5G services to 10% of the population, with plans to expand coverage across surrounding municipalities, improving rural telecommunication.
Morocco’s z.systems raised $1 million in funding to reshape the region’s FMCG retail landscape. The platform, designed to modernize B2B trade and distribution, offers streamlined solutions for small retailers. z.systems plans to expand beyond FMCG into other sectors like construction and electronics, empowering mom-and-pop stores with better efficiency.
