Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh is now accepting registrations for over 150 advanced technical bootcamps scheduled for Q1 2025. The programs, in partnership with global organizations, will enhance workforce skills in areas like AI, programming, robotics, and cybersecurity. Tuwaiq aims to connect students with job opportunities across sectors.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched “Ooredoo Flow,” a location analytics platform powered by the TASMU Platform. It processes over 200 million data points daily from 4.3 million devices, providing businesses with insights into demographic trends like age and commuting patterns. The platform ensures privacy and complies with Qatari regulations.
UNICEF and ATscale launched “दिना,” a Nepali text-to-speech (TTS) software aimed at improving digital accessibility for visually impaired individuals in Nepal. Available for free download, it enables users to access digital content in a realistic Nepali voice. The software is a game-changer for inclusion and accessibility.
Banque Misr has successfully launched Egypt’s first public digital real estate auction, marking a major step towards innovation in the banking sector. In partnership with Belmazad, the auction introduces a transparent and efficient bidding process. The platform promises to expand, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and economic development goals.
Numou, a digital lending marketplace, has launched to streamline SME financing in the UAE. The platform connects businesses with a variety of lenders, reducing paperwork and processing time while increasing access to funding. The initiative supports the UAE’s economic growth by empowering SMEs with better financing options.
e& UAE has launched its Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service, offering secure mobile plans and online safety features for children. The service includes content filtering, screen time management, and social media monitoring, allowing parents to manage their children’s digital experiences and ensure their safety online.
WhatsApp users in Oman can now make audio and video calls without using a VPN, marking a shift in the country’s VoIP restrictions. This unexpected change has sparked excitement among residents, though the Telecom Regulatory Authority has yet to officially announce any regulatory changes, leaving the shift uncertain.
Tocaan Co. has opened its Digital Innovation Hub in Dubai, offering mobile app development, website creation, and digital marketing services tailored to GCC-based startups. The hub aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing resources and expertise to help them succeed in the digital economy, fostering innovation and growth.
e& Egypt and pmaestro have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across Egypt and the MENA region. The collaboration focuses on boosting innovation, empowering businesses, and promoting digital inclusion by ensuring equitable access to technology for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in the region.
Kyle Gardner of Google and Fahd Haroon, Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media, discussed collaboration to enhance Pakistan’s digital economy. They focused on digital safety, cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy. Google reiterated its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation and online user safety.
