GITEX Africa Morocco 2024, held from May 29-31 in Marrakech, will focus on AI and digital transformation. The event will gather leaders from 130 countries to boost Africa’s innovation economy. Organized by KAOUN International, it aims to position Morocco as a regional digital hub.
GITEX Africa 2024, held in Marrakech from May 29-31, will gather global experts to address Africa’s cybersecurity challenges amid its digital revolution. Key figures like Ghita Mezzour and Mohamed Al Kuwaiti will discuss strategies to enhance digital security and foster international collaboration, ensuring a secure future for the continent’s digital growth.
The 5G-Advanced Leaders’ Forum in Dubai highlighted the transformative potential of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology. Industry leaders discussed the enhancements in network efficiency, coverage, and performance, and emphasized its role in driving digital innovation across sectors. The UAE announced plans for nationwide 5G-A deployment, reinforcing its commitment to technological advancement.
The 4th Digital Transformation Jordan and Fintech Jordan conferences began on May 5, 2024, in Amman, under the patronage of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. Over 400 global leaders convened to discuss advancements in fintech and digital transformation, aiming to enhance Jordan’s role in the digital economy.
Orange Business has partnered with EdgeConn to establish direct private connectivity to AWS, enhancing cloud services for the Egypt Ministry of Education. This agreement aims to transform digital content delivery for 22 million students and teachers, reinforcing EdgeConn’s role in Egypt’s education sector’s digital transformation.
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council’s Leaders’ Summit 2024 is set to occur on May 13th at Atlantis – The Palm, focusing on “Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure.” With global and regional partnerships, the summit will explore crucial ICT developments, including sustainable digital transformation and 5.5G technology advancements.
The 13th Bahrain National Robotics Competition, themed ‘Allies of the Earth’, has started under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Britus Education, the event aims to enhance students’ skills in robotics and AI, with 364 participants from 118 teams.
The Generative AI Hackathon in Amman, Jordan, hosted by Jordan Source and MENADevs, showcased AI’s potential to drive economic growth and innovation. Aligning with Jordan’s digital ambitions, the event attracted 200 professionals across various sectors, emphasizing the country’s commitment to becoming a hub for high-tech investments and entrepreneurship.
The 33rd COMEX Global Technology Show, hosted by Oman’s MTCIT in collaboration with the Arabian Research Bureau, will take place from May 27 to 30, showcasing Oman’s digital advancements. The event will feature over 100 emerging Omani tech companies and include forums to discuss digital transformation and investments.
In an era where the younger generation displays a significant interest in gadgets, Kaspersky, an international cybersecurity firm, has collaborated with the Cadi Ayad school in Casablanca to host a “Family Day” aimed at educating children about the importance of information technology.
