In Groupe Moves to Second Place in Africa with IDEMIA Smart Identity

In Groupe has become Africa’s second leading provider in the smart identity sector through its partnership with IDEMIA, offering advanced biometric and identity management solutions. Together, they help African countries improve security, digital identity infrastructure, and public service delivery by tackling challenges such as identity fraud and lack of comprehensive civil registries. This progress highlights the growing role of secure digital identities in Africa’s socio-economic development.

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Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior Warns of Advanced Cyber Scams Targeting Citizens and Residents

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior highlights the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams involving fake messages, fraudulent payment links, and fake online stores. With thousands of cases reported annually and significant funds protected, the ministry stresses public vigilance, legal enforcement, and technological collaboration to combat cybercrime and protect digital security.

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Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay Select Ten Female-Led Startups for Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain Programme

Standard Chartered Bahrain, alongside Bahrain FinTech Bay, has selected ten female-led startups to join the Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme’s sixth cohort. The initiative offers expert training, mentorship, and networking over eight weeks, aiming to accelerate women entrepreneurs in diverse tech sectors and foster a more inclusive innovation ecosystem aligned with Bahrain’s economic development goals.

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du Becomes First Telecom Operator in Region to Offer Cisco Networking Academy Access

du has pioneered access to the Cisco Networking Academy in the region, delivering a comprehensive certification program focused on empowering Emirati youth with skills in AI, programming, cybersecurity, and networking. This initiative, part of du’s Future X talent development program, supports the UAE’s Emiratization vision and equips the workforce to meet the demands of a digital economy. With expanding cohorts and specialized training tracks, du is playing a strategic role in fostering technology leadership within the country.

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Zain KSA Appoints Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as Chief Executive Officer

Zain KSA has officially appointed Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as CEO, recognizing his extensive experience and leadership in advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His appointment reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering government and enterprise sectors with innovative telecom and cloud solutions.

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