Orange Jordan is enhancing educational opportunities in Palestine by funding Jusoor Labs, a startup providing interactive educational content. This initiative is part of Orange’s efforts to support digital transformation and foster regional development through strategic partnerships and innovative educational technologies.
Egypt is solidifying its position as a leader in Africa’s electronics sector through the EME initiative, enhancing its smartphone manufacturing capabilities. Partnerships with major brands and substantial investments are establishing Egypt as a strategic production hub, generating significant employment opportunities despite facing infrastructural and logistical challenges.
Qatar is advancing its low-carbon initiatives, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030, by hosting the CASI Sustainability Forum. The forum emphasized financial strategies essential for transitioning to sustainable energy, highlighting Qatar’s significant investments like the Al Kharsaah solar project and carbon capture technologies.
Algeria’s e-commerce market has reached $1.5 billion, driven by an increase in payment cards to over 18 million. This growth underscores e-commerce’s role in fostering economic development, digital transformation, and financial inclusion, despite ongoing challenges with cash payments.
Riyadh Airports Company has partnered with SAP to deploy SAP Ariba for enhanced procurement at King Khalid International Airport. This modernization aims to streamline operations and improve supplier interactions, leveraging advanced technology to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
At CGI 2024, the UAE launched the third edition of the FoodTech Challenge, focusing on food and water, energy, and loss. The competition aims to foster innovative solutions to global food security challenges, supported by a $2 million prize and strategic partnerships.
Microsoft is expanding its Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi, focusing on AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity. This move enhances the UAE’s position as a global tech hub, aiming to foster innovation and skill development in the region.
TSMC and Samsung are in early talks to build semiconductor megafactories in the UAE, with potential investments exceeding $100 billion. These discussions are part of the UAE’s strategy to become a global tech hub, amidst heightened US-China tech tensions.
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has introduced an online service allowing employees to download their digital labor cards. This service enhances convenience, providing easy access to essential employment information on mobile devices.
Pakistan assembled 20.44 million mobile phones from January to August 2024, with 12.73 million smartphones and 7.71 million 2G devices. Despite a decline in production due to economic challenges, smartphone usage in Pakistan has risen to 62%, reflecting the growing reach of internet services.
