Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Food Tech Valley has signed a 27-year strategic agreement with Badia Farms to implement hybrid farming models for year-round production of premium fruits and vegetables. This collaboration aims to enhance the UAE’s food security goals by utilizing sustainable practices, reducing water usage, and providing fresh produce without pesticides.
Mindware has partnered with VMware to distribute VMware’s advanced IT solutions across Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan, helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation. This collaboration will offer regional enterprises cutting-edge cloud, security, and infrastructure technologies to enhance scalability, agility, and security in their IT environments.
Hisense has launched a new R&D center in Dubai Internet City, focusing on developing climate-friendly solutions for the Middle East. The center aims to adapt products to local conditions, enhancing innovation in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain discussed enhancing collaboration in developing methodologies for vital indicators during the 9th International Conference for Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange. Top officials from both nations met to strengthen economic growth and bilateral ties. The event, organized by Bahrain, gathered international data experts to share insights and updates. Discussions centered on strategies to bolster sector collaboration. Co-organized with support from ESCWA and Banca d’Italia, the conference aimed to empower data communities through SDMX tools and technologies. It marked the first in-person gathering since 2019.
This move aims to establish WellPal as a leading player in the health and wellness eCommerce sector across the MENA region.
Ooredoo Kuwait and LuLu Hypermarket have partnered to integrate the Nojoom loyalty program across LuLu stores, enhancing reward opportunities for customers. Nojoom, Kuwait’s leading loyalty app, continues to expand its partner network, offering diverse benefits aligned with daily lifestyles.
The UAE’s launch of the Foresight-1 SAR satellite marks a major step in its global space leadership. Bayanat and Yahsat’s collaboration on this project strengthens the UAE’s space capabilities, enhances geospatial solutions, and supports the National Space Strategy 2030. The upcoming merger will establish “Space42” as a key player in the global space sector.
A Boston Consulting Group report reveals that 85% of GCC senior executives prioritize innovation, surpassing the global average. However, GCC firms face challenges in converting ambition into readiness. Key recommendations include aligning innovation with business strategy and leveraging Generative AI. Addressing talent constraints and funding challenges will enhance innovation readiness.
Orange Egypt and El Ezaby Pharmacies have partnered to enhance connectivity across over 400 pharmacy branches in Egypt using advanced SD-WAN solutions. This collaboration improves operational efficiency, supports future expansion, and strengthens the pharmacies’ digital infrastructure with innovations like Microsoft 365 integration, boosting service quality and customer experience.
WAMD onboards 30% of Kuwait’s banked population in first 3 months; real-time transactions powered by KNET and ACI Worldwide up…