Telenor Pakistan has initiated the 8th phase of ‘Naya Aghaaz’, a program aimed at helping women re-enter the workforce after a career break. This initiative offers a 9-month paid internship with comprehensive training and mentorship, underscoring the company’s dedication to diversity and inclusion.
The Global AI Summit 2024 in Riyadh convened global leaders and AI experts to discuss ethical AI governance and innovations, with key contributions from Bahrain’s iGA Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed.
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.
Liferay will showcase its advanced digital experience solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, aligning with the UAE’s vision for technological innovation. The platform offers organizations low-code capabilities, AI-driven insights, and seamless integration to enhance customer journeys and operational efficiency, ultimately supporting digital transformation across multiple sectors.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that internet services in the country have been fully restored after resolving issues with the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 4 (SMW4) and Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cables. This resolution eliminates the 1,750 Gbps shortfall, ensuring optimal internet performance.
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Pakistan has been named ‘Tech Destination of the Year’ at GITEX Global 2024, showcasing its commitment to innovation and technology. The event, held in Dubai, features the Pakistan Pavilion, where IT companies highlight their capabilities. Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized the country’s potential for global collaboration in tech.
Batelco has launched Basma, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to enhance customer experience. Available 24/7 in English and Arabic, Basma assists with bill inquiries, usage tracking, package installments, and more. This initiative marks a significant step in Batelco’s digital transformation and technological advancement in Bahrain’s telecom sector.
Alpha Data, a UAE tech company, has announced its IPO offering 400 million shares at Dh0.03 each, set to list on ADX in March. With a 5% retail investor allocation, the IPO is expected to raise Dh130 million in dividends. Alpha Data has a strong track record in enterprise systems integration.
Bahrain plans to merge nine government apps into the MyGov app by 2025, simplifying access to services for individuals, businesses, and visitors. The integration includes adding new eServices, documents, and a unified payment feature, with the app already achieving 100,000 downloads within two weeks of its launch.
