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Tunisia has launched a blockchain-based system to verify educational credentials, combat fake diplomas, and streamline the verification process. This move is part of a broader regional initiative to enhance academic integrity. The system’s success in Tunisia could inspire other nations to adopt similar solutions to address diploma fraud.
Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized the need for technology expansion in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to improve communication and foster development. He encouraged the youth to pursue education and global opportunities, assuring that the region can overcome its limitations. Yunus also invited youths to participate in an upcoming youth festival.
The logistics sector is on the brink of an AI revolution, promising to deliver a customer experience that’s more personal, transparent, and swift.
As the logistics industry embarks on this transformative journey, Wahyd is poised to lead the charge into an AI-enabled future.
du has announced the second edition of its tech event, Envision 2024, under the theme “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization.” The event, under the patronage of Digital Dubai Authority, aims to advance the UAE’s digital transformation through AI, cloud, and smart city technologies, fostering sustainable development.
Standard Chartered has launched the third edition of its ‘Women in Tech’ accelerator programme in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Falak Investment Hub. The programme supports women-led startups with tech-driven solutions, offering mentorship, masterclasses, and $45,000 in grants to top performers. Applications are open until June 27, 2025.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed met with delegations from e& UAE and the Ministry of Justice to discuss collaboration in digital infrastructure and judicial services. The discussions focused on enhancing Sharjah’s telecommunications sector, supporting e&’s advancements in AI and fibre-optic networks, and modernizing the judicial system in the UAE.
The GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, a collaboration of telecom operators, has released a white paper outlining strategies to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The report highlights the challenges in adopting renewable energy and offers actionable solutions to promote sustainable practices in the telecom industry, positioning the GCC as a leader in innovation.
Doha, January 22, 2025: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has officially granted the first postal license under the Law Regulating…
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss their strategic partnership and AWS’s investments in Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on strengthening digital infrastructure and advancing the digital economy and innovation in the region.
Saudi Aramco and stc invest in US NaaS startup Graphiant, supporting its cloud-native enterprise networking platform. The deal reflects Middle Eastern giants’ push into advanced digital infrastructure and positions Graphiant to expand globally with strategic regional partnerships.