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Morocco has relaunched the e-TAMKEEN program on Academia Raqmya to train more civil servants and professionals in digital skills. The program, running from 2018 to 2023, has already trained 6,800 participants, supporting Morocco’s national digital strategy, Maroc Digital 2030.
This new AI policy signals Pakistan’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance cybersecurity and foster a secure and thriving digital economy.
ZTE is making a strong comeback in Nepal with the launch of five smartphones from the Blade A and nubia series. In partnership with Shanker Group, ZTE aims to provide innovative, high-performance smartphones at affordable prices, enhancing the mobile experience for Nepali customers.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as the Vice Chair of the International…
Egypt will participate in 26 projects under the INTERREG NEXT MED programme, funded by the EU. The projects will focus on sectors such as SMEs, tourism, education, environmental sustainability, and climate change. The programme aims to promote smart, sustainable, and inclusive development across the Mediterranean Basin.
The Moroccan government plans to invest 360 million dirhams (about $36 million) to establish a specialized gaming zone in Rabat. This initiative aims to foster game development, coding, and professional training, ultimately generating jobs and attracting international talent, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a gaming hub in Africa and the Middle East.
Kuwait Times is supporting the second edition of CODED’s Academy X program, empowering young women with skills in AI, smart application development, and entrepreneurship. The program expands its capacity to 500 students this year. Industry players like Zain Kuwait and other strategic partners are contributing to its success.
Vodafone Egypt has renewed its exclusive partnership with Anghami and OSN+, offering exclusive access to their services for Vodafone RED and FLEX customers. This collaboration aims to enhance digital entertainment offerings in the Middle East and North Africa, reinforcing Vodafone Egypt’s role as a leader in entertainment content.
AIx, a subsidiary of Emaar Groups in Oman, has launched AIx GPT, the country’s first advanced large language model. This AI innovation delivers rapid response capabilities and operates efficiently on consumer hardware, significantly advancing Oman’s digital transformation and enhancing various industries from healthcare to public services.
Held under the theme “Connect. Empower. Prosper: The Big Push for Digital Africa”, the GABI Bridge side event brought together…