At the Moonshot by TechCabal conference in Nigeria, African leaders called for stronger public-private partnerships to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. The event featured high-level discussions on strategic collaborations, infrastructure development, and policy reform to boost digital transformation across the continent.
FinVolution Group has launched Daira, its new fintech platform in Pakistan, marking a major step in its global expansion. The platform aims to address the country’s financial inclusion gap by providing localized digital financial services. With this launch, FinVolution strengthens its presence in South Asia’s growing fintech market.
SAMENA Council invites industry leaders and professionals to register for free-of-cost participation.
At GITEX Global 2024, Nedaa will showcase its mission-critical technology solutions powered by its advanced 4G network. The event will highlight innovations such as smart wearables, drones, and radar systems, focusing on public safety and emergency response. Nedaa is also set to sign key partnerships with government entities.
du has announced its 5G-Advanced strategy, aiming for nationwide UAE coverage by 2026. This strategy includes enhancing fintech services, launching next-gen Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and expanding gaming and enterprise solutions. The 5G-A network will transform consumer and business experiences through AI-driven connectivity and innovative services.
Global marketing company Monks has acquired a 25% stake in Hoorah, a leading digital marketing agency, to boost AI-driven marketing solutions across Africa. This partnership gives Hoorah access to Monks’ AI-first services, enhancing its ability to deliver innovative marketing at scale.
Doha hosted the 8th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for e-Government and the 28th meeting for Post and Telecommunications, where key discussions focused on digital transformation, the launch of the GCC e-Government Guiding Strategy (2024-2030), and cooperation in communications and technology sectors.
Elevatus has partnered with Oman Data Park to host its AI-powered recruitment solutions within Oracle Cloud in Oman. This partnership enhances data security, compliance, and supports Oman’s Vision 2040 for digital transformation by providing locally hosted, cloud-based recruitment technology.
The African Digital Summit 2024 in Casablanca highlighted Africa’s commitment to leveraging technology for growth. Day 2 featured discussions on AI, digital ecosystems, employee retention, and media innovation, concluding with the introduction of the African Digital Awards to celebrate technological excellence across the continent.
Kuwait-based fintech startup Krti has closed a $1.5 million pre-seed investment round with Core Vision Investment. The funding supports the upcoming launch of Krti’s innovative loyalty program, aimed at maximizing the benefits of users’ bank cards in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
