Maseera Holding has acquired Adva, an Egyptian fintech platform, to drive financial inclusion in North Africa. The acquisition strengthens Maseera’s expansion strategy, leveraging Adva’s AI-driven credit scoring model to provide financing for underserved Egyptians. Adva will focus on consumer finance and apply for Egypt’s first digital finance license.
ONE Championship returns to Qatar for ONE 171 at Lusail Sports Arena on 20 February. The event features thrilling World Title fights, including Joshua Pacio vs. Jarred Brooks. Ooredoo Qatar joins as the Official Telecom Partner, enhancing the experience for fans and reinforcing Qatar’s growing sports reputation.
Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Milojko Spajić, attended an event by Tamkeen to explore Bahrain’s workforce development efforts. Highlighting training programs in technology, the event showcased success stories and a partnership with Montenegro. This initiative focuses on equipping Bahrainis with skills to boost their competitiveness and foster entrepreneurship.
Maroc Telecom’s H1 2024 results show a 5.1% increase in customers to 78.4 million and a 0.9% rise in revenues, driven by Moov Africa. Mobile Data and Fiber Optics revenues surged, offsetting declines in Morocco. The Group maintains a strong EBITDA margin and significant investments, with stable 2024 forecasts despite litigation impacts.
du has introduced cryptocurrency as a new payment option, allowing customers to pay their bills using digital currencies. In addition to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and debit/credit cards, this new feature marks du’s commitment to integrating innovative digital payment solutions into its services.
Diriyah Company has partnered with IBM to implement the IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset management in its City of Earth project. The collaboration leverages AI-powered solutions for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring to enhance performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency, positioning Diriyah as a smart city leader.
Virgin Mobile UAE has introduced electric motorcycles for its delivery riders in collaboration with Axiom Telecom, offering an eco-friendly alternative that supports the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, enhance sustainability in operations, and contribute to Dubai’s environmental goals while providing a smart transportation solution.
Visa has marked 40 years in Saudi Arabia by opening an innovation center in Riyadh and a new office in the King Abdullah Financial District. This initiative aims to advance payment solutions and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by enhancing digital commerce and fostering fintech partnerships across the region.
Moro Hub has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies at Gitex Global 2024 to expand its digital solutions offering, including Data Centre hosting and Cloud Computing. This partnership aims to enhance customer experience and support businesses in their digital transformation journeys across the region.
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