UAE Business Leaders Give AI Green Light for High-Stakes Business Decisions including Salaries, Health and Safety, and Hiring
Endava research reveals AI has just crossed a critical trust milestone in the UAE, as half of UAE business decision-makers…
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Pakistan keen to facilitate overseas Pakistanis in Gulf countries via domestic payment scheme
Karachi: The federal government is keen to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and Pakistani youth in Gulf countries, mainly by providing a…
ADAFSA Begins Cloud Migration to Drive Abu Dhabi’s AI-Native Digital Transformation by 2027
ADAFSA’s move to cloud computing supports Abu Dhabi’s goal of an AI-native government by 2027, improving efficiency and innovation in agriculture and food safety through scalable, secure, and intelligent digital infrastructure.
Aipix and Smarttive Collaborate to Accelerate AI-Driven Smart Surveillance in MENA Telecom Market
Aipix and Smarttive have joined forces to deliver AI-powered cloud video surveillance and smart security solutions to MENA telecom operators. Their collaboration supports GCC smart city ambitions by providing turnkey, compliant, and innovative VAS that leverage AI, 5G, and cloud technologies to enhance public safety and operational efficiency.
du Enhances Partnership with Disney+ Offering Free One-Year Access to Home Wireless Subscribers
du has extended its partnership with Disney+ to offer free one-year access to its home wireless subscribers, enhancing entertainment options with Disney’s vast streaming library and family-friendly features. This move strengthens Disney+’s reach in the MENA region and du’s value proposition.
Sri Lanka’s GovPay Digital Payment Platform Integrates 50+ Government Organisations, Driving Cashless Economy
Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform has connected 50+ government organisations, processing thousands of digital transactions and advancing the country’s cashless economy vision. Planned expansions include card payments and broader institutional adoption to support a growing digital public infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia’s Lucidya Secures $30 Million Series B to Accelerate AI-Powered Customer Experience Automation
Lucidya has raised $30 million in a Series B led by Impact46 to scale its AI-driven CX platform across 11 MENA countries. The funding supports expansion into AI Agent automation for customer-facing functions, leveraging a high-accuracy Arabic AI engine to transform regional CX while addressing labor and compliance challenges.
QIIB Partners with Visa to Launch Click to Pay with Biometric Authentication in the GCC
QIIB and Visa have partnered to launch the Click to Pay feature with biometric authentication, simplifying and securing online payments for GCC cardholders. This initiative enhances digital commerce by leveraging cutting-edge biometric technology and aligns with regional objectives for secure, seamless digital transactions.
Pakistan Advances Telecom Quality Monitoring with Opensignal Partnership Amid Satellite Internet Regulatory Delays
Pakistan is enhancing telecom network quality through a collaboration with Opensignal for real-time performance monitoring, while satellite internet rollout faces delays due to new security-focused regulations for foreign operators.
AWASR and Dhofar Municipality Sign MoU to Boost Digital Infrastructure and Public Wi-Fi in Dhofar
AWASR and Dhofar Municipality have partnered to deploy free managed Wi-Fi and strengthen digital infrastructure across Dhofar Governorate, aiming to improve public services, enhance tourism experiences, and support smart city development aligned with Oman Vision 2040. This collaboration reflects AWASR’s leadership in Oman’s digital transformation.