e& enterprise, the enterprise arm of UAE’s e& group, has acquired Turkey’s GlassHouse Bilgi Sistemleri for $60 million. The acquisition strengthens e&’s service portfolio, particularly in data backup, business continuity, and SAP infrastructure. GlassHouse’s financials will be consolidated into e&’s from September 1, with minimal impact on overall figures.
Iran and Cuba are strengthening cooperation in ICT, focusing on artificial intelligence, e-government, and digital economy. Both countries plan to exchange knowledge and expertise, with Iran’s private sector playing a key role in supporting Cuba’s technological growth.
The UN E-Government Survey 2024 highlights Bahrain’s impressive climb in global rankings, now 18th in e-government development. Notable advancements include telecommunications, online services, and human capital, reflecting Bahrain’s strategic investments in enhancing its digital infrastructure and e-services.
Safaricom, M-Pesa Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation launch the Spark Accelerator program to support Kenyan start-ups, providing mentorship, funding, and go-to-market strategies to address the challenges of securing funding, market access, and scaling.
stc Group played a crucial role in the successful debut of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to become a global esports hub. With robust infrastructure and innovation, stc provided seamless connectivity and an ecosystem of services, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position in the global gaming industry.
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stc has successfully concluded its participation in the 3rd edition of the Watheefti career fair in Kuwait, attracting over 30,000 attendees. The event provided valuable networking opportunities and showcased stc’s commitment to empowering Kuwaiti talent through workshops and recruitment efforts aimed at recent graduates and job seekers.
The World Economic Forum has launched its Playbook of Solutions, detailing 100 strategies to unlock capital for clean energy investments in 47 emerging and developing economies. With an aim to raise US$1.7 trillion by 2030, the Playbook emphasizes collaborative efforts and innovative financing to facilitate the clean energy transition.
Orange and Digital Africa have partnered to support and invest in startups across Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to enhance entrepreneurship and innovation, with startups potentially receiving up to $50,000 in their first year through the Fuze scheme.
World Wide Technology (WWT) and NXT Global have partnered to establish the UAE’s first AI integration center in Masdar City. The facility aims to position the UAE as a global leader and exporter of AI infrastructure, enhancing the nation’s technological capabilities and supporting sustainable development and innovation.
