The Qatar Digital Business Award 2024 recognized outstanding digital innovation and transformation across various sectors. With 14 award categories, this year’s winners were celebrated for their contributions to digital advancements, including AI, cybersecurity, and smart solutions. The awards reflect Qatar’s commitment to building a competitive digital economy aligned with Vision 2030.
Shift, a Jeddah-based mobility company, has secured an $83 million investment from Merak Capital to enhance its mobility services across Saudi Arabia. This funding aims to expand and improve technology in sectors such as tourism and transportation.
Internet use in Tanzania soars by 45% due to more Kiswahili content, despite new regulations on VPN usage stirring public debate.
stc, in partnership with Ordable, hosted a digital marketing workshop in Kuwait to empower local entrepreneurs and SMEs. The event provided insights into effective digital marketing strategies, enhancing participants’ skills to drive business growth and engage customers more effectively.
Red Sea Global has launched the region’s first Unified Critical Communication System (UCCS), integrating push-to-talk, air-to-ground communication, and digital mobile radio solutions. Developed in collaboration with Zain KSA, the system enhances connectivity, streamlines communication across air, land, and sea, and supports the development of RSG’s major tourism projects.
TSMC and Samsung are in early talks to build semiconductor megafactories in the UAE, with potential investments exceeding $100 billion. These discussions are part of the UAE’s strategy to become a global tech hub, amidst heightened US-China tech tensions.
Zain Bahrain has received the “Sustainability in HR Award” at the 2024 HRM Summit Awards for its commitment to sustainable practices. Key initiatives include the National E-Waste Competition, the “Natawasul” sign language health service, and a Paperless Initiative, all emphasizing the company’s leadership in sustainability and digital transformation.
More than half of the reviewed hotels offered Wi-Fi networks with a median download speed of at least 50 Mbps…
Orange Jordan has announced key organizational changes, including the merging of its Consumer Marketing and Sales Units into a new Consumer Business Unit. New appointments include Samer Haj as Chief Commercial Officer, Julien Paquier as Chief Consumer Marketing Officer, and Heba Al-Shareef as Acting Chief Orange Money Business Unit Officer.
UNESCO and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan co-hosted the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 conference in Amman on October 30 and 31. The event focused on digital transformation, featuring discussions on AI’s role in media, youth engagement, and strategies for enhancing media literacy across various sectors.
