Morocco has launched the e-Police digital portal, enabling citizens to access various police services online, starting December 20. The platform allows requests for services like criminal record certificates and national identity card appointments, offering a streamlined, secure, and efficient process for public services. It marks the first phase of digitizing police services.
Kingston Technology has unveiled its strategic vision for 2025, focusing on advancing AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. The company plans to redefine memory and storage benchmarks with DDR5 DRAM and PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, expand into emerging markets, and drive innovation through research and development.
Huawei concluded its 2024-2025 ICT Competition in Riyadh, marking the 10th anniversary of its ICT Academy in the region. The event celebrated outstanding performances in Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation tracks, with teams from Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan taking top honors. The competition received broad regional support.
Paymob has integrated Apple Pay for Egyptian merchants, marking a milestone in Egypt’s digital payments transformation. The partnership enhances consumer convenience and security, enabling contactless payments via Apple devices. This integration aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, promoting financial inclusion and boosting the digital economy as the nation embraces fintech innovation.
Alibaba has launched operations in Morocco, marking its first expansion into Africa. The move aims to support Moroccan businesses in expanding exports, particularly to North America. Through partnerships and digital storefronts, Alibaba hopes to increase global export opportunities for Moroccan companies and diversify their export markets beyond the EU.
Huawei concluded the 2024-2025 Middle East and Central Asia ICT Competition in Riyadh, celebrating regional talent across Cloud, Network, Computing, and Innovation tracks. The event recognized exceptional student teams from Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, with winners advancing to the global finals in Shenzhen, China, in May 2025.
Bahrain’s parliamentary delegation participated in the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2024) in Saudi Arabia, focusing on digital cooperation, AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy. They discussed enhancing digital infrastructure, legislative frameworks, and international collaboration to ensure equitable access to technology and foster economic growth and social development globally.
A new Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workforce was launched in Dhaka. Developed by AYAT Education in collaboration with BGMEA and others, the toolkit aims to improve health awareness, boost productivity, and reduce absenteeism, creating a healthier and more sustainable workforce in the garment sector.
Savoye unveiled its 2025 strategy at Logimotion, focusing on advancing AI, integrated solutions, and barcode-free warehouse systems. The company aims to revolutionize logistics and supply chain operations. Savoye’s efforts are aligned with the growing demand for automation in the GCC, with investments expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2025.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) leads the global supercomputing market with its El Capitan system, ranking as the world’s most powerful supercomputer. HPE’s innovations, including energy-efficient cooling systems and AI capabilities, are accelerating scientific research and advancing national security. HPE also dominates the supercomputing landscape in Saudi Arabia and Europe.
