Zain Kuwait’s CEO Shares Vision for Advancing Kuwait’s Digital Economy

Zain Kuwait’s CEO, Nawaf Al-Gharabally, shared insights during a panel discussion on Kuwait’s digital economy. He emphasized Zain’s role in AI adoption, workforce training, and supporting Vision 2035. The company continues to enhance digital infrastructure and sustainability efforts, positioning Kuwait as a global hub for financial and technological growth.

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Kuwait Hosts First Thought Leadership Circle Event on Digital Transformation and AI

The first Thought Leadership Circle event in Kuwait, co-hosted by KDIPA and The Business Year, focused on accelerating digital transformation and AI implementation. Key speakers, including government leaders and industry experts, discussed strategies for leveraging technology to drive economic growth, sustainability, and workforce readiness, in line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035.

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Jordan Launches First Financial Awareness Platform to Boost Financial Literacy

Jordan’s Association of Banks has launched FinApp.jo, the country’s first Financial Awareness Platform, to improve financial literacy and inclusion. The platform, developed with the Central Bank of Jordan and local institutions, focuses on banking, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and fintech to promote responsible financial behavior and economic growth.

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Egypt’s Telecom Operators Agree to New Quality Standards and Penalties for Service Improvement

Egypt’s four telecom companies have signed agreements to improve service quality, with new penalties for failing to meet standards. The penalties, double the previous amount, will now be reinvested into network improvements. The initiative aims to enhance mobile service quality, especially in remote areas, and improve Egypt’s global telecom ranking.

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Algeria and UNDP Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Healthcare and Global Health Security

Algeria’s Minister of Health, Abdelhak Saihi, met with UNDP Resident Representative Natasha Van Rijn to discuss strengthening the partnership forged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussions focused on enhancing healthcare for refugees, establishing an international vaccination center, and aligning Algeria’s health priorities with global health security efforts.

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