Leadership Transition at Microsoft Middle East & Africa
July 16, 2025; Cairo, Egypt – Microsoft today announced a new leadership appointment in its Middle East and Africa (MEA)…
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UNESCO advances digital transformation in education through analysis workshop in Jordan
Discussions covered systems thinking, policy coherence, institutional readiness, and partnership-building, enabling stakeholders to map priority actions for inclusive and sustainable digital learning across Jordan’s education landscape.
talabat UAE Supports Fathers’ Endowment Campaign for Sustainable Healthcare and Charity
talabat UAE has partnered with the Fathers’ Endowment campaign to support sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy. Through its app, users can donate amounts starting from AED 10 to AED 500. The campaign aims to honour fathers while promoting generosity and solidarity in the UAE.
Global Crypto Exchanges Support Saudi Arabia’s Plans to Launch Regulated Stablecoins
Saudi Arabia’s plan to introduce regulated stablecoins is earning strong support from major global exchanges including Bybit and BingX, who see it as a milestone for the region’s digital finance landscape. Backed by the CMA and SAMA, the initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, speed up cross-border payments, and unlock innovation across fintech, real estate, and retail. As the Kingdom’s fintech sector rapidly expands, stablecoins are poised to become a key pillar of its digital transformation strategy.
Oman Data Park Partners with Intro Technology to Launch Kemet Data Center in Egypt
Oman Data Park has partnered with Intro Technology to establish the Kemet Data Center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, with an investment of $450 million. This collaboration aims to provide cloud solutions and IoT services, enhancing digital transformation in the Middle East and Africa while promoting sustainability.
BSNL and Viasat to upgrade Indian Navy’s satellite comms infrastructure
BSNL and Viasat are modernising the Indian Navy’s satellite communications by integrating Ka-band systems with existing L-band infrastructure. The move introduces a multi-band, multi-constellation architecture, improving coverage, throughput, and resilience for mission-critical naval operations using BSNL’s ground facilities and Viasat’s global satellite network.
Standard Chartered Egypt CEO Discusses Bank’s Role in Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Driving Economic Transformation
Standard Chartered Egypt focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through tailored accelerator programs and mentorship while driving broader economic growth via strategic sector support and leveraging its global network for investment and trade.
Six African Nations Shine in 2024 E-Government Development Index
The 2024 E-Government Development Index highlights six African countries among the top 100 for utilizing information technologies in public services. South Africa leads in Africa, followed by Mauritius, Tunisia, Morocco, Seychelles, and Egypt, showcasing significant advancements in e-governance.
DAMAC Digital Expands Global Data Centre Ambitions as Planned IT Capacity Reaches 6,000MW
DAMAC Digital has announced that its planned data centre landbank has reached 6,000 megawatts (MW) of IT capacity, underscoring the…
Second Arab Postal Leaders Forum Kicks Off in Doha to Shape the Future of the Postal Market
Doha, April 29, 2024: The Second Arab Postal Leaders Forum officially began today in Doha, Qatar, under the theme “Accelerating…