Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dubai’s AI Retreat, hosted at the Museum of the Future on June 11, will gather over 1,000 AI experts to discuss AI adoption strategies. Organized under the DUB.AI initiative, the event aims to cement Dubai as a global AI hub, enhance the digital economy, and support Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 with significant economic contributions.
Ericsson and Zain Jordan are transforming Zain’s BSS into a cloud-native architecture to improve digital services, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrade enhances 5G monetization potential and accelerates Jordan’s telecom digitalization, reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional telecom leader.
Valu secured Central Bank of Jordan approval to launch BNPL services, offering flexible payment plans to consumers and merchants. Supported by strategic partnerships and recent EGX listing, Valu aims to enhance financial inclusion and economic growth in Jordan’s dynamic market.
WorldLink has completed Nepal’s largest data center, “Data World,” in Chandragiri, Kathmandu. With 3.5-megawatt capacity and 520 racks, the facility is Nepal’s first tier-3 and Edge-certified green data center. It aims to improve digital infrastructure and offer data services to businesses, helping position Nepal as a global technology hub.
Huawei, at the International E-Health Forum in Rabat, committed to advancing Morocco’s digital transition in healthcare. Keynotes highlighted Huawei’s role in enhancing e-health infrastructure, emphasizing digitalization’s social and economic benefits, cybersecurity, and privacy. The company aims to collaborate in Morocco’s digital healthcare strategy, sharing expertise and developing specific use-cases for the region.
Visa has launched the Tap-to-Add Card technology in Jordan, allowing users to securely add Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a tap. This innovation simplifies digital payment processes, enhances security, and encourages the adoption of digital wallets in Jordan, benefiting both consumers and the payments ecosystem.
Orange Jordan advances digital inclusion by collaborating with government and disability advocates to foster accessible ICT workplaces, promote assistive technology, and empower persons with disabilities in Jordan’s tech sector.
Google for Startups has launched the AI Academy to support and accelerate AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The program offers tailored mentorship from AI experts, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration, aiming to strengthen the AI ecosystem in APAC.
Fifteen DCO member states, including Morocco, launched a multilateral initiative to combat fake news and enhance online content integrity during the UN Internet Governance Forum. The initiative aims to tackle disinformation, with Morocco and Saudi Arabia also signing an agreement to boost cooperation in government digital transition.
Zain KSA has officially appointed Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as CEO, recognizing his extensive experience and leadership in advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His appointment reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering government and enterprise sectors with innovative telecom and cloud solutions.