MSMEDA and Telecom Egypt have signed an MoU to support entrepreneurs and startups by offering special mobile and internet packages, integrating them into the formal sector, and enhancing their competitiveness. This collaboration aims to boost digital transformation, productivity, and local and global competitiveness.
Trend Micro’s 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Report reveals blocking over 161 billion threats, a 10% increase from last year. The report emphasizes sophisticated attacker techniques, a 349% surge in email malware, and significant threat prevention in Bahrain, highlighting the need for proactive cybersecurity measures.
Pakistan has successfully launched its second communication satellite, PAKSAT MM1, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre to enhance the country’s…
ZainCash has implemented Temenos core banking and payments solutions to enhance its digital services in Iraq. The platform will help ZainCash scale rapidly, offer new services, and promote financial inclusion by reaching 3 million users, including the unbanked population, by the end of the year.
Grubtech raised $15 million to expand its restaurant management platform globally, with new offices planned in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and the UK. The funding, led by Jahez, supports Grubtech’s growth in managing digital operations for over 700 brands in 18 markets.
Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications company, has launched Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) to meet the increasing demand for IoT and digital products. This move from IPv4, which has a limited number of IP addresses, to IPv6 with its nearly limitless addresses, is set to improve internet efficiency, security, and network performance in Bahrain.
Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Financial Center (QFC) have signed an MoU to support business development in Qatar. Vodafone will offer communication and digital services, including IoT and Cyber Security, to QFC licensed firms, enhancing their operational efficiency and workplace flexibility.
Yango will showcase its advanced business process optimization solutions at Seamless 2024 in Dubai. Highlights include autonomous last-mile delivery robots, an AI-driven robotic pick-and-place platform, and comprehensive tech solutions for e-grocery businesses. These innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency and provide a competitive edge for Middle East businesses.
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) unveiled the National Digital Accessibility Policy, aimed at ensuring inclusivity in digital services. Aligned with UAE’s vision for an integrated society, the policy emphasizes equal access for people of determination. TDRA commits to robust infrastructure and public-private collaboration to realize this vision.
King Abdulaziz University awarded Naseej for Technology a SAR 16.18 million contract for academic system upgrades and support. Additionally, the company secured a SAR 17.24 million deal with the Ministry of Commerce. Despite a slight revenue increase, Naseej reported a 39.55% drop in net profit for 2023.
