Bayanat and Vay have partnered to advance teledriving technology in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, combining AI and geospatial data to enhance autonomous mobility. This collaboration includes a joint R&D initiative aimed at developing safe, next-generation autonomous solutions.
The DCO and the League of Arab States signed an MoU to boost the digital economy across the Arab region. This partnership focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure, policy alignment, and promoting innovation to ensure sustainable and inclusive digital growth aligned with global technological advancements.
Cisco and stc Group teamed up to provide advanced digital experience technology at the first Esports World Cup in Riyadh, ensuring seamless connectivity and real-time digital monitoring with Cisco ThousandEyes and Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance.
PayerMax and Saudi Awwal Bank have partnered to revolutionize digital payments in Saudi Arabia, enhancing merchant onboarding and enabling global transactions. This collaboration supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by improving the digital payment landscape.
At the UNGA79 Summit of the Future, DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya emphasized the urgent need to address the global digital divide, highlighting disparities in AI capabilities, gender, and skills. She introduced the Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) to evaluate digital performance across 50 countries.
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), in collaboration with Roscosmos, plans to launch a dual satellite program to enhance communication and security across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This initiative aims to establish advanced connectivity and monitor resources and border security from space.
At Intersec Saudi Arabia, Kearney will showcase AI and VR applications in security, demonstrating their impact on predictive and personalized security solutions. These innovations are poised to revolutionize security training and operations in smart cities.
Riyadh Airports Company has partnered with SAP to deploy SAP Ariba for enhanced procurement at King Khalid International Airport. This modernization aims to streamline operations and improve supplier interactions, leveraging advanced technology to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
At CGI 2024, the UAE launched the third edition of the FoodTech Challenge, focusing on food and water, energy, and loss. The competition aims to foster innovative solutions to global food security challenges, supported by a $2 million prize and strategic partnerships.
The Digital Co-operation Organisation (DCO) has launched the Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) to help nations like Bahrain gauge their digital economy maturity. This new tool assesses various digital performance metrics, aiding in strategic planning and development.
