Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, inaugurated the General Directorate of Public Security building in Riyadh. He also opened the Innovation Center and the Indicators and Artificial Intelligence Center, launching new services on the Absher platform to enhance digital transformation in security operations.
Africa’s gaming industry is set to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming driving nearly 90% of the market. South Africa leads, while Nigeria shows the most growth. The region also sees a rise in game studios, particularly in West, Southern, and East Africa.
LabLabee, an Algerian edtech startup, has raised $3.4 million to boost 5G, cloud, and AI adoption. This funding will expand its training offerings and enhance learning platforms, aiming to establish leadership in the EMEA and U.S. markets and addressing the global skills gap in advanced technologies.
Vodafone Egypt has partnered with ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC to manufacture advanced telecommunications equipment locally. This collaboration aims to produce fibre cables, lithium batteries, and antennas, marking a significant step towards enhancing Egypt’s telecom industry and reducing dependency on imports, while promoting economic growth and innovation.
Google will transition payments for services like AdSense and YouTube AdSense in Egypt from USD to EGP starting May 1, 2025. This move aims to support local content creators and aligns with efforts in other countries. Users will need to link bank accounts for local currency transactions and access their payment history.
Vodafone Qatar has partnered with Honor to provide exclusive benefits, including a dedicated in-store display and a two-year warranty on Honor devices. This collaboration enhances the customer experience and reinforces Vodafone Qatar’s focus on innovation.
The project aims to improve fixed internet connectivity and service quality in the region.
Hyphen Consultancy has launched its fully owned subsidiary, Hyphen Al Arabia, in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The subsidiary will provide customized governance, risk management, and compliance services, targeting key sectors like petrochemicals, telecom, and financial services, contributing to the Kingdom’s economic transformation and sustainable growth.
Bahrain hosted the ITU Digital Skills Forum, with discussions led by key global telecommunications leaders on advancing digital skills to support digital transformation. The forum highlighted initiatives to bridge the digital skills gap and align with Bahrain’s Vision 2030, receiving international recognition for its strategic approach.
Samsung has enhanced its Mobile Security Rewards Program by increasing the maximum reward to $1 million for eligible security vulnerability reports. The program, which encourages collaboration with the external security community, supports Samsung’s commitment to user safety, offering transparent criteria and extending coverage to its mobile devices and services.
