The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) will showcase Dubai’s digital business ecosystem at Expand North Star 2024, highlighting opportunities for startups and investors. The chamber will present initiatives like ‘Launchpad Dubai’ and ‘Create Apps in Dubai,’ aimed at enhancing digital skills and supporting business growth in the emirate.
Digital Dubai has launched the ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ to enhance secure digital payment solutions across government and private sectors. Aiming for 90% cashless transactions by 2026, the initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and is expected to boost economic growth by over AED 8 billion annually.
This collaboration will allow FRiENDi Mobile to provide an unparalleled service experience to its 800,000 customers across the country, starting December 2024.
du has welcomed its second cohort of Emirati graduates into the Future X graduate trainee program, enhancing youth empowerment and digital skills in line with the UAE’s vision for a leading digital economy. The program focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence and digitization, fostering a future-ready workforce.
Nana has acquired the “Rasseed” application, enhancing its digital shopping solutions in Saudi Arabia. This acquisition allows Nana to simplify the purchase of gift cards and expand its services, including a new “digital cards” category within the Nana app. The move aims to improve customer experience and market presence.
Ooredoo Qatar successfully held its annual Customer Day on October 8, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative. Senior staff engaged with customer-facing teams to enhance customer-centricity and gather insights into service challenges. This effort reaffirms Ooredoo’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.
Jazz is set to phase out its 3G services by November 2024, becoming Pakistan’s first telecom operator to do so. This transition is part of the “4G for All” initiative, aimed at enhancing mobile broadband access and improving communication infrastructure to support digital transformation and economic growth in the country.
Network International has partnered with AlWasleh to enhance buy now, pay later services across the Middle East. This collaboration will enable seamless installment payment solutions and exclusive discounts for customers, while also allowing AlWasleh to introduce co-branded Visa credit cards, expanding their reach and improving consumer experiences.
JLL has expanded its technology division, JLL Technologies (JLLT), into the Middle East to enhance innovation in commercial real estate. Led by Dr. Matthew Marson, the division aims to provide advanced digital solutions, focusing on smart building design and data-driven strategies to improve client outcomes and operational efficiency.
Digital innovation is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector in the Middle East, with investments in AI, robotics, and genomic medicine expected to drive spending in the GCC to $135.5 billion by 2027. The region is embracing technology to improve patient care, efficiency, and health outcomes across various initiatives.
