EdfaPay Cements Position as MENA Fintech Leaderwith Unprecedented Triple PCI Security Certification
First in MENA to Secure Comprehensive PCI MPoC Certifications Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – [Aug 04, 2025] – EdfaPay, a pioneering…
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Synapsia Signs $2.5 Billion Deal to Develop AI-Powered City Management for Abu Dhabi
Synapsia, an Italian company, has signed a $2.5 billion deal with UAE’s Bold Technologies to develop AI-powered city management services for Abu Dhabi. The project aims to address urban issues such as transport, parking, and emergency response. It includes the creation of My Aion Inc., with plans for an IPO.
Tamkeen Partners with Pluralsight to Provide Virtual Tech Training for Bahrainis
Tamkeen has partnered with Pluralsight to offer virtual tech training for 1,000 Bahrainis, providing access to over 7,000 online courses. The initiative focuses on enhancing ICT skills and competitiveness in the labor market. Participants will also receive personalized learning paths and skill assessments to support their career development.
Ooredoo Qatar Focuses on Network Modernization and AI to Drive Digital Transformation
Ooredoo Qatar is upgrading its network with 5G Standalone (SA) and 5G Advanced (5G-A) technologies to support innovations like smart hospitals and self-driving cars. The company is also leveraging AI for network optimization and personalized customer support, contributing to Qatar’s digital transformation and aligning with Vision 2030.
Sri Lanka Advances Next-Generation Cloud Infrastructure for Digital Identity and Data Governance
Sri Lanka is developing a hybrid cloud infrastructure combining local sovereign and global public cloud services to support its digital identity program and broader data governance. The National Data Exchange and digital credentialing systems complement this infrastructure as the country targets rapid digital economic growth driven by AI and cloud technologies.
African Plant Nutrition Institute Partners with Côte d’Ivoire to Transform Agricultural Education and Enhance Food Security
APNI and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education have partnered to modernize agricultural education, enhance rural livelihoods, and boost food security through technical training, curriculum development, and digital agriculture technologies.
Egypt Trains Next Generation of Tech Talent as Digital Economy Expands
Cairo, Egypt – September 11, 2025: Thousands of university students across Egypt are gaining a foothold in the country’s rapidly…
BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh Focuses on Advancing Healthcare with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
Wajeez Expands Operations to Algiers and Sets Sights on Pan-African Growth
Wajeez, a logistics startup, has expanded from smaller cities in eastern Algeria to the capital, Algiers, and is now planning to grow across Africa. The platform, offering food delivery and personalized shopping, includes features like loyalty programs and Wajeez Gold subscription for exclusive benefits. It has also expanded to Senegal.
Maxab and Wasoko Complete Merger, Form Largest B2B Retail Network in Africa
Maxab and Wasoko have completed their merger, creating Africa’s largest B2B retail network with over 450,000 merchants and 4,000 employees across five countries. The combined entity, led by co-CEOs Belal El-Megharbel and Daniel Yu, aims to double its revenue by year-end while enhancing trade between North and East Africa.