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Nepal Police is introducing AI-based business intelligence tools to improve crime prediction and investigation. The technology will also assist in evaluating police performance for promotions. The CID has begun implementation with training from India, marking the first use of such technology in Nepal’s government institutions.
The Ministry of Interior won the IoT Innovation Award for its “First Responder” project at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The award, presented by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, recognizes the ministry’s efforts to improve emergency response efficiency, particularly in areas with traffic congestion and narrow streets.
BTCL plans to revamp its “Alaap” OTT application in 2025, incorporating new features such as SMS, wallet services, and metro rail tickets to attract more users. The app aims to reduce reliance on foreign apps, offering free internet calls and affordable off-net calling, though facing challenges with number allocation.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates,14 April 2025: Exalogic, a global provider of enterprise AI and digital transformation solutions, is all set…
Algeria is advancing its digital transformation by modernizing the internal trade sector, introducing 36 digital platforms to monitor markets and enhance transparency. This effort supports the country’s economic growth, improves service delivery, and strengthens regulatory frameworks in line with President Tebboune’s vision for a digitalized economy.
Qatar’s digital transformation market is set to grow rapidly, with an expected market size of $9.19bn by 2025, reaching $19.65bn by 2030. The government’s strategic initiatives, including smart city projects and AI technologies, are driving the country’s ambitions to become a global leader in digital innovation.
ALPTech has opened a new office in Riyadh with AstroLabs’ support, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia’s booming AI sector. The move strengthens its regional presence in computational finance, advanced analytics, and ESG intelligence, while committing to invest in local talent and build long-term financial innovation capabilities.
Cairo, Egypt – March 17, 2025 – Paysky, a leading provider of digital fintech solutions, has once again been named…
DUBAI, UAE, 2nd May, 2025: Cloudflare, Inc., the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, has…
Dialog Axiata’s $100 million investment strengthens Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure, accelerating 5G adoption and reinforcing its role as a catalyst for national connectivity and growth.