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The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain received the “Smart City Initiative Award 2025” for its MyGov mobile app at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit. The app represents a significant achievement in digital transformation and government service innovation, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable growth through technology.
New three-year commitment to advance access to education and self-reliance for displaced communities in Africa BEIJING, China, April 29, 2025/…
The Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025, held from April 15–16, will focus on sustainable urban development, AI, and smart technologies. Key discussions will cover topics like IoT, fintech, smart mobility, and heritage preservation. The event will also feature an interactive exhibition and award innovative smart city initiatives.
Omantel CEO Talal bin Said al Mamari announced major investments in innovation and digital economy, including new submarine cables and an AI academy. Global partnerships aim to enhance cloud computing and AI capabilities, supporting Omantel’s growth and Omanisation goals.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Crystal Intelligence, a global leader in blockchain analytics and risk monitoring, announces today at Token2049…
Zong 4G collaborates with Knowledge Platform to launch the Digital Scholars program, aiming to revolutionize Pakistan’s educational landscape. This initiative targets about 3000 students across 60 schools, focusing on marginalized areas along the CPEC belt. By providing digital learning modules in core subjects, the partnership seeks to bridge the rural-urban education gap, empowering Pakistani youth with equal learning opportunities.
Jazz introduces FikrFree, an AI-powered platform designed to increase access to affordable insurance and healthcare in Pakistan…
Arab Financial Services (AFS) recently met with a Belgian economic delegation in Bahrain to discuss potential fintech and financial service partnerships, emphasizing Bahrain’s role as a key hub in the payments ecosystem.
Egypt’s Cairo has been ranked 95th in the 2024 Global Innovation Index’s top 100 science and technology clusters, making it the only North African city on the list. This recognition highlights Cairo’s patent activity, scientific publications, and collaboration with global inventors, reflecting Egypt’s ongoing efforts in innovation and technology development.
Grameenphone has successfully deployed Ericsson’s mediation solution, the largest in the world by subscriber base, with over 100 million users. The solution leverages real-time data analytics to enhance network performance, customer insights, and billing accuracy, driving operational efficiency and service improvements.