ZainTECH has secured a commercial license in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion. This move will allow the company to establish regional offices, offering advanced digital solutions in sectors such as IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services, fully aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
Trend Micro is enhancing Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape with AI-driven solutions and a new hub focused on talent development and proactive threat intelligence. By addressing the global cybersecurity skills gap, the company is supporting Qatar’s digital transformation efforts and reinforcing the nation’s leadership in secure, innovative digital infrastructure.
Saudi Media Company (SMC) has signed an MoU with Multiply Group to advance advertising technology, focusing on AI-powered solutions and programmatic advertising. The collaboration aims to drive digital transformation in the MENA region and globally, enhancing efficiency and creating new business models for long-term growth in the media sector.
Tech Mahindra has partnered with Nuix to offer AI-powered fraud detection and data privacy solutions. This collaboration will help enterprises globally manage data breaches, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance in regulated sectors. The partnership will initially focus on the APJ region before expanding globally.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar hosted a Technology Day showcasing the latest advancements in 5G, AI, and automation. The event provided hands-on demonstrations, expert-led discussions, and strategic insights, aiming to enhance network capabilities, optimize operations, and support Ooredoo Qatar’s digital transformation journey with innovative service offerings and solutions.
ToumAI, a Moroccan AI startup, raised USD 1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-driven customer experience solutions tailored to African languages and cultural nuances. The funding will support the growth of its HolistiCX suite, market expansion, and team development. ToumAI aims to improve inclusivity in digital transformation.
AIQ, a unit of Presight, has secured a $340 million contract with Adnoc to deploy its AI-powered ENERGYai solutions across Adnoc’s upstream operations. The three-year contract aims to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability by using advanced AI technologies, with full deployment expected by mid-2025.
Darwinbox has secured a $140 million investment led by Partners Group and KKR to accelerate its global expansion in the HR tech space. The platform, which serves over 1,000 enterprises worldwide, will focus on AI-powered solutions and innovation, particularly in the MENA region and other global markets.
Cisco and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to provide AI technology solutions for enterprises, aiming to deliver high-performance, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads. The collaboration will optimize AI infrastructure investments and enable businesses to adopt AI quickly and effectively, leveraging Cisco and Nvidia’s combined expertise in data centers and networking.
Qme, an AI-driven platform from Egypt, raised $3 million in seed funding to revolutionize queuing and appointment booking systems in MENA. With its partnership with AHOY, Qme has already improved efficiency for over 100,000 customers, reducing waiting times and no-show rates. The funding will enhance technology and expand its reach.
