Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Omantel has successfully concluded its Extended Reality Bootcamp, bringing together 37 tech enthusiasts to explore Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. The event, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting Oman’s Vision 2040, featured industry experts and focused on equipping participants with essential XR skills for future tech entrepreneurship.
Huawei, in collaboration with industry partners, launched the “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” initiative at the Huawei B2B Innovation Summit. This initiative signifies the transformation of traditional telecommunications operators into Technology Companies, focusing on business servitization, service platformization, and platform intelligentization to enhance value and operations in the digital age.
Spotify has launched its ‘Lite’ app for emerging markets, including countries in Africa like South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The app is designed to use less data, storage, and battery, making it ideal for older devices and areas with limited connectivity.
The African Digital Summit 2024 in Casablanca highlighted Africa’s commitment to leveraging technology for growth. Day 2 featured discussions on AI, digital ecosystems, employee retention, and media innovation, concluding with the introduction of the African Digital Awards to celebrate technological excellence across the continent.
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.
Artefact will host a one-day summit in Riyadh on October 8, 2024, bringing together over 150 global thought leaders to discuss advancements in data and AI. The event will showcase cutting-edge innovations and offer insights into driving business growth through AI.
Pakistan has been named ‘Tech Destination of the Year’ at GITEX Global 2024, showcasing its commitment to innovation and technology. The event, held in Dubai, features the Pakistan Pavilion, where IT companies highlight their capabilities. Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized the country’s potential for global collaboration in tech.
Grameenphone’s MyGP app, transforming digital services in Bangladesh, received the Bangladesh Technology Excellence Award 2024. The app supports streaming, payments, and even educational content, significantly impacting digital inclusivity and user engagement.
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition has partnered with FRDISI to support digital research and innovation. The partnership includes funding 18 doctoral theses, aligning with national goals to increase the ICT sector’s GDP contribution and create 125,000 new jobs.
Grameenphone’s MyGP app has won the Asian Technology Award 2024, recognized for its role in revolutionizing telecommunications in Bangladesh with user-friendly features like account management, one-tap payments, and live streaming.