Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei launched the Seeds for the Future 2024 program in Nepal, marking its fourth year of supporting the country’s digital transformation. The program, in partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Education, offers training and competitions in China, aiming to empower Nepali students with technological knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
Tunisia and Italy signed an MoU to enhance digital technology and industrial cooperation. The agreement includes establishing national focal points and a joint team to facilitate technology transfer, investment, and collaboration in AI projects. Both countries aim to boost economic ties and support Tunisia’s digital transition.
Huawei Cloud has launched its Cairo Region, serving 28 African countries with innovative cloud services. It also introduced a new Arabic language model for automatic speech recognition with 96% accuracy. These initiatives aim to support digital transformation and enhance services across Africa, including Egypt, Ethiopia, and Algeria.
A PwC Middle East report highlights the crucial role of emerging digital technologies, like Generative AI, in achieving transformative growth in Saudi Arabia. Organizations face challenges such as resource availability and resistance to change. Investing in robust digital infrastructure and promoting innovation are recommended for sustainable success.
Ericsson and Vodafone have signed an MoU to collaborate on ICT educational initiatives in Oman, supporting Oman Vision 2040. The partnership will leverage Ericsson’s educational programs to develop digital skills among Omani youth, enhancing their competitiveness and employability in the ICT sector.
Yahsat has signed an MoU with South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to enhance collaboration in satellite and ICT services. The agreement includes satellite broadband, IoT, geospatial applications, and more. This partnership aims to develop infrastructure, skills, and communications capabilities in South Africa.
Beyon Solutions acquired Link Development, expanding its digital transformation services. This move enhances Beyon’s offerings and reach, creating a major regional hub. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is the eighth exit for investment firm A15.
Orange and AWS are launching the first AWS Wavelength Zones in Africa, in Morocco and Senegal, to support low-latency applications and local data residency across industries, fostering cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Aveva has opened a new office in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to enhance local service and support digital transformation in line with Vision 2030. The office will provide sales, services, project management, and technical support, and aims to leverage AI, ML, and Data Management to promote industrial sustainability.
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) launched Transform 4.0, an initiative under Operation 300bn to fast-track digital transformation in manufacturing. The programme aims to support 100 manufacturers in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, enhance sustainability, and position UAE-based manufacturers as global leaders in digital transformation.