Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bahrain has launched the “Global Digital Twinning for eGovernment Excellence” initiative, part of its collaboration with the United Nations. The program aims to share Bahrain’s digital governance expertise to help partner countries improve their digital services. The iGA highlighted Bahrain’s digital transformation and successful implementation of advanced technologies.
du has launched the du Innovation Center to foster Next Generation Technology in the UAE. The center will focus on developing innovative solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and advancing 5G, mobile private networks, and smart networks. The initiative is set to strengthen the UAE’s position in digital transformation and technological leadership.
Salam, a Saudi telecommunications and IT company, has partnered with Publicis Groupe Middle East to enhance customer experience through advanced digital services. The collaboration will integrate services from Publicis’ Digitas agency to strengthen Salam’s digital presence and transformation efforts in the kingdom.
Symmetry Group has partnered with ONIC, a digital telecommunications brand in Pakistan, to enhance its digital presence. The collaboration aims to redefine ONIC’s digital identity and operations, leveraging Symmetry Group’s expertise in digital strategy, AI, and commerce. This partnership strengthens ONIC’s position in Pakistan’s digital telecom sector.
Orange Morocco has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its cloud-managed services for B2B customers. This collaboration offers access to Microsoft Azure, providing capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, storage solutions, and cybersecurity, designed to support businesses in their digital transformation and boost operational efficiency.
Astra Tech has secured $500 million in financing for its fintech subsidiary, Quantix, to expand its consumer lending platform and Ultra app, which has over 150 million users globally. The funding will help enhance the app’s financial services and integrate more features, supporting growth in the UAE fintech sector.
Qatar Tourism has launched the E-Services Portal, a platform offering over 80 tourism-related services to streamline processes for businesses, hotels, and individuals. The portal aims to enhance operational efficiency, support Qatar’s Vision 2030, and improve the tourism experience with features like license management, real-time tracking, and 24/7 access.
SAP Innovation Day in Kuwait focused on the role of AI and digital technologies in advancing Kuwait’s Vision 2035. The event featured key collaborations with local businesses, with SAP offering AI-driven solutions like SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors to support digital transformation in healthcare, finance, and more.
Huawei hosted the Huawei Jordan Media Forum in Amman, focusing on digital transformation in the media sector. The forum explored opportunities in AI, cloud, and ICT solutions to empower media organizations, align with Jordan’s national digital strategies, and foster youth innovation through training and collaboration.
HRH Prince Salman of Bahrain met Crypto.com President Eric Anziani to discuss advancing the kingdom’s financial services and digital sectors. The meeting focused on Bahrain’s commitment to attracting international companies and fostering investment in fintech. Anziani also presented Bahrain with Crypto.com’s new Mastercard prototype, the first in the Middle East.