stc Group has become the first MENA operator to join the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx) to integrate telecom APIs into its digital products. The partnership will focus on enhancing IoT offerings, including connected car technology, and streamline access to telecom APIs, reducing complexity for enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Taager, a leading social e-commerce platform in the MENA region, has raised $6.75 million in pre-Series B funding to expand its offerings. The funding will help the company scale its operations, provide better tools and insights for social sellers, and grow its presence across the MENA region.
MENA’s e-commerce market has surged by over 30% in 2024, driven by digital initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy. The growth is creating both opportunities and challenges for logistics providers, who must innovate with automation, regional fulfilment centres, and real-time tracking solutions.
Meta AI is now fully available across key MENA markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and Iraq. The AI assistant is integrated into Meta’s apps and offers features like text generation, image creation, and support for Arabic. The rollout includes educational initiatives and plans for advanced tools.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT& Partners to train one million youth in Africa and the Middle East in digital skills, including AI, programming, and data analysis. Backed by a $6 million investment, the programme aims to close the digital skills gap and drive innovation across the region, launching in February 2025.
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GoDaddy is helping MENA businesses boost sales growth in 2025 with AI-powered tools. The company offers solutions to optimize e-commerce, digital marketing, and customer engagement, enabling businesses to build strong digital presences, streamline operations, and attract new customers through localized platforms and targeted strategies.
Apaya and Telr have formed a strategic partnership to enhance e-commerce in the MENA region. The collaboration integrates Telr’s payment solutions with Apaya’s no-code automation platform, providing merchants with seamless payment experiences, fraud protection, and advanced financial services. This partnership aims to drive digital commerce growth across the region.
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World Summit AI (WSAI) is set to debut in the MENA region on December 10-11, 2024, in Doha, Qatar. Organized by InspiredMinds and supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the summit will focus on AI advancements, human-AI convergence, and Qatar’s National AI Strategy under the theme “Putting Humanity at the Heart of AI.”
