Kanari AI and Kata.ai partner to enhance conversational AI across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, combining advanced speech recognition with dynamic chatbot technologies.
Abu Dhabi-based ERP provider Hulexo has secured seed investment from Arzan VC, fueling expansion into Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The investment will help Hulexo grow to 300 retail locations by 2025, offering smarter solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
Mobily has signed a six-year contract with Red Bull MOBILE, expected to boost its operational efficiency. The partnership will positively impact Mobily’s finances from late 2025, further supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and expanding Mobily’s market reach and services.
Gulf Strategic Solutions and Festipay have partnered to enhance cashless payment technology for events across the Middle East. This collaboration focuses on developing integrated cashless solutions for major events, following their success at the Bahrain Grand Prix and other prominent events.
SANS Institute is hosting cybersecurity training events in September 2024, with SANS Manama and SANS Doha providing cutting-edge education for professionals to tackle modern cyber threats. Courses include advanced incident response, penetration testing, and CISSP certification preparation.
CNTXT has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to launch Sovereign Controls by CNTXT, a cybersecurity solution in Saudi Arabia. The offering provides managed External Key Management (EKM) with Key Access Justifications (KAJ), enabling organizations to securely move sensitive workloads to the cloud while maintaining strict data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Egypt’s Cairo has been ranked 95th in the 2024 Global Innovation Index’s top 100 science and technology clusters, making it the only North African city on the list. This recognition highlights Cairo’s patent activity, scientific publications, and collaboration with global inventors, reflecting Egypt’s ongoing efforts in innovation and technology development.
Egypt’s Ministries of Communications and Information Technology and Culture have signed an agreement to digitize over 11,300 National Library books for the “Egypt Digital Heritage” platform. This initiative aims to enhance Egypt’s digital cultural content and expand access to the nation’s rich heritage through modern technology.
Jordan’s Alzheimer’s Patients’ Aid Society, under HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein’s patronage, launched “Eye Locate,” a pioneering iris recognition technology to help locate and reunite dementia patients who wander from home. Developed with Public Security, IrisGuard, and NatHealth, this initiative enhances public safety and offers hope to affected families.
Pakistani startup PostEx, specializing in financial and logistics solutions for online merchants, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The company, which facilitates transactions and manages cash flow for e-commerce businesses, aims to support regional growth by providing upfront payments against cash on delivery orders and enhancing logistics.
