In Jordan, youths aged 15-24 make up 20% of the population, totaling 2.3 million. The Department of Statistics revealed a low economic participation rate and high internet usage among this group, emphasizing demographic distributions and technological engagements in recognition of International Youth Day.
ITIDA and Informatique Education for Technology signed an MoU to enhance software engineering competence in Egypt. The collaboration offers training, consultation, and certification services from ITIDA’s SECC, aiming to upskill employees, develop software products, and promote global standards. This initiative supports Egypt’s position as a leading hub for software development and technology services.
MBRIF and AzurX have partnered to boost innovation in the space and strategic technologies sector. This collaboration aims to attract high-potential space startups to the UAE, providing them with resources, mentorship, and support through a customized accelerator programme, aligning with the UAE National Innovation Strategy and Oman Vision 2040.
AI is playing a pivotal role in enhancing various logistics processes, from predictive analytics and route optimization to advanced customer service solutions.
Ooredoo partnered with ICIESTR 2024 to support innovation and knowledge exchange. Organized by UTAS and IEEE, the conference covered emerging technologies, AI, and sustainable engineering, bringing together industry, academia, and government stakeholders to foster digital transformation and technological advancement.
The SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2024, held in Dubai, marked a pivotal moment for the global telecommunications sector. Focusing on “Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability,” the summit brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of digital infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Lab (ADIA Lab) and Minsait have signed an MoU to collaborate on research focused on the sustainable and ethical use of AI. The partnership will explore key areas like green AI, smart cities, healthcare, digital finance, and quantum computing, producing scientific publications to advocate for responsible AI advancements.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched Falcon 2, featuring Falcon 2 11B and Falcon 2 11B VLM models. These efficient, multilingual, and multimodal AI models surpass competitors and are open-source, providing developers with advanced tools for various applications. TII plans to further enhance these models with advanced machine learning capabilities.
Zain Group’s Q1 2024 results show a 5% revenue increase to $1.5 billion, with an EBITDA of $480 million. Despite challenges in Sudan, strong performance in Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, and Jordan bolstered growth. The group remains focused on mitigating Sudan’s impact through various operational measures.
Fils, a UAE-based digital infrastructure provider, has teamed up with Arab Financial Services (AFS) to promote sustainable practices and climate action across the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership leverages Fils’ fintech technology and AFS’s digital payments expertise to integrate sustainability into business operations, financial transactions, and customer journeys.
