Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

News – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, … Continue reading Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

Impact Newswire25/04/202525/04/2025

Middle East

Mastercard research highlights urgent need for UAE SMEs to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats

Press Release – Dubai, UAE; 23 April 2025: Readiness to tackle cyber threats has never been more critical to building a secure and resilient digital future for small businesses, according to Mastercard’s latest research on cybersecurity risks facing SMEs. The study was conducted across five countries worldwide among more than 5,000 small and medium business owners, including over 1,000 in the UAE. Globally, the research has … Continue reading Mastercard research highlights urgent need for UAE SMEs to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats

Impact Newswire24/04/202524/04/2025

Asia, Middle East

Aramco and BYD collaborate on new energy vehicle technologies

Signing of Joint Development Agreement aims to drive innovation News Release – DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2025 – Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and BYD, a leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, have agreed to explore closer collaboration in new energy vehicle technologies. A Joint Development Agreement signed by Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), Aramco’s wholly-owned … Continue reading Aramco and BYD collaborate on new energy vehicle technologies

Impact Newswire23/04/202523/04/2025

Middle East

Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq

Press Release – 21 April 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a multi-energy project designed to enhance the development of Iraq’s natural resources and improve the country’s electricity supply at the Ratawi field in Iraq. … Continue reading Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq

Impact Newswire23/04/202523/04/2025

Middle East

Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients

Press Release – Cairo, April 7, 2025 – Capgemini today announced it will establish an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt focused on accelerating the generative and agentic AI transformation journeys of clients worldwide. Through this new cutting-edge AI hub, Capgemini will invest in research and development, collaborate with local academic institutions, and leverage technology partnerships to help accelerate client adoption of AI at scale. This … Continue reading Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients

Impact Newswire09/04/202509/04/2025

Middle East

A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025: The Future of Storytelling and Creativity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 2, 2025 – A.I. Film Fest Amsterdam is thrilled to unveil the inaugural A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025, a unique event dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative technology. The event is taking place on the 24th of April, at the Theatre of Digital Arts in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, from 4-9pm. The event is … Continue reading A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025: The Future of Storytelling and Creativity

Impact Newswire09/04/202509/04/2025

Middle East

VEON’s Kyivstar Expands Digital Portfolio with Acquisition of Uklon, Ukraine’s Top Ride-Hailing Business

Press Release – Kyiv and Dubai, March 19, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON”), today announces its wholly-owned subsidiary JSC Kyivstar (“Kyivstar”) has signed an agreement to acquire Uklon group (“Uklon”), a leading Ukrainian ride-hailing and delivery platform. This strategic acquisition marks Kyivstar’s expansion into a new area of digital consumer services in line with VEON’s digital operator strategy. Uklon operates … Continue reading VEON’s Kyivstar Expands Digital Portfolio with Acquisition of Uklon, Ukraine’s Top Ride-Hailing Business

Impact Newswire28/03/202528/03/2025

Middle East

Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

News – The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has today announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services. The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

Impact Newswire21/03/202521/03/2025

Asia, Middle East

VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink

Press Release – Dubai and Dhaka, 17 March 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces that Johan Buse has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, VEON’s digital operator in Bangladesh, effective 6th April 2025. Johan joins Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore where he led the Consumer Business Group focusing on strategy and business transformation. … Continue reading VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink

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