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

Impact Newswire21/03/202521/03/2025

Middle East

KFCRIS loaned the Holy Quran Museum collection of rare manuscripts and prints

News Release – Date: March 4, 2025 – Under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, the Holy Quran Museum was inaugurated in Makkah, on Thuesday, March 4, 2025, serving as a knowledge hub that highlights the history and sciences of the Holy Quran. During the opening ceremony, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) was honored as a partner in recognition of its … Continue reading KFCRIS loaned the Holy Quran Museum collection of rare manuscripts and prints

Impact Newswire12/03/202512/03/2025

Middle East

VEON’s Kyivstar and the Come Back Alive Foundation Raise USD 2.6 Million for Demining in Ukraine

Dubai and Kyiv, February 14, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, announces that VEON’s wholly owned digital operator in Ukraine Kyivstar, together with the Come Back Alive Foundation, has jointly raised nearly UAH 107 million (USD 2.6 million) for the We Live Here 2.0 project to support demining of Ukrainian territory. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine provided informational support for the … Continue reading VEON’s Kyivstar and the Come Back Alive Foundation Raise USD 2.6 Million for Demining in Ukraine

Impact Newswire21/02/202521/02/2025

Europe, Middle East

Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

Dubai – Ashish (Ash) Puri has spent two decades investing in technology, so he has seen it all. And only a few innovations excite him as much as AI’s potential to reshape the world. In this interview, he explains why Deepseek is a game-changer, how emerging economies can overcome AI’s biggest barriers, and why AI could soon become as commonplace as the smartphone. He also … Continue reading Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

Impact Newswire20/02/202526/02/2025

Europe, Middle East

UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

News – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have announced a landmark €50 billion investment to develop a 1-gigawatt Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center campus, marking one of the most ambitious technology collaborations in recent history. This massive initiative underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing AI infrastructure and digital transformation, positioning them as global leaders in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The project, situated … Continue reading UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

Impact Newswire19/02/202519/02/2025