Topic: Digital Transformation
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Overcoming Barriers: How AI is Driving Business Digital Transformation in 2025
Cultural resistance, outdated technology, and a lack of clear vision remain common challenges for businesses undergoing digital transformation. But the rules are changing. Generative AI (GenAI) is now streamlining workflows,…
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Algeria's FNI, 4 Firms Launch National Tech Hub
Algeria's National Investment Fund has partnered with four digital firms to establish a national technology hub, aiming to advance the country's digital transformation. The hub will focus initially on modernizing the financial sector and supporting both public and private institutions in their di...
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UAE's Digital Future: Core42's Sovereign Cloud Leads the Way
The UAE's digital transformation market is projected to grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to over $3.29 billion by 2030, driven by cloud technology, AI, and analytics for improved efficiency and ESG compliance. National strategies like Operation 300bn and the National Digital Economy Strategy are a...
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NextEra & ServiceNow Partner for Middle East Digital Transformation
NextEra and ServiceNow have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region by combining AI-driven workflows with regional expertise. The partnership includes establishing a proximity center and a Centre of Excellence to train the local workfor...
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Kazakhstan & Qatar Forge Digital Transformation Partnerships
Kazakhstan and Qatar are advancing digital transformation through AI, blockchain, and cloud computing to modernize economies and enhance public services. Kazakhstan has launched initiatives like the Crypto City pilot zone and a national AI strategy, while Qatar is collaborating with IBM and pilot...
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Oman Launches Digital Triangle, AI Zone & Green AI Alliance at COMEX 2025
Oman launched three major tech initiatives at COMEX 2025, the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance, to advance its digital transformation and environmental sustainability under Oman Vision 2040. Significant investments totaling RO 42 million were secured, and new digital ...
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Liquid C2 & AvePoint Partner to Accelerate Africa's Cloud Transformation
A strategic partnership between Liquid C2’s Cloudmania and AvePoint aims to accelerate secure cloud adoption across Africa by integrating advanced data protection and governance tools. The collaboration enhances Cloudmania’s Microsoft-based offerings, providing businesses with improved security, ...
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How Le Monde Hacked the Subscription Model: 665,000 Subscribers, AI Deals, and Their Secret Sauce
Le Monde is rewriting the rules for legacy media. With a goal of 1 million subscribers in their sights, the French newspaper has doubled its newsroom and revenue by embracing a sophisticated digital strategy.
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Envision 2025: du Puts AI at the Heart of UAE's Digital Future
The Envision 2025 forum in Dubai highlighted how AI, robotics, and cloud computing are accelerating the UAE's digital evolution and economic growth. du's CEO projected AI will contribute $320 billion to the UAE's GDP by 2030, emphasizing five key tech pillars including generative AI and sovereign...
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Egypt's Tech Talent Boom: Fueling the Digital Economy
Egypt is experiencing a significant rise in technology talent due to national initiatives, including a summer program that trained thousands of students in high-demand fields like AI and cybersecurity. The program emphasizes inclusivity, with participants from all governorates and women making up...
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Qatar CRA Boosts Telecom Standards for Enhanced Connectivity & Smart Infrastructure
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority has updated its In-Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards to enhance internet speeds, mobile connectivity, and smart building readiness nationwide. The revised standards are part of a broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation, ...
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STC & Saudi Aramco Partner on Digital Infrastructure Project
solutions by stc and Saudi Aramco have entered a five-year agreement to enhance Aramco's digital infrastructure through high-performance computing systems, supporting Saudi Arabia's technological self-reliance. The deal involves solutions by stc providing and maintaining advanced computing server...
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Algeria Boosts Masila's Digital Access with Fiber & Mobile Expansion
Algeria is advancing its digital connectivity through significant infrastructure developments, including over 17,000 new Fiber-to-the-Home connections launched in September 2025 to enhance residential broadband services. Additional fiber optic lines and mobile network upgrades, such as new base s...
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du Concludes Envision 2025: UAE's AI Digital Transformation
The UAE's Envision 2025 conference, hosted by du, united government and tech leaders to explore how AI and innovation are driving nationwide digital transformation across key sectors. Discussions emphasized AI's role in revolutionizing industries like healthcare and urban development, alongside f...
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TransBnk Raises $25M to Modernize India's Corporate Banking
India's corporate banking sector lags in digitization despite a large SME market, creating a modernization opportunity for more efficient financial tools. TransBnk, a fintech startup, offers a unified digital platform for corporate banking, recently securing $25 million in funding to expand inter...
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Chevron's Cloud Migration Cuts 30 Days to 1: ROI Revealed
Chevron significantly improved efficiency by moving operations to cloud-based systems, reducing processing times from 30 days to just one. The hybrid cloud approach enabled real-time data analysis and scalability while maintaining security and compliance standards. The transition supports advance...
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The Evolution of Radio: From Airwaves to Algorithms
https://youtu.be/5Sgv2BbiAHA?si=ttv1VqirRwjNgrrE Once upon a time, the radio was magic. It crackled to life with voices from faraway places, carried melodies that made people sway in their kitchens, and shared stories…
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UAE's 50 AI Officers Launch Landmark U.S. Tech Tour to Visit Global Giants
A delegation of fifty UAE Chief AI Officers is touring the US to engage with top tech firms, reflecting the nation's strategic push to lead in AI and digital transformation. The tour supports the UAE National AI Strategy by fostering partnerships and knowledge exchange to enhance government servi...
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South Korea Invests $15M to Modernize Egypt's Education System
South Korea is investing $15 million to help Egypt upgrade its education system, focusing on ICT integration, teacher training, and infrastructure improvements across 54 public middle schools. The five-year initiative, launching in 2027, builds on three decades of diplomatic relations and support...
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ADNOC L&S Launches GCC's First AI-Powered Smart Port for Petroleum Operations
ADNOC Logistics and Services has launched the GCC's first AI-powered smart port solution to optimize petroleum operations, streamline logistics, and enhance sustainability through automation and real-time data management. The system reduces vessel turnaround time by up to 90%, improves jetty util...
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Bybit Partners with Abu Dhabi to Boost Vietnam's Digital Asset Growth
A major partnership has been announced between Bybit, the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, Da Nang City, and Verichains to accelerate Vietnam's digital asset ecosystem and support Da Nang's development into an International Financial Center. The collaboration includes establishing a blockchain regula...
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U.S.-UAE AI Chiefs Forge Tech Partnership
AI integration is a top national priority for the UAE, central to its strategy for pioneering digital governance and achieving strategic ambitions. A high-level UAE delegation visited the U.S. to foster international collaboration, share best practices, and build partnerships with leading tech fi...
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Orange Egypt's Dr. Ayman Amiri Named Mobile Europe's CTO of the Year 2025
Dr. Ayman Amiri, CTIO of Orange Egypt, has been named Mobile Europe’s CTO of the Year 2025 for his significant contributions to telecommunications. He also received the Gamechanger of the Year award for his strategic vision in advancing 5G integration and boosting Egypt’s digital economy. His lea...
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33 Startups Chosen for ITIDA's Creativa Incubation Program Third Cohort
The Creativa Incubation Program has selected 33 startups from diverse sectors like educational technology and renewable energy to receive comprehensive support. Each startup will get up to EGP 360,000 in financial and in-kind aid, along with mentorship, networking, and access to co-working spaces...
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Damco Solutions Joins as Founding Member of Trustworthy AI Center
Damco Solutions has become a founding member of the Center for Trustworthy AI, reinforcing its commitment to advancing responsible and ethical artificial intelligence through global collaboration. As a founding member, Damco will help shape governance frameworks and leverage its expertise, includ...
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Ericsson & Zain Bahrain Boost Mobile Broadband Coverage
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain are collaborating to enhance mobile broadband capacity and coverage in Bahrain, improving 4G and 5G network performance for faster speeds and reliability. The project utilizes Ericsson's advanced RAN products, including the Triple-band Radio 4823 and AIR 3285, to boost u...
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Signals Over Funnels: Your New Marketing Opportunity
Modern customer journeys are nonlinear and fragmented across channels, requiring brands to consistently engage audiences where they already spend time rather than trying to control the path to purchase. Social platforms are increasingly used as search engines, especially by younger generations, s...
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Rihal Secures ITHCA Funding to Boost SaaS Expansion
Rihal has secured an initial $7.5 million in Series A funding, led by ITHCA Group, to support its growth amid rising demand for data solutions in the GCC region. The company has achieved a 119% CAGR since 2021, driven by a 300-person team with strong local hiring and female representation, servin...
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Railway Cybersecurity: Hackers Push the Limits
Railway networks are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats due to digital transformation, which introduces risks like remote system manipulation and potential accidents. Outdated infrastructure and extended equipment lifecycles complicate security, with many systems running on obsolete...
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Who Owns Web Performance? A Framework for Digital Accountability
A company's website is now a critical growth engine, making web effectiveness a key business issue rather than just a technical concern. Fragmented ownership across departments often leads to disjointed execution and missed opportunities, as no single person or team is accountable for overall dig...
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UAE's Gewan Holding, IOPn Partner to Advance Sovereign AI and Blockchain
Gewan Holding and IOPn have partnered to advance sovereign AI and blockchain technologies in the UAE, aiming to enhance the nation's digital infrastructure and global leadership. The collaboration features a sovereign AI stack using NVIDIA GPUs and OPN Chain, integrating AI with digital identity ...
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UAE, Saudi Arabia Lead Europe in Generative AI Adoption at 58%
The UAE and Saudi Arabia lead in generative AI adoption, with 58% of consumers actively using tools like ChatGPT, significantly outpacing engagement in the UK and Europe. Data privacy concerns are a major barrier to broader AI adoption, with one in four respondents citing it as their primary hesi...
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Moroccan Super App Done.ma Secures $2.1M Seed Funding
Done.ma, a Moroccan startup, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to develop a super app that integrates services like food delivery, shopping, transport, and financial tools. The platform currently operates in eight regions with over 1,000 partners and plans to use the funds to expand geograp...
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Ooredoo Sells Meeza Stake to Focus on Syntys Expansion
Ooredoo Group has sold a 6% stake in Meeza QSTP to Fiera Capital (UK), reducing its ownership to 4% as part of a planned divestment from non-strategic holdings. The divestment aligns with Ooredoo's strategic shift toward core technological ventures, particularly its AI-ready hyperscale data cente...
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Oman Climbs to 69th in Global Innovation Index, Jumps 5 Spots
Oman rose to 69th in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, reflecting its commitment to a knowledge-based economy through investments in technology, education, and infrastructure. The country ranked in the top twenty globally in six sub-indicators, including economic clusters, policy stability, and s...
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Comcast to Power Dubai Media's End-to-End Video Platform
Comcast Technology Solutions partners with Dubai Media Incorporated to provide a comprehensive video management platform, enhancing streaming services for channels like Dubai TV and Dubai Sports. The collaboration leverages the Comcast Media360 platform to streamline content workflows, including ...
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Zillow's AI Home Staging: A Promising Yet Underwhelming Debut
Zillow's new AI-powered Virtual Staging tool allows users to digitally remove furniture and change room styles to help buyers visualize a space as their own. The tool offers preset themes but currently provides only subtle changes and is limited to premium listings with specific room photos. Whil...
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Survey: ChatGPT and AI Tools Rise as Google Search Declines
AI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly gaining popularity for online information searches, significantly reducing reliance on traditional search engines like Google. User behavior is shifting towards a hybrid approach, blending AI tools and social platforms, with younger audiences leading this change ...
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WP Engine Expands to UAE, Powering Enterprise Digital Experiences in the Gulf
WP Engine has launched its enterprise platform in the UAE through a partnership with Microsoft Azure, enabling local businesses to use high-performance, compliant WordPress solutions hosted in Dubai. The expansion supports faster, more secure digital experiences and helps companies meet regional ...
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Saudi's Zetta Secures $12M Series A to Scale Enterprise Device Subscriptions
Zetta, a Saudi Device-as-a-Service provider, raised $12 million in Series A funding to support its growth and expansion in the technology sector. The company offers businesses a subscription model for devices and services, reducing upfront costs and simplifying technology upgrades and maintenance...
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Nutanix Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Infrastructure
Nutanix has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure for the second consecutive year, highlighting its innovation and strategic execution in hybrid multicloud computing. The Nutanix Cloud Platform supports diverse environments, including major public...
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BHM Capital Doubles Share Capital to AED 400M in Oversubscribed Rights Issue
BHM Capital doubled its share capital to AED 400 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue, raising an additional AED 200 million from existing shareholders. The capital increase supports the company's growth strategy, funding investments in advanced technologies, digital transformati...
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Vodafone Oman & Software Group Boost Digital Financial Services
Vodafone Oman partners with Software Group to develop next-generation digital financial services, aiming to accelerate Oman's digital economy and enhance financial inclusion. The collaboration utilizes Software Group's DigiWave Digital Banking Platform and digital channels to provide tailored fin...
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Tunisia and Egypt Spearhead North Africa's 5G Expansion
Tunisia and Egypt are leading North Africa's 5G deployment, with Tunisia launching first in February 2025 and Egypt following in June, both achieving significant speed improvements. Algeria and Morocco are set to introduce 5G by the end of 2025, with Algeria targeting key provinces and Morocco le...
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Unlock Exclusive Loyalty Secrets at SAP Emarsys Masterclass
Traditional loyalty programs are losing effectiveness as customers increasingly switch brands despite personalized offers and rewards. The SAP Emarsys Festival Loyalty Masterclass on September 24 will feature case studies from brands like Wella, Bioré, and PepsiCo sharing strategies for building ...
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Boards Must Lead on Cybersecurity: A New Strategic Imperative
Cybersecurity has become a core business priority, requiring board-level leadership in ransomware evolution, cyber-enabled fraud, and security-innovation integration. Ransomware tactics have evolved to target identity systems and help desks, necessitating stronger protections like phishing-resist...
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Bitdefender GravityZone EASM Lowers Cyber Threat Risks
Bitdefender launched GravityZone External Attack Surface Management (EASM) to help organizations gain visibility into internet-connected assets and vulnerabilities, addressing complex IT security challenges. The solution proactively scans and analyzes external digital assets without endpoint inst...
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e& enterprise deal to triple Serbia's data center capacity
e& enterprise and Serbia's Office for IT and e-Government have partnered to triple Serbia's data center capacity, positioning it as a regional digital hub. The expansion focuses on scaling the Tier-4 data center in Kragujevac to meet domestic and international demand with sovereign cloud and digi...
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AI to Lead Discussions at 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum in Kigali
The 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum in Kigali will focus on using AI to transform compliance into a strategic asset for trade security and regulatory innovation in Africa. Discussions will center on AI's role in improving risk evaluation, fraud detection, and real-time transaction oversight to ...
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Build Consumer Trust with Responsible AI & Personalization
Consumer trust is now a critical driver of purchasing decisions, with research showing that shoppers prioritize it over cost savings and are willing to pay more for brands they believe in. Brands must build trust through transparent AI usage, purposeful personalization that enhances efficiency, a...
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