Author: Mahdeehassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE / Trieste, Italy/ Paris, France: November 2024 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), opening new channels for strategic collaboration in the high-potential underwater domain. The MoU would see both groups collaborate on the design, development, and creation of advanced manned and unmanned underwater systems solution capability in the United Arab Emirates through their recently launched, Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding joint venture, MAESTRAL. This preliminary agreement will pave the way and boost for developing sophisticated…

Manama, Bahrain – Tuesday, November, 2024: Organised by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the second edition of Gateway Gulf 2024 culminated on the 4th of November 2024, underscoring the rapid transformation taking place across the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC). Attended by 250 ministers and global business and industry leaders, the forum spotlighted the region’s high growth sectors including tourism, manufacturing, banking, and sports and leisure. A core theme throughout the day was the benefits that greater integration across the GCC can bring to these sectors, helping to turbocharge the region’s growth.about:blank In the panel session “Tourism as a Growth…

At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), Huawei released its Antenna Digitalization White Paper. The white paper explores new trends and key innovation directions in antenna digitalization and envisions the key role of the antenna industry in the mobile AI era. AI is driving a new wave of technological transformations in many sectors, including wireless networks. For networks to become more intelligent, further innovation is needed in wireless network infrastructure. Antennas are a crucial component of wireless networks, and their digitalization will play a key role in the future. The white paper states that network intelligence and automation…

Riyadh, KSA,November 2024- HyperPay, the leading payment gateway provider in the MENA region, showcased its cutting-edge digital payment technologies and connected with key leaders in the fintech sector at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2024. During its interactions, HyperPay emphasised its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals following the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy. The company unveiled new services that leverage AI to optimise the user experience and strengthen transaction security, reflecting HyperPay’s ongoing plans to expand across the Middle East to reach new markets such as Bahrain, Egypt, and Qatar. In addition to highlighting new AI-driven payment solutions, the company…

Fujairah, UAE – Fuelre4m, a leading innovator in sustainable fuel optimisation and digitalisation, shared its forward-looking vision at the Fujairah Mining Forum, where the discussions centred on the mining sector’s critical role in the future of renewable energy, the imperative for ethical mining practices, and the transformative, yet evolving, role of AI. With the global demand for sustainable energy materials rising, Fuelre4m is poised to lead the charge in responsible, efficient, and technologically enhanced fuel management solutions. As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, the often-criticised mining sector holds a pivotal role in supplying essential materials for this transformation. Rob…

In a significant step toward advancing Bahrain’s tech landscape, Oracle has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Labour Fund, Tamkeen, to establish an Oracle Engineering Center in the kingdom. The announcement came during the Gateway Gulf Forum 2024, an event that brought together top government figures, business leaders, and executives from around the globe. This new center is poised to play a vital role in nurturing local IT talent, enhancing their proficiency through specialized training and Oracle certifications. Such programs are designed not only to meet the increasing regional demand for Oracle Cloud services but also to support…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Global technology corporation FPT has officially inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of its global expansion strategy to meet the growing demand for digital services and solutions. This milestone makes FPT the first Vietnamese company licensed for regional operations in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its commitment to the Kingdom’s digital transformation and Vision 2030. The opening ceremony coincided with the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Saudi Arabia. Strategically located in the heart of the region’s largest economy, the Riyadh headquarters positions FPT closer to key clients and unlocks new business opportunities. By leveraging…

Abu Dhabi, November 2024 – e&, a leading global technology group, today unveiled its latest brand positioning, “Go for More,” inviting audiences worldwide to discover its vast ecosystem of innovative services and solutions. This marks a milestone in e&’s journey to becoming a global technology powerhouse, highlighting its bold commitment to empowering people and businesses with a full suite of digital experiences, platforms, and tools designed to enrich everyday life and inspire ambition. Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&, articulated e&’s brand positioning and said: “We want everyone to know what we stand for. We’re a brand that champions the quest for more. Our…

With less than one month until the sixteenth session of the Conference of Parties (COP16) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s incoming UNCCD Presidency has called on the international community to deliver robust action on drought resilience and land restoration. It comes as data highlights the urgency of the crisis, with an area of land larger than the Republic of Ireland, more than 71,000 square kilometers, expected to be degraded around the world before the conference begins on December 2nd, according to UNCCD data. “COP16 in Riyadh is a critical moment for…

Building on the success of its inaugural event, Huawei hosted the second edition of the Digital Transformation Innovation Contest (DTIC) at the Operations Transformation Forum (OTF 2024) in Istanbul, Turkey. The initiative aims to facilitate knowledge and experience sharing among telecom carriers (Telcos) to successfully inspire and accelerate their anticipated transition to “Techcos”. In today’s evolving digital era, carriers are actively working to transform from traditional telecommunications companies (Telcos) into technology companies (Techcos) to address the competitive challenges and rapidly changing landscape of the industry. This transformation is essential for driving sustainable business growth and ensuring long-term viability. To successfully navigate…