Author: Akin Naphtal

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan has launched 50 new government services on the Sanad application for several public institutions. The announcement was made on Monday. READ ALSO:Benya Group and Khazna Data Centers to build a 25 MW hyperscale data center in Egypt with $250M investment Bank Alfalah partners with QistBazaar to provide Shariah-Compliant embedded finance in Pakistan’s first equity stake CardoO Launches New IoT Mobile App and Participates in GITEX Africa 2023 to Showcase Innovative Products The ministry has called on citizens to activate their digital ID to benefit from all services on the application. Interested…

Benya Group, a digital solutions provider, has signed an MoU with Khazna Data Centers, a UAE-based wholesale data center provider, to construct a 25 MW hyperscale data center in Maadi Technology Park. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) announced on May 5th that the project would cost $250 million, covering the business of large-scale data centers in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The project, which is the first of its kind in Egypt in terms of capacity and area, will be built on a 40,000-square meter area. READ ALSO:Bank Alfalah partners with…

QistBazaar, a Pakistan-based fintech that provides Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, has partnered with Bank Alfalah, one of the country’s largest commercial banks. The deal is worth PKR 500 million ($1.7m) and includes Bank Alfalah taking a 7.2% stake in QistBazaar, as well as becoming its embedded lending partner. It is the first time a commercial bank in Pakistan has taken an equity stake in a BNPL fintech. READ ALSO:CardoO Launches New IoT Mobile App and Participates in GITEX Africa 2023 to Showcase Innovative Products Morni Invests in Egyptian Mobility Platform Helpoo to Expand Roadside Assistance Services in MENA…

CardoO, an Egyptian-based startup that provides affordable IoT consumer electronics, has announced its participation in GITEX Africa 2023 and the launch of its new IoT mobile app. The company aims to revolutionize the market by offering cost-efficient smart devices that can enhance people’s day-to-day lives. CardoO has already achieved significant growth in Egypt with over 100,000 customers using their products and partnerships with the top 15 organized retailers in the country. The company will showcase its latest innovative products at GITEX Africa 2023, including CardoO Watch, Buds, Scale, iNote, Joystick and VR Headset, which will connect to the new free…

Morni, a Saudi Arabia-based mobility solutions platform, has invested in Helpoo, an Egyptian counterpart that offers a range of road assistance and car insurance services. The investment amount has not been disclosed and the deal was facilitated by Exits.me, a prominent investment services provider in the fintech sector in Egypt and the Middle East. Helpoo is licensed by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and was founded in 2022. READ ALSO:PowerSchool Announces Partnership with Board Middle East to Expand Access to K-12 Education Software in GCC Region Kia Launches Software Defined Vehicle Technology in its EV9 SUV Zoho Corp Incorporates 13…

PowerSchool, a cloud-based software provider for K-12 education in North America, has announced a partnership with Board Middle East (BME) aimed at serving nearly eight million students and educators across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. The partnership, which plans to serve more than 750,000 students across these countries in the next 12 months, further strengthens the edtech leader’s customer support in the region. READ ALSO:Kia Launches Software Defined Vehicle Technology in its EV9 SUV Zoho Corp Incorporates 13 Generative AI Integrations into its Applications, Powered by ChatGPT Biotech firm NovFeed wins $1 million Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech…

Kia has introduced its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology through its new electric SUV, the EV9. This technology allows customers to remotely purchase and install new software functions based on their needs, via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. This is made possible by the EV9’s electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, which allows for OTA software updates. The Kia Connect Store provides a range of digital features and services accessible to EV9 customers. On-demand services will be continuously introduced through the store, providing personalized experiences and new value for customers through advanced SDV technology. This includes the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP), which provides conditional…

Zoho Corp, a global technology company, has announced the incorporation of 13 generative artificial intelligence (AI) application extensions and integrations, powered by ChatGPT, into various Zoho applications. The integration of generative AI, which blends third-party intelligence with Zoho’s powerful AI engine, Zia, enables the company to provide a more intuitive, efficient and secure experience for its customers. The integration model improves customer experience, adds considerable value and better protects user privacy. Zoho’s investment in AI over the past decade has enabled the company to leverage its expertise in AI, blending it with ChatGPT’s generative AI to provide customers with a…

Tanzanian-based biotech company NovFeed has won the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech, a $1 million award for its innovative technology that upcycles organic waste into sustainable and traceable plant-based protein ingredients and natural biofertilisers. The biotechnological platform developed by NovFeed uses natural microbes and industrial biotech to transform organic waste into a concentrated protein product, which can be used in the meat and aquaculture sectors. The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech, organised by the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, aims to promote innovative solutions for global agricultural challenges and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). NovFeed emerged as the…

Alef Group, a real estate and retail developer in the Emirate of Sharjah, has partnered with Metadata Technologies to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365. The group selected Property-xRM, a Microsoft-based Real Estate CRM Solution, to streamline customer management, boost operational efficiency and improve productivity. According to Alef Group, they were looking for an intuitive CRM solution with functionalities that meet and enhance their daily operational requirements. Metadata’s ready-to-use industry-standard solution helps address those requirements and allows quicker implementation with customization capabilities. READ ALSO:Middle East ahead of Africa in 5G adoption, says Nokia report…