Author: Akin Naphtal

Stake, the MENA region’s leading digital real estate investment platform, has launched Golden Visa opportunities for investors in its properties in Dubai through SPVs registered within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The investors need to commit at least AED 2,000,000 or more on its platform to be eligible for the visa, marking the first time in Dubai that investors can obtain a Golden Visa through a digital investment platform. READ ALSO:Paymentology partners with Nomo Bank to deliver multi-currency digital payment platform for Middle East customers Ooredoo signs MoU with Cisco to enhance ICT offerings in Oman Nozomi Networks collaborates with…

Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, has partnered with Nomo Bank, which is the world’s first fully digital Sharia-compliant cross-border bank. Nomo offers international banking services such as current accounts, fixed-term deposits, multi-currency services and international transfers to customers in the Middle East through its app. Customers can use the app to manage their accounts, track their spending and make payments with ease via a Nomo debit card or Apple Pay. READ ALSO:Ooredoo signs MoU with Cisco to enhance ICT offerings in Oman Nozomi Networks collaborates with top cybersecurity firms to launch Elite Cyber Defenders program MTN Ghana reconnects close to 2…

Ooredoo, a telecommunications company in Oman, has partnered with Cisco, a technology company, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The objective of this MoU is to expand the introduction of Cisco technologies in the Omani market, thereby enhancing Ooredoo’s ICT offerings and supporting its digital transformation journey for business customers in Oman. The partnership aims to create an exceptional customer experience by offering comprehensive services and solutions supported by innovative technologies. Seamless communication is essential to the success of every company’s digital transformation, regardless of its size or sector. READ ALSO:Nozomi Networks collaborates with top cybersecurity firms…

Nozomi Networks has introduced a new Elite Cyber Defenders Program, which includes IBM Security, Accenture Security and Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud). The program provides Nozomi Networks’ award-winning cybersecurity solutions to the leading global incident response organizations, as well as advanced security training, shared threat intelligence and joint security research. This initiative aims to help industrial and government customers globally access the strongest possible cybersecurity defense tools, expert-trained incident response teams and cutting-edge threat intelligence tailored to operational technology environments. READ ALSO:MTN Ghana reconnects close to 2 million SIM cards after biometric capture completion Mastercard enables tokenization for Egyptian…

In March 2023, MTN Ghana disconnected an additional 37,146 SIM cards as part of the second stage of registration, which requires biometric capture. However, the company has since reconnected almost 2 million SIM cards that have completed their biometric registration. READ ALSO:Mastercard enables tokenization for Egyptian banks to boost digital payments Liquid Dataport partners with ICOSNET to offer digital communication services in Algeria Innovations Group Launches New Job Search App to Revolutionize Job Hunting in Dubai The National Communication Authority had instructed mobile operators to disconnect all SIM cards that had not completed their biometric registration by March 31st, 2023,…

Mastercard has joined forces with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) to help implement card tokenization regulations for all issuing banks across Egypt. By providing the necessary infrastructure, Mastercard is enabling seamless and secure digital payment transactions for millions of Egyptians, including unbanked individuals. The implementation of tokenization legislation and infrastructure by the CBE is aimed at making digital payments more convenient, secure and seamless, in line with the Egyptian government’s vision and strategic objectives. READ ALSO:Liquid Dataport partners with ICOSNET to offer digital communication services in Algeria Innovations Group Launches New Job Search…

Liquid Dataport, a subsidiary of pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies, has partnered with ICOSNET, the only private ISP provider in Algeria, to allow customers to access digital communication services offered by Liquid Dataport in Algeria. ICOSNET already provides customers in Algeria with internet access, unified communications services, cyber security and cloud solutions and the new partnership will give it access to Liquid’s pan-African network for its clients’ connectivity requirements. READ ALSO:Innovations Group Launches New Job Search App to Revolutionize Job Hunting in Dubai xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes…

Innovations Group, a well-known HR consultancy company in Dubai, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – a new job search app that aims to change the way job seekers search for jobs. The App is designed to make the job hunting process easy and accessible for everyone. It features a user-friendly interface that enables job seekers to upload their CVs, browse through thousands of job opportunities and apply to roles with just a single click. READ ALSO:xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes Crucial Role of AI Research…

After a temporary ban over data privacy concerns last month, Italy has lifted its block on ChatGPT. The AI chatbot platform is now available to users in Italy again. OpenAI, the US firm behind ChatGPT, stated that they are committed to protecting users’ personal data. ChatGPT generates text in a more sophisticated way than traditional chatbots, using written prompts to generate responses. Although the platform quickly became popular, some critics have raised concerns about how ChatGPT collects and processes data. READ ALSO:Ascend Digital Solutions and India Urban Data Exchange partner to bring data exchange technology to Africa MTN Group launches…

Ascend Digital Solutions, a digital solutions provider and India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), an open-source data exchange platform, have formed a strategic partnership to deploy federated data exchange technology in Africa. The same technology has already been utilized in 35 Indian cities by the Smart City Mission, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The partnership aims to enable important initiatives driven by the Smart Africa Secretariat and Smart Africa Trust Alliance and contribute to Africa’s digital transformation. READ ALSO:MTN Group launches free online MTN Skills Academy in Zambia to address digital skills gap in Africa Cybercriminals leveraged more…