Author: Akin Naphtal

Almosafer, a subsidiary of Seera Group Holding, has taken a pioneering step in Saudi Arabia’s travel industry by integrating ChatGPT into its booking system. This integration aims to improve the customer experience by offering smarter and more personalized responses to their queries. Initially, the integrated platform will be available to a limited number of customers during the pilot phase. These customers will receive assistance with flight searches, trip planning after booking, and detailed information about their chosen destinations. Almosafer has introduced its virtual travel advisor, named Khalid, powered by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. The AI tool incorporates…

Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), a UAE federal company that provides information and analytics to support credit decisions, has signed an agreement with the DIFC Innovation Hub to foster the development of a partner ecosystem for startups across the UAE. The announcement was made at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023 at the Madinat Jumeirah. The collaboration agreement reinforces AECB’s position as an enabler of premium fintech solutions supported by a robust, data-driven API ecosystem and further complements AECB’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and early adopters within the UAE’s fintech sector. READ ALSO:Cisco Systems Plans Manufacturing Facility in India…

Cisco Systems, a leading US tech company, plans to establish a manufacturing plant in India as part of its efforts to diversify its global supply chain, according to CEO Chuck Robbins. The company specializes in selling networking equipment and software used to connect devices to the internet. Robbins stated that Cisco aims to achieve a combined total of over $1 billion in exports and domestic production in the coming years. By setting up a manufacturing facility in India, Cisco aims to leverage the country’s strategic location and strong manufacturing capabilities. This move is in line with the company’s strategy to…

AIQ, a technology pioneer based in Abu Dhabi, is set to participate in the upcoming UAE Climate Tech Forum. The two-day event that started on May 10th, aims to empower organizations in reducing emissions and taking concrete climate action. AIQ will exhibit its suite of AI solutions tailored for the energy sector, including the AI Emissions Platform, an AI-powered software for forecasting greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating decarbonization planning. READ ALSO:Huawei Partners with HIPA to Bring Award-Winning Photography to its Devices through Themes Collections TII Launches UAE’s First Cryptography Challenges to Assess McEliece Cryptosystem Foxconn Expands Outside China with Land…

Tarabut Gateway, a leading open banking platform, has joined forces with global digital payment leader Visa in a strategic partnership aimed at promoting open banking across the MENA region. The collaboration will involve the introduction of innovative products and solutions to leverage data-driven offerings, such as credit risk assessments, advanced analytics and insights. The partnership will later expand to encompass cross-border payments and lending solutions. READ ALSO:Solartaxi selected for Qualcomm’s Make in Africa start-up mentorship program Nigerian fintech startup Vesicash expands to four African markets with its Merchant of Record product New mobile app simplifies fisheries data management for Lake…

Solartaxi, a Ghanaian start-up that provides renewable energy transportation solutions, has been chosen as one of ten companies to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa start-up mentorship programme. The programme is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform announced in December 2022 and will offer equity-free mentorship to all selected companies in areas such as business planning, engineering, intellectual property protection and advanced technologies such as connectivity, sensing and AI/ML. Solartaxi was selected based on its technical capabilities, business factors, potential for innovation and intellectual property generation. READ ALSO:Nigerian fintech startup Vesicash expands to four African markets with…

Vesicash, a Nigerian fintech startup, has recently announced its expansion into four African markets and launched its Merchant of Record (MoR) product. Vesicash was founded in 2018 to facilitate online payments for businesses in Africa. Its flagship digital escrow product now serves over 5,000 businesses. READ ALSO:New mobile app simplifies fisheries data management for Lake Albert and Victoria Microsoft Africa Announces Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa to Empower Game Creators MTN Ghana Foundation partners with Code Coast Tech Hub to organize a mentorship and coding workshop for female students Tomisin Adeshiyan, Vesicash’s Co-founder and Head of New Market Expansion,…

Lake management officials, researchers and policymakers can now access comprehensive information on fisheries data from Lakes Albert and Victoria with ease, thanks to a new mobile app. The e-CAS app was developed by the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) in collaboration with NaFIRRI and regional research institutes in Tanzania and Kenya. Its availability on Google Play Store means that stakeholders can make informed decisions about fisheries management with the data at their fingertips. READ ALSO:Microsoft Africa Announces Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa to Empower Game Creators MTN Ghana Foundation partners with Code Coast Tech Hub to organize a mentorship…

Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO) has announced the launch of Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa, a two-day conference that celebrates game creators across more than 50 countries and regions. The conference will take place on July 15th to 16th, 2023 and is now open for applications. With the growing interest from African youth, the gaming industry in Africa is set to grow exponentially as more people get connected to the internet. READ ALSO:MTN Ghana Foundation partners with Code Coast Tech Hub to organize a mentorship and coding workshop for female students Kenya launches digital platform to transform rural agriculture…

The MTN Ghana Foundation has teamed up with Code Coast Tech Hub to organize a mentorship and coding workshop for female students in Kasoa, central region of Ghana. The program was initiated to mark this year’s International Day for ‘Girls in ICT’, which aims to inspire girls to pursue careers in ICT. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Digital Skills for Life”. READ ALSO:Kenya launches digital platform to transform rural agriculture GIZ Ghana donates 370 laptops to support Girls in ICT Programme in Ghana Jordan Launches 50 New Government Services on Sanad Application for Public Institutions In her opening…