Author: Akin Naphtal

EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has announced the opening of a new regional office in Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil. The office will be managed by a team of professionals from the defence industry and local business ecosystems. The new office is set to open soon and the announcement was made at EDGE’s stand at LAAD Defence & Security 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, where the group is participating for the first time with 10 of its portfolio companies. Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, said the announcement is a clear signal of the company’s…

Market research reports revealed that shipments of Apple Macs declined in the first quarter of this year as the global personal computer market struggled due to tough economic conditions. The report from IDC stated that weak demand, excess inventory and a worsening macroeconomic climate contributed to a significant drop in traditional PC shipments during the period. IDC reported that global PC shipments amounted to 56.9 million, which was 29 percent less than the same period a year earlier. READ ALSO:G42 and Microsoft to collaborate on public sector and industry-focused solutions in UAE General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI)…

G42, a UAE-based technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to collaborate on developing public sector and industry-focused solutions. The partnership aims to leverage Microsoft’s partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities to address the needs of citizens and customers in the UAE. The joint business development and marketing opportunities will cover areas such as healthcare, energy, public sector digital transformation, financial services, climate action and more. READ ALSO:General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) to Launch Digital Platform for Establishing Companies in Egypt Lynk Global Signs Contract to Provide Mobile Coverage to 100% of Ghana’s Population…

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) in Egypt is set to launch a digital platform for company formation on 1 July. This initiative is expected to revolutionize the process of establishing companies in the country by allowing investors to complete the necessary procedures electronically in just a few minutes. According to Hossam Haiba, Chairperson of GAFI, the digital platform is part of the authority’s effort to expedite the resolution of investors’ problems. Haiba emphasized that GAFI aims to deal with these issues faster than the regulations and laws allow, with the goal of ensuring that investors receive…

Lynk Global, Inc. has signed a new contract with Telecel Group in Africa to provide mobile coverage to 100% of Ghana’s population using its “cell-towers-in-space”. This marks the company’s second commercial contract with Telecel Group in Africa and a significant milestone in the satellite-direct-to-standard-phone category. Lynk’s technology will enable Telecel Group to offer ubiquitous geographic coverage to over 6 million Vodafone Ghana subscribers, extending rural coverage and serving as a backup for service resilience and continuity of IoT devices. The satellite technology will also act as a replacement for underperforming terrestrial towers. READ ALSO:Mozilla Africa partners with Gladys Boss Foundation…

The Mozilla Corporation, in partnership with the Gladys Boss Foundation (GBF), has sponsored rural youth in Kenya to identify community challenges in food or medicine and co-create digital solutions with Mozilla. The corporation held a workshop for tech start-ups in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, to train them on pitching their innovation ideas and providing access to information and knowledge required to establish and run profitable start-ups. The Director of Africa Innovation Mradi at Mozilla, Alice Munyua, said the program is part of Mozilla’s engagement in the African region, beginning in Kenya and will inform its global strategy. She noted that…

NWTN Inc., a company focused on eco-friendly mobility technology, has received accreditation for its first electric vehicle assembly facility, located in Abu Dhabi. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has granted the facility accreditation for its Integrated Management System (IMS), which includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for quality, environmental and safety management. The IMS system focuses on several principles for businesses, including top management commitment, a strong customer focus, a process approach and continual improvement. READ ALSO:Seed Group partners with Quixy to simplify enterprise solution-building in UAE and the Middle East Unifonic partners with InspireU from…

Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has announced a partnership with Quixy, a no-code, low-code platform based in India. Quixy uses an innovative approach to help businesses build solutions and applications without writing any code. This speeds up the process by up to ten times and reduces development costs. The partnership aims to make enterprise solution-building in the UAE and the Middle East easier by contributing to the technological innovation landscape in Dubai. READ ALSO:Unifonic partners with InspireU from stc to support Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem Vodafone Qatar highlights the power…

Unifonic, a leading communication platform and CPaaS provider in the Middle East, has signed a partnership agreement with InspireU from stc, which is the first corporate accelerator of its kind in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to promoting and developing entrepreneurship and startups that focus on ICT and digital innovation. The partnership highlights Unifonic’s continued commitment to support the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia through sponsorships and investments in SaaS startups via an accelerator and venture builder. The collaboration will support early-stage startups in various domains, including fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital games, blockchain and other promising areas. READ ALSO:Vodafone Qatar highlights…

Vodafone Qatar has showcased the benefits of 5G technology in the latest episode of its ‘Al Bayt Al 3oud’ TV commercial series, which explores the role of technology in bringing people together during Ramadan. In the sitcom, Vodafone’s 5G connectivity offers a struggling character a solution during a game of Padel, restoring his confidence with its unlimited data, superfast speeds and highly reliable network. Vodafone Qatar has been leading 5G deployment in Qatar since 2019 and was recently awarded the title of World’s Fastest Mobile Network by Ookla. READ ALSO:Ghana- Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation trains 100 teachers in Savannah…