Author: Akin Naphtal

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) organized a two-day retreat with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communications and Finance at the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra to update members of the Committees on the activities of the Ministry. The event brought together the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP), Deputy Minister, Ms Ama Pomaa Boateng, Chief Director, Mr Alexander Arphul, Members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communications and Finance, the Heads of Agencies of the Ministry and their staff and staff of MoCD. READ ALSO:Align Technology launches podcast series for orthodontists in the Middle…

Align Technology, a medical device company, is set to launch its first-ever podcast in the Middle East called “The Practice”. The series will provide a platform for orthodontists to share stories from their day-to-day lives, offering practical insights based on their careers. The podcast will be hosted by industry expert Chris Barrow, who has worked as a trainer, consultant, coach and mentor to dentists and orthodontists for more than two decades. The show will delve into the personal journeys of orthodontic professionals from across the GCC and encourage knowledge-sharing within the orthodontic profession. READ ALSO:Moro Hub and BeyondTrust Partner to…

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, has announced its partnership with BeyondTrust, a global leader in identity and access security, to offer customized Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions for enterprises in the region. Through this collaboration, Moro Hub will resell BeyondTrust products and provide managed security services that cater to the specific needs of its clients. Dr. Ahmed Alketbi, Chief Information Security Officer of Moro Hub, expressed that the partnership with BeyondTrust will enhance the company’s security services and support its clients’ digital transformation journey. The company will offer comprehensive and flexible services through cloud or hybrid models. READ…

The Jordan Post has launched its e-payment gateway service, called the “Ilaaf” card. The service offers users the option to customize their own card to fit their preferences. According to a statement from the Jordan Post Company, the card comes with a range of benefits. These include the ability to make purchases at any local or international point of sale, shop online with ease, pay bills via the application, transfer money internationally via “MoneyGram” and purchase electronic vouchers. READ ALSO:Egypt Launches Automated System for Data Management and Follow-Up on Development Financing Projects MENA Fintech Association Appoints Bryan Zhang to Advisory…

The Ministry of International Cooperation in Egypt has launched an automated system for data management and follow-up on development financing for projects. This initiative is part of the country’s digital transformation plan aimed at promoting transparency and good governance in development cooperation efforts with multilateral and bilateral development partners. The new system integrates data relating to development cooperation agreements, projects and programs with development partners to ensure relevant information is available to all national entities. It also monitors the financial and technical performance of projects funded by multilateral and bilateral development partners, extracts periodic reports for decision-makers and shares data…

The MENA Fintech Association has announced the appointment of Bryan Zhang to its Advisory Board (Academic). As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Zhang’s extensive background in researching financial and regulatory innovation globally is expected to provide a fresh perspective on the fintech industry in the MENA region. Zhang’s appointment comes with a wealth of experience in the global fintech landscape, having co-authored over 50 influential industry and policy reports on topics such as crowdfunding, marketplace lending, digital assets, green finance, open banking and regulatory innovation. His…

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has implemented a digital signature and verification feature in its UAE Pass for engineering project contracts, allowing consultants and contractors to electronically sign bids and contracts while ensuring information privacy and protection. The UAE Pass is a digital identity platform that enables users to access various government services with a single login. According to Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, the implementation of the digital signature and verification feature aims to automate the services related to engineering project contracts. It is in line with the ministry’s efforts to…

Zero Two, a digital assets infrastructure company in Abu Dhabi, has launched its operations to provide integrated end-to-end solutions for companies looking to capitalize on Web3 technology and its ecosystem. The company offers a range of services, from developing power infrastructure to sourcing and testing latest generation technologies, to building and operating data centers and providing digital assets management services. With the maturity of the digital economy, digital assets have the potential to enhance operational efficiency and increase transparency, coordination and information sharing across company boundaries through various applications. Zero Two aims to develop, operate and invest in technologies that…

The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) has launched the Geological Risk Base Platform, the first digital platform aimed at educating the community about natural disasters. The platform will provide important seismic data to the community and expedite the activation of agreements and requests for seismic risk assessment in various locations. The launch ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 44th meeting of the authority’s Board of Directors and was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SGS Bandar Alkhorayef, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid…

NEOPIN, a global CeDeFi platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with travel platform Tripbtoz to develop a Web 3.0-based travel platform. Tripbtoz is a travel platform based on user-created short-form video content, which offers a community for sharing travel videos and a reward system called “trip cash”. NEOPIN and Tripbtoz, who met as officials of the business delegation that accompanied the Korean government’s economic summit with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January, have decided to collaborate on a Web 3.0 project based in the Middle East. READ ALSO:Qatar University and Microsoft Qatar partner to transform education through…