Author: Akin Naphtal

Neo4j, a US-based graph database and analytics company, has named Sudhir Hasbe as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). In this role, Hasbe will manage Neo4j’s software portfolio, which includes its native graph database and data science offerings. He will report to Emil Eifrem, CEO and co-founder. READ ALSO:Uganda Adopts New Regulations to Promote Efficient Spectrum Utilization and Facilitate 5G Deployment World Bank approves $390 million financing for Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project Astra Tech launches first-ever Arabic Chat GPT in MEA with support from MBZUAI Hasbe was previously at Google, where he led product management for the tech giant’s data…

The Ugandan Parliament has passed new regulations proposed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to promote efficient, economical and optimal spectrum utilization. The regulations aim to improve mobile broadband coverage and facilitate the deployment of new technologies, including 5G, which is expected to enhance technology with faster download and upload speeds. READ ALSO:World Bank approves $390 million financing for Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project Astra Tech launches first-ever Arabic Chat GPT in MEA with support from MBZUAI AVEVA partners with Petrofac to drive digital transformation and support net-zero targets in the energy industry Hon. Nathan Igeme Nabeta, the Vice-chairperson of…

The World Bank has approved a first-phase financing of $390 million to the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, aimed at bridging the digital divide in Kenya by expanding access to high-speed internet, enhancing the quality of education and selected government services and building skills for the digital economy. This project will run in two phases with the first from 2023 to 2028 and the second from 2026 to 2030, using a Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA). READ ALSO:Astra Tech launches first-ever Arabic Chat GPT in MEA with support from MBZUAI AVEVA partners with Petrofac to drive digital transformation and support net-zero…

Astra Tech, a prominent consumer technology holding group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has launched the first-ever Arabic Chat GPT. The new platform leverages expertise from the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and has the potential to transform access to services through conversational commerce. Integrated into the BOTIM app, the AI-powered Arabic Chat GPT will cater to all BOTIM services and continuously source the latest information from local markets to provide current and accurate information to users. BOTIM GPT has the potential to revolutionize access to services in the region, including international money…

Industrial software leader AVEVA has signed an MoU with energy industry provider Petrofac to support the latter’s digital transformation, as well as its net-zero goals. Under the agreement, AVEVA will work with Petrofac to digitally transform the entire end-to-end supply chain system process, which includes engineering cataloguing, procurement, site material control and construction planning. Additionally, AVEVA’s sustainable engineering solutions will support the delivery of Petrofac’s net-zero targets. The plan includes a number of measures, including cooperation kick-off, design thinking sessions for new solutions and use cases, technical assessments and an execution strategy. READ ALSO:BBK and EWA Launch Self-Service Kiosks for…

BBK has partnered with the Electricity and Water Affairs Authority (EWA) to offer self-service kiosks for bill payments by cash or card. The four kiosks are located in Ramli Mall, LuLu Riffa branch, Dana Mall and Mazaya Mall in Zayed Town. The partnership between BBK and EWA aims to provide a convenient and hassle-free payment option for EWA clients. READ ALSO:Ghana- Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation holds retreat Align Technology launches podcast series for orthodontists in the Middle East Moro Hub and BeyondTrust Partner to Offer Customized Privileged Access Management Solutions in the UAE The kiosks are operated in collaboration…

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…