digital economy
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, today held the second annual Huawei Innovation Day with customers, partners and technology experts from the Middle East and Africa. Held in parallel with GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the Huawei MEA Innovation Day 2022 was organized in partnership with the Arab […]
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, announced the return of the second annual Huawei Innovation Day, covering the entire Middle East and Africa. Taking place in parallel with GITEX Global on October 11th in Al Multaqua Ballroom at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the Huawei […]
JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech, partners with Pakistan State Oil, Pakistan’s leading energy company, to provide DIGICASH users payment gateway and card top up facility via the JazzCash app. This collaboration will also enable JazzCash users to apply for DIGICASH directly from their JazzCash app. PSO, pioneer in Fuel Card business, revolutionized the concept of fueling […]
Microsoft for Startups Middle East have announced the third cohort of B2B tech startups for its engaging GrowthX Accelerator program today. Run as part of a strategic partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Microsoft, the GrowthX Accelerator offers unmatched training opportunities to growth-stage startups ranging primarily from the Seed to Series A […]
Pakistan is in dire need to capacitate the youth to enable them to contribute in the development of country, especially those who can not afford to attend the universities. These thoughts were expressed by President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, during his video keynote address in the launching ceremony of Google Career Certificates in Pakistan, […]
Wio Bank PJSC announced its official launch in the UAE, becoming the first platform bank in the region, aiming to transform banking operating models towards a more digital future. This is in line with the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy that aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the country’s GDP over the […]
Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed to expand access to the digital economy. The world-first Touch Card is an accessible payment card that will allow blind and partially sighted people to easily facilitate payments and distinguish between their cards. There are few effective ways for those […]
Microsoft for Startups Middle East has announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of its highly engaging GrowthX Accelerator Program. The organization has also opened-up free registrations for the latest instalment of its popular Highway to 100 Unicorns virtual conference series. The GrowthX Accelerator and Highway to 100 Unicorns initiatives are part of […]
Thunes, a global cross-border payments company, announced that it is accelerating the expansion of its services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, setting up an office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and appointing a new country head – Ahmad Yaacoub. Thunes is also in advanced stages to sign partnerships with local […]
Mastercard has certified NymCard, a plug-and-play banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, as a Principal Mastercard Issuer in the UAE. The milestone announcement marks the first time a fintech in the UAE is licensed to issue cards by Mastercard. The license from Mastercard enables NymCard to become the UAE’s one-stop provider for fintechs and digital partners, removing the […]