Al Etihad Payments, a fully owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has announced a new co-badging partnership with Visa, aimed at enhancing digital payment solutions in the UAE. This partnership introduces the ‘Jaywan-Visa’ card, which combines the benefits of both financial institutions to provide a seamless payment experience for users. The...
The Qatar Computing Research Institute, part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, successfully hosted the MenaML Winter School on Machine Learning for 2025. This event attracted 141 local and international university students, alongside specialists in the field, to participate in a six-day intensive program aimed at equipping them with essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI). Participants...
Emirates Airlines concluded its participation in the ITB Berlin 2025 International Tourism and Travel Fair by signing 11 strategic agreements over the three-day event. This move reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its global network and attracting travelers from around the world. According to a statement released today, Emirates officials held 270 high-level meetings...
du, a prominent telecom and digital services provider, has announced a partnership with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity solutions for businesses in the UAE. This collaboration was revealed during the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona from March 3 to March 6, 2025. The initiative aims to integrate Microsoft Azure’s advanced security stack with du Tech’s...
Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of the global technology group e&, at The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. This significant agreement establishes a framework for strategic collaboration aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer experiences and promote digital transformation across various...
DAMAC Properties has formed a partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to introduce an innovative home financing solution aimed at UAE residents. This new offering allows residents to secure financing for off-plan properties once construction reaches 35 percent completion. With this initiative, DAMAC becomes the first developer to provide such a financing option,...
CS Tech AI is expanding its operations in the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to strengthen its presence in the region. The company is focusing on state-of-the-art geospatial solutions that are specifically designed for urban planning, infrastructure development, and emergency response. Recently, CS Tech AI participated as a Silver Sponsor at the 2nd...
Rock Developments, the real estate arm of El Batal for Investment, has appointed JLL to manage Rock Capital 1, which is recognized as the largest administrative landmark in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC). This partnership marks the second collaboration between the two firms, following JLL’s successful management of Rock Gold Mall, New Cairo’s first mall...
Mavenir, a provider of cloud-native network infrastructure, has announced a partnership with e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of the global technology group e&, to deploy an AI-powered 5G core. This collaboration was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and aims to advance e& UAE’s cloud-native converged packet core networks across both 4G and...
Smiles, the UAE’s leading SuperApp, has announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud to evolve into the first WeChat-style SuperApp in the region. This collaboration, revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, aims to enhance digital commerce and improve interactions between consumers and businesses in the UAE. Through this partnership, Smiles will utilize...