Morocco launched a digital empowerment initiative for women and youth entrepreneurs at the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session in New York. The government's Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform partnered with the Digital Cooperation Organization to create the WE-Elevate program. Minister Delegate Amal EL FALLAH-SEGHROUCHNI announced the project targets small and medium businesses run by women and young people. The initiative provides online training courses, mentor support and business platform connections.
The program advances Morocco's strategy to establish itself as Africa's leading technology innovation center. Participants gain tools to transform their operations digitally and expand their market...
Financial services company Verto has established its East African headquarters in Nairobi. The facility at The Address on Muthangari Drive will coordinate operations across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Chief Executive Ola Oyetayo said Kenya's digital infrastructure makes it an ideal continental gateway. The expansion follows strong performance across African markets and rising demand for cross-border payment services.
Operations Manager James Njoroge said the company will hire local staff and support fintech development. The hub houses teams for compliance, customer service and partnership management. Verto celebrated the opening Wednesday with banking partners and customers. The facility aims to reduce traditional barriers like high...
Zain Bahrain launched its inaugural technology accelerator program targeting young local entrepreneurs. The Zain Great Ideas initiative supports emerging ventures through comprehensive training and mentorship resources. The company designed the program to strengthen Bahrain's digital economy while fostering entrepreneurship among youth. This strategic effort aims to transform innovative concepts into viable business enterprises.
The bootcamp phase runs from September 24 through October 9 at Zain Tower Bahrain headquarters. Participants receive expert guidance through workshops covering technology development and business strategy fundamentals. The intensive training includes market readiness preparation and practical startup building...
Kuwait's Central Agency for Information Technology has launched a second digital skills program in collaboration with Google Cloud. The initiative trains government workers in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Minister Omar Al-Omar called the program a major step toward Kuwait's digital transformation goals. The training supports the nation's New Kuwait 2035 development plan.
Government employees receive advanced technical education through this expanded partnership. Al-Omar stressed that human capital investment drives sustainable economic growth. The program builds institutional efficiency while improving public services across Kuwait. Google Cloud Director Shaimaa Al-Tekreeti confirmed the company's...
AIONOS and Almoayyed Computers Middle East formed an alliance to boost artificial intelligence use throughout Bahrain. The partnership supports the nation's Vision 2030 development plan. Companies will gain access to expandable AI technologies through this joint effort. Digital transformation across various sectors becomes the primary focus.
Both organizations combine their knowledge and capabilities to achieve shared goals. Artificial intelligence serves as a driving force for economic advancement and social improvement. Bahrain seeks to establish itself as a regional center for technological innovation. Businesses can leverage new tools to maintain their competitive edge in global markets.
Orange Egypt has become the country's first telecommunications company to offer digital gold transactions through mobile payment systems. The service operates through a partnership with mnGm, an established online precious metals trading platform. Customers can access the new feature via the My Orange mobile application and the Orange Cash Wallet system.
The platform enables users to start trading with investments as low as five Egyptian pounds. New customers receive up to £100 in rewards when making their first monthly gold purchase of £500 or more. These bonus funds can be used to pay mobile bills, add credit to accounts, or renew service packages.
Users must complete a single registration process using their Orange Cash Wallet...
Member nations from the Digital Cooperation Organization held their inaugural High-level Dialogue for Digital Cooperation during the 80th United Nations General Assembly. The countries approved a joint declaration demanding immediate worldwide collaboration to make digital transformation promote stability, wealth and global harmony. Representatives emphasized the need to eliminate digital divisions and strengthen partnerships between nations and organizations.
The delegates promised to back new cooperation frameworks for digital advancement through South-South and Triangular partnerships. They agreed to coordinate national programs with shared values on digital access, ethical innovation and strong digital systems. Officials praised...
Sinclair Broadcast Group restored Jimmy Kimmel Live to its ABC affiliate stations on Friday after pulling the late-night program for more than a week. The company removed Kimmel's show following his comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, which prompted criticism and an FCC warning from Chair Brendan Carr. Public backlash from viewers, politicians, and free speech groups pressured Sinclair to reverse its decision affecting 38 stations. Disney had already brought back the host, but Sinclair and Nexstar continued blocking local broadcasts.
Kimmel attracted 6.2 million viewers during his first episode after the restoration. Nexstar, which controls several ABC affiliates, has not announced whether it will resume airing...
Medical examiners confirmed that Shane Tamura suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he attacked a Manhattan office building in July. The 27-year-old gunman traveled from Las Vegas before killing four people near the NFL headquarters. Tamura left a three-page letter blaming the league for concealing brain injury dangers from players.
The brain disease stems from repeated head trauma commonly seen in contact sports. Tamura entered the building at 6:30 p.m. and fired 47 rounds within minutes. He killed security guard Aland Etienne, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, police officer Didarul Islam, and Rudin Management worker Julia Hyman before taking his life.
The NFL expressed grief over the deaths while stating no...
