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Dubai Humanitarian, noqodi Join Forces

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Dubai Humanitarian has announced a strategic collaboration with fintech noqodi. Through the partnership, the non-profit will be integrating noqodi’s payment solutions for the digital transactions of the organisations it hosts, aimed at making digital transactions more efficient, secure, and scalable.

Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said that the collaboration will both improve the efficiency of its transactions and strengthen its ability to continue supporting communities around the world, through its network of partners and the Global Humanitarian Impact Fund.

Zahi Kallab, General Manager of noqodi, added: “It is an absolute honour to announce a ground-breaking collaboration between noqodi and Dubai Humanitarian, aimed at revolutionizing the payment solutions that will efficiently impact the community support and ease its course of evolution. noqodi fosters a seamless journey towards a paperless, community-centric environment to help enhancing the scalability of sustainability practices, facilitating faster, easier, and more secure digital transactions.”

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Fils and AFS Partner to Drive MENA’s Sustainable Digital Transformation

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Fils, a UAE-based enterprise-grade digital infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Arab Financial Services (AFS), a digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to drive sustainable digital transformation in the region.

The partnership will leverage Fils’s fintech technology and AFS’s expertise and digital payments specialism, integrating sustainability into businesses’ operations, customer journeys, and financial transactions.

With AFS serving over 60 clients across more than 20 countries in the MEA region and offices in Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and the UAE, the partnership will enable a significant proportion of banks, financial institutions, and organisations in the region to track and mitigate their emissions, it was shared.

Further, it was shared that the collaboration will explore opportunities to introduce sustainable financial products, with a specific focus on Islamic Credit Cards. 

Fils and AFS will also collaborate to enhance customer journeys by providing “eco-friendly and sustainable” options for electronic payments. 

This includes developing user-friendly interfaces that promote responsible consumer choices and a positive environmental impact, the two parties shared. 

Samer Soliman, CEO of AFS, commented: “We are proud to join forces with Fils in a strategic partnership to drive sustainable solutions within the digital payments landscape. This collaboration directly supports our ESG strategic goals by accelerating their implementation. As a leading digital payments provider, we embrace the responsibility to drive sustainability not only for ourselves but also empower our partners and clients to achieve their own environmental ambitions.”

Nameer Khan, CEO of Fils, said: “By combining our advanced digital infrastructure with AFS’s leadership in electronic payments outsourcing, we have a unique opportunity to drive positive change across industries in the MENA region. Our shared commitment to sustainability and climate action will not only transform business operations but also redefine the landscape of responsible finance in the region and beyond.”

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Education For Employment and J.P. Morgan launch Phase II of Women in Tech-Future Jobs project

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Education For Employment (EFE) and J.P. Morgan are launching Phase II of the Women in Tech-Future Jobs project, following a successful first phase, which trained over 140 young women in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt.

This two-year project will train 195 Saudi, Bahraini, and Egyptian women for high-quality IT-related jobs in their respective sectors, such as e-commerce, digital marketing, and cybersecurity.

The project will focus on fast-growing sectors in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, with programming targeting young women in each country to find jobs that require digital skills and knowledge.

The EFE will carry out programming in all three countries to equip 60 Bahraini, 45 Saudi, and 90 Egyptian women with the professional training and connections to employers that are necessary to secure employment opportunities.

Further, it will provide demand-driven training linked to jobs as one of the key tools for reducing unemployment and expanding economic opportunities for young Saudi, Bahraini, and Egyptian women, with a focus on employment in high-growth sectors that require digital skills and IT knowledge.

“We are very pleased to partner again with J.P. Morgan to enable Saudi, Bahraini, and Egyptian female youth reach their potential by empowering them with the cutting-edge skills to compete in growing sectors, especially in the digital-based economy, for the future of work,” said EFE-Global’s Director of Gulf Programs, Amr Abdallah.

“The skills that these young women will acquire are based on the proven model that has enabled EFE in Saudi to connect over 12,000 youth to the world of work, in which 52% of them are young Saudi women. We look forward to the continued support from J.P. Morgan,” added Amr Abdallah.

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Ithra: Digital Wellbeing Global Report 

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has shared the findings of its second Digital Wellbeing Global Report. 

Conducted as a survey of 35,000 members of the public over 18 years of age, in 35 nations across five continents, this year’s participation saw more than double the number of participants in the first Digital Wellbeing Global Report in 2021.

Ithra, along with partners, designed and completed the largest-of-its-kind survey to provide insight into how people view their digital lives.

The findings of the updated survey were categorised into six themes: 

  • Balanced use of technology, 
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), 
  • Social media, 
  • Gaming, 
  • Work, and 
  • Government regulation. 

The report found that, overall, people are finding a “better balance” in their use of technology and are increasingly aware of its negative impact on their health.

In the UAE, specifically, it was found that the number of those spending “too much time online had dropped by a fifth in the last two years. 

That said, it was highlighted that while digital technology enables hybrid and flexible working, it also affects personal boundaries. In the UAE, it was noted that most still work in person.

On AI, while 78 per cent of the UAE public views AI as a positive force, many were found not to understand it and the report found that there is widespread support for pausing further AI development until regulations are established. 

In fact, the report found that the public is calling for greater regulation of technology, citing data collection as their biggest concern. 

In the UAE, people shared that they have confidence in their government’s ability to regulate content on the internet.

The report also revealed signs of entering a new era of social media. 

Countries with more active social media view it as a force for societal good, but many are concerned about online bullying. 

A quarter of respondents have been bullied online, a figure that was higher in the UAE (at 29%).

On the gaming side of things, it was found that while most gamers, and around two-thirds in the UAE, say it has a positive impact on their lives, for those who are “more avid,” gaming is an escape mechanism.

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy’s App Olympics competition receives over 1,100 entries

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has shared that its App Olympics programme received more than 1,100 applications to participate.

The programme was launched last year as part of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’Dubai’ initiative announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.

Further, the App Olympics is part of the chamber’s efforts to support the local digital ecosystem, and accelerate the emirate’s transformation into one of the leading digital economies globally in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

Encouraging digital talent to submit their ideas for mobile applications, the program sees participants supported by experts in the field and given the opportunity to win prizes to accelerate their businesses’ growth during the closing ceremony, 

The ceremony will be hosted at the Museum of the Future in February.

It was shared that the App Olympics has gathered international participants from 64 countries, accounting for 31 per cent of applications. 

Education-focused apps accounted for the largest share of ideas submitted, followed by healthcare, sustainability, and logistics. 

Other entries received spanned diverse sectors, including financial services, tourism, travel, and food and beverage services.

Following a thorough evaluation of the ideas submitted, 247 entrants were selected to participate in the App Olympics and compete during the qualifying stages, which took place over six months. 

Competitors participated in 90 training courses on topics related to mobile application development, as well as strategies to transform their initial ideas into working business models.

The programme’s first phase concluded in January when qualifying ideas advanced to the second stage of the competition, which includes training and guidance on topics including building prototypes and pitching app ideas. 

A total of 24 participants will progress to the semi-final stage in February, after which 12 ideas will be shortlisted to compete in the final.

During the awards ceremony, the selected participants will compete in the award’s four categories: 

  • Best App of the Year – Advanced Level, 
  • Best Youth-Made App, 
  • Most Innovative App, and 
  • Social Impact. 

The ideas will be evaluated by a panel of judges featuring industry experts representing areas including banking, venture capital, government, and the private sector.

The four winners will each be awarded a prize worth US$ 150,000 consisting of a comprehensive package of services delivered in cooperation with an international app development software company. 

Each winner will also receive integrated support from the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to launch their ideas as promising startups, including assistance with licensing and banking processes and identifying potential partners and customers.

Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, commented: “The high levels of local and international participation reflect the importance of this initiative as an opportunity for innovators in the field of app development to transform their ideas into digital startups using the emirate as a launchpad. The success of the App Olympics further strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading platform for creative minds and a magnet for pioneers from across the globe. Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in bringing their ideas to life and accelerating the growth of Dubai’s Digital Economy.”

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Moro Hub awards Paymentology Green Certificate for its sustainability efforts

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has awarded a Green Certificate to Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, for its sustainability efforts it has been shared.

Presented to Nauman Hassan, Regional Director for MENA at Paymentology, by Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hubm, the award acknowledged the efforts of the company for utilising Moro Hub’s Green Data Centers for its IT workloads.

Speaking about the award, Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said: “The Green Certificate initiative serves as a testament to acknowledge excellence in sustainable digitization. It not only celebrates the immediate reduction in carbon footprint but also highlights the long-term vision of creating a business ecosystem that thrives on eco-conscious practices.”

Adding: “This Certificate is a strategic move to encourage enterprises to accelerate their business operations sustainably, helping them make a significant impact on their corporate social responsibility. Moro Hub commends Paymentology’s noteworthy contribution to this vision of a greener, more resilient digital future. As we continue to champion sustainable practices, we are confident that businesses in the country are getting closer to achieving their eco-goals,”

“At Moro Hub, we are committed to spearheading sustainable digital transformation. Through our Green Certificate initiative, we recognize Paymentology’s for its responsible choice of Moro Hub’s eco-friendly data centers. This partnership not only underscores our shared vision for environmental stewardship but also signifies how sustainable digitalsation is bringing about a transformative change in this era. We are pleased to witness that enterprises in the region are becoming conscious and choosing sustainable business ecosystem, and the Green Certificate is a mechanism to celebrate such partners, who align their operations with eco-friendly solutions Together, with Paymentology and other like-minded partners, we are shaping a greener, and a resilient digital landscape for a more brighter and eco-conscious tomorrow,” said Mohammed Bin Sulaiman CEO of Moro Hub.

Nauman Hassan, Regional Director for MENA at Paymentology commented: “At COP28, the UAE Banks Federation’s pledge of AED 1 trillion towards sustainable financing by 2030 echoed the commitment across the country to shaping a greener future. As the Middle East emerges as a hub for sustainability, financial institutions, fintech leaders, and infrastructure players are working hard to align with the region’s progress. We are incredibly proud of the endorsement from Moro and to be utilising its Green Data Centers for IT workloads, a fantastic recognition of both our efforts towards delivering more environmentally conscious payment solutions in the region.”

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