Author: Anita Bosman

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Wizz Financial, the Abu Dhabi-based global fintech group specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, in partnership with Aditum Investment Management Limited (“Aditum”), announced the launch of MENA and India’s first gold-backed private credit strategy, fully regulated under India’s RBI framework and available through UAE-based financial institutions. The new strategy offers institutional investors access to a short-duration, asset-backed private credit product designed to deliver stable, predictable income through a structure that combines RBI-regulated lending and UAE-based governance. Initially distributed through leading UAE banks, the strategy strengthens the UAE’s and, in particular, Abu Dhabi’s position…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Honeywell have launched a joint initiative to develop quantum-secure satellite communication systems designed to protect sensitive information across global networks. As quantum computing capabilities continue to evolve, traditional encryption methods are coming under increasing pressure. Quantum key distribution (QKD) offers a future-proof solution by using the quantum properties of light to generate encryption keys that are inherently immune to interception and secure against emerging computing threats. Under this collaboration, Honeywell’s ‘QKDSat’ platform will be integrated with…

Ankara: TECHz – News Desk Türk Telekom CEO Ebubekir Şahin became the new term president of the Mobile Telecommunications Operators Association (m-TOD), which is chaired by Türk Telekom, Turkcell and Vodafone alternately every year. At the 2025 Ordinary General Assembly of the Mobile Telecommunications Operators Association (m-TOD) held on November 24, 2025, he served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors; Türk Telekom CEO Ebubekir Şahin took over from Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç. Ebubekir Şahin, CEO, Türk Telekom: “As the most important actors of our country’s communication sector and m-TOD stakeholders, we know that we bear a…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Finland has reaffirmed its strong support for Zambia’s digital transformation agenda under President Hakainde Hichilema, following a high-level engagement between Finnish Members of Parliament and Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science, led by Minister Felix Mutati. The discussions highlighted Finland’s longstanding role as one of Zambia’s most reliable and technically advanced development partners across governance, digital health, geosciences, natural resource management and innovation policy. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed progress made from 2020 to 2025 and committed to expanding cooperation in areas that align with the New Dawn Administration’s ambition to build a…

Yamoussoukro: TECHz – News Desk Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its ambition to accelerate national digital development, presenting a comprehensive roadmap during the Africa Investment Forum 2025 held on Wednesday, November 26, in Rabat. The presentation was delivered by Kalil Ibrahim Konaté, who spoke alongside officials from Guinea, Mauritania, and digital sector experts from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and global telecommunications stakeholders. The session was attended by Côte d’Ivoire’s AfDB Governor, Minister Nialé Kaba. Konaté highlighted the country’s target of raising the digital sector’s contribution to the national GDP to between 6 – 8% by 2028, and ultimately to 12…

Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk Visa, a world leader in digital payments, BSF one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia, and AlUla Moments the events and festivals platform of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), have announced a strategic collaboration to provide BSF Visa cardholders with exclusive access to world-class sports, wellness, music, adventure, and lifestyle experiences in AlUla, one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting destinations for year-round events and experiences. This collaboration reflects Visa’s commitment to delivering added value to cardholders in the Kingdom through exclusive lifestyle experiences that go beyond payments. It is also part of Visa’s…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Vodafone Qatar, in partnership with Microsoft, has introduced a suite of cutting-edge digital solutions designed to elevate the country’s connectivity, enhance cybersecurity resilience, and improve customer experiences. The new technologies align with Qatar National Vision 2030 and were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Qatar. The collaboration focuses on three major digital transformation projects that merge Vodafone Qatar’s network strengths with Microsoft’s cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities. A key highlight is the deployment of an AI-driven interactive voice response (IVR) system that modernizes the company’s call center operations. Powered by smart automation and Vodafone…

Brøndby: TECHz – News Desk Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology, has announced the upcoming launch of a generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect® video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. The tool is designed to help operators contextualize alarms, automate video review, and reduce false positives, potentially cutting operator alarm fatigue by up to 30%. General availability is expected later this year. The plug-in comes at a time when the UAE’s smart city market is projected to grow from $216.51 million in 2025 to $328.19 million by 2030, reflecting an 8.67% CAGR. It…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group of e&, to enhance cooperation in delivering value-added communications services that support the growth of Dubai’s business community, advance shared objectives, and strengthen the competitiveness of the emirate’s private sector. The MoU is aimed at expanding collaboration between Dubai Chambers and e& UAE to ensure seamless access to telecom services and develop customised packages designed to meet the needs of small businesses and startups. Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services, Dubai…

California: TECHz – News Desk With AI adoption accelerating across the Middle East and cloud platforms scaling at record speed, the region’s infrastructure demands are rising fast. Storage performance has become a critical factor in enabling real-time services, large AI models, and high-volume analytics. In response, Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is delivering a new generation of high-performance Gen 5 NVMe SSD solutions built to support the region’s next wave of digital growth. Kingston’s PCIe 5.0 lineup, including the DC3000ME and FURY Renegade G5, raises the performance ceiling for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing…