Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Sharjah: TECHz Magazine – Sahar El Alfy In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, Kalimat Group launched, in collaboration with Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, Friends of Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, a series of three illustrated children’s books in Arabic and English. Designed to introduce young readers to the municipality’s role in everyday life, the series encourages children to protect the environment, care for public facilities and take responsibility for their community through active participation in community life.…
Sharjah: TECHz Magazine – Sahar El Alfy The 13th Sharjah International Library Conference concluded with a call for libraries to strengthen their presence in community life, expand partnerships with educational institutions and local organisations, and involve users and students more closely in developing services. Across its sessions and discussions, the conference also highlighted investment in librarians’ professional development and the use of emerging technologies and data to improve the user experience and measure the impact of initiatives. Libraries will endure as long as knowledge does Mansour Al Hassani, Director of Publishing Services at Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said libraries will…
Cairo: By Ashraf Gaber The Egyptian capital, Cairo, is gearing up to host the upcoming edition of the International Forum for Cotton, Textiles, Accessories, and Fashion (FICOTA-2026) from November 16 to 19, 2026. This strategic move transitions the continental event from the planning and capacity-building phase directly into the realm of closing commercial deals and forging direct industrial partnerships. Ahead of the launch, international lawyer Mary Concilia Anchang, President of the African Chamber of Trade and Commerce (ACC) and Founder and Coordinator of FICOTA, revealed in an exclusive interview with TECHz Magazine the comprehensive vision behind selecting Egypt as the…
Sharjah: TECHz Magazine – Sahar El Alfy Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), honoured the winners of the 18th edition of the International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, presented by Etisalat and organised by UAEBBY, at a ceremony held during Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2026. The ceremony was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA; Marwa Al Aqroubi, President of UAEBBY; and Saood Ibrahim Saleh, Vice President of Government Sales for Dubai and the Northern Emirates at Etisalat. Also in…
Sharjah: TECHz Magazine – Sahar El Alfy As part of its efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and expand cooperation with global companies, Sharjah Asset Management, the exinvestment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MELT Global to strengthen collaboration and explore new opportunities that support the shared priorities and objectives of both parties. The agreement reflects Sharjah’s appeal as an investment destination and reinforces its position as an economic hub offering an integrated business environment that supports the establishment, growth and regional expansion of businesses. The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr Waleed…
Tunis: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Orange Tunisia hosted the second edition of its #ForGoodConnectionsDay initiative in collaboration with the Tunisian Federation of School and University Sports (FTSSU), bringing together 120 adolescents aged 11 to 15 to build healthy and responsible digital habits through interactive play. The event integrated sports matches, team-building activities, and educational card games to help young participants address online challenges such as cyberbullying, data protection, and screen-time management in a collaborative environment. Operating under Orange Tunisia’s broader #ForGoodConnections program, which has reached nearly 10,000 beneficiaries since June 2025, the initiative continues to reinforce digital safety and…
Harare: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services has instituted sweeping enterprise risk management protocols across all operational divisions to protect public funds and secure critical digital infrastructure. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera issued the directive during an executive risk management workshop in Harare, warning that the rapid deployment of state technology projects must be matched by robust governance frameworks. The measures coincide with accelerated public digital rollout programs, including government service automation, national data center developments, and nationwide broadband expansion. Mavetera stressed that proactive risk management is essential to prevent fraud, eliminate corruption,…
Mbombela: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Vodacom Mpumalanga has committed over R600 million in capital expenditure for the current financial year to accelerate 5G deployment, widen network coverage across rural and township communities, and fortify regional telecommunications infrastructure against extreme weather and electrical grid disruptions. The investment builds directly upon the R620 million capital programme deployed across the province during the 2025/26 financial cycle, forming part of the operator’s broader provincial network resilience strategy. As part of the infrastructure expansion, Vodacom grew its operational mobile footprint from approximately 1,300 base station sites to 1,408 active installations across the province, focusing predominantly…
Dubai: TECHz Magazine – News Desk To accelerate the next phase of its growth, ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has evolved its brand promise to ‘What’s next is now,’ reflecting the meaningful business outcomes it delivers to more than 1,600 organizations and government customers through its Digital. Intelligent. Resilient. Framework. This evolution follows the unification of all acquired entities, namely STS Arabia, BIOS Middle East, and Adfolks under ZainTECH. This milestone marks the next stage in the company’s evolution as a regional ICT partner for enterprises and governments, following a period of strategic growth and continued…
Bengaluru: TECHz – News Desk The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, today announced the second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit at a curtain raiser held at Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru. The summit will be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru, India. The curtain raiser was attended by Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka; Sri Subodh Yadav, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood; Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation…