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LG Transforms Home Viewing Across the Middle East and Africa with Ultimate Football Season Campaign Featuring Wael Gomaa and Hafid Derradji

As football fever sweeps across the Middle East and Africa, LG Electronics has officially launched a dynamic, 3-month campaign designed to transform living rooms into thrilling, stadium-like environments. Running until the end of July, the initiative brings fans closer to the action than ever before, combining the smart, seamless streaming capabilities of LG webOS with
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MoneyHash Names Hwan Lee Regional Director for Africa as It Expands Across High-Growth Markets

MoneyHash, the payment orchestration platform for emerging and global markets, has appointed Hwan Lee as its new Regional Director for Africa. The strategic hire reflects MoneyHash’s continued expansion across high-growth African markets and its broader vision of helping businesses scale and manage complex payment operations across providers, methods, and markets in
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Shure Signs Hub Media to Strengthen Distribution Across Africa

Shure has appointed Hub Media as its authorized distributor for African markets, in a move aimed at strengthening access to professional audio solutions across the continent. The appointment comes at a time when African markets are continuing to invest in stronger learning and communication environments. [1] UNESCO projects that the number of young Africans completing […]
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Mozambique unveils an undiscovered world of experiences on Africa’s South East Coast

Mozambique is an emerging travel destination along Africa’s south-eastern coastline, offering breathtaking Indian Ocean vistas, a rich cultural heritage, and distinctive wildlife encounters. From the cosmopolitan energy of Maputo, with its vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, to the pristine beaches of Ponta do Ouro and Inhambane, the country presents a wide spectrum
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Reinsurance is the growth engine for digital insurance in Africa and the Middle East – EIRS

As digital insurance gains meaningful traction across Africa and the Middle East, a critical structural gap is emerging, masking a deeper structural risk and one that could potentially slow the sector’s momentum if left unaddressed. This, analysts say, further highlights the growing need for robust, well-aligned reinsurance support to sustain growth. According to EIRS, the
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Grundfos Launches GENIECON to Enable Smarter, More Resilient Water Infrastructure Across the Middle East and Africa

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today announced the launch of GENIECON, an intelligent system controller designed to enhance monitoring, control and efficiency across modern water infrastructure systems in the Middle East. As infrastructure networks across the region continue to expand, operators are managing increasingly
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Aspen Medical Drives Innovation and Resilient Systems

At the forefront of deployable healthcare, Aspen Medical is redefining how care is delivered in crisis environments integrating advanced technology, innovation, and frontline expertise to strengthen healthcare systems under pressure. Healthcare systems across the Middle East, Africa, and global hotspots are facing unprecedented pressure from conflict, displacement, and
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FIA Member Clubs unite in Montenegro to advance mobility and motor sport in Middle East, Europe and Africa

Motorsport leaders from across Middle East will join counterparts from Europe and Africa for three days of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing at the FIA Region I Spring Meeting getting under way in Budva, Montenegro tomorrow.   With FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem in attendance, representatives from 102 Member Clubs will discuss priorities to
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Lenovo Officially Opens Middle East, Türkiye and Africa Regional Headquarters in Riyadh

Lenovo today announced the official opening of its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) Regional Headquarters in Riyadh (RHQ), marking a strategic milestone in the company’s long-term investment in the Kingdom and its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. The official opening was marked by a formal ceremony attended by the Minister of […]
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Beyond Access: Why integrated risk strategy is the missing link in SME’s growth story in Africa

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are steadily gaining traction in digital finance, rapidly claiming their position as the backbone of economic growth. However, industry analysts indicate that despite the positive outlook, risk literacy remains a persistent challenge. According to risk management experts, EIRS, this represents a gap that may be holding back the very
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Hashgraph Ventures pledges US$1 Million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon to Accelerate Web3 and AI Innovation across Africa

Hashgraph Ventures Manager Ltd, a licensed and regulated venture capital fund under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a pledge of US$1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event aimed at accelerating digital transformation and economic inclusion across
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KIDZONET partners with Africell to launch first-of-its-kind SIM-based child safety service in Africa

KIDZONET, the UAE-based pioneer delivering Child Online Protection as a zero-touch telecom service, has entered into a landmark partnership with Africell, one of Africa’s fastest-growing mobile network operators, to launch the continent’s first SIM-based child online protection service. The collaboration is designed to protect millions of African families and redefine how
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Submer Strengthens Operations to Deliver Scalable, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey

Submer, a global leader in sustainable datacenter infrastructure, today announced the strengthening of its operations in the region with the presence of its subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This regional expansion will be led by Khalid Aljamed with a focus on positioning Submer MEA as a design-build and sustainability partner for AI-ready datacenters, […]
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DIP Angola Set to Expand Opportunities for Saudi Trade and Industry in Africa

DIP Angola’s participation in the recent Angola–Saudi Arabia Business Mission in Riyadh, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Angola–Saudi Arabia (CCIAAS), reinforced its strategic presence in the region. The mission brought together a high-level delegation of Angolan public and private sector entities, providing DIP Angola with a platform to engage with
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Kaspersky Highlights Key Industries Targeted by APT groups across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa

Kaspersky reveals that the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups tracked since early 2024. The findings show that these groups target financial services, critical infrastructure, defense, and government entities, while also extending their reach into commercial and emerging industries. The research shows a diverse
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ECI highlights its role as catalyst in enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), underscored the rising momentum of Emirati investors seeking opportunities across African markets, highlighting how ECI is actively enabling this growth through export credit insurance, investment guarantees, and project finance support. H.E. Raja spoke during a panel session titled “Capital