WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, announced the opening of its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing importance to the company’s global business. The investment comes as governments, banks,
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Africa’s aviation sector is entering a period of significant expansion, but access to capital remains a major constraint for airlines seeking to grow their fleets. As demand for aircraft increases, insurance could play a critical role in giving lenders greater confidence to finance them. African fleets average around 13 years of age, and most carriers […]
Middle East Energy 2026 emphasised the importance of investment in Africa’s electrical grid through several leadership summit sessions during the show’s third day, 3 September 2026. H.E. Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union spoke about how Africa’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources but a lack of
dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, continues to expand its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Warehousing & Logistics Expo, set to take place from 6-8 April 2027. The launch comes at a time of accelerating investment in the logistics industry across West Africa, driven by the growth of […]
Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service (CS) Strategy Conference 2026, a virtual forum that brought together representatives from Panasonic Middle East & Africa, its business partners, Panasonic overseas business division and Global Customer Service Headquarters to review FY25 performance and align on priorities for FY26. The annual conference
Origen, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native technology company, and Deepexi, a publicly listed enterprise AI and data intelligence company, announced a strategic partnership at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 to advance enterprise AI adoption across the UAE and the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership brings together two highly
New research from Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals that organizations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are taking a deliberate and disciplined approach to AI adoption, prioritizing data sovereignty, operational control, and cyber resilience to build trusted AI and data foundations as they accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Anant Badjatya as Group Chief Executive Officer. Anant joins Spiro with more than two decades of leadership experience across India, the Middle East and Africa, building and scaling businesses across electric mobility, energy and industrial sectors. Most
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
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
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services (FSS), Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, she will lead the business across the region  effective 1 July 2026. Michelle succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will be retiring from the bank on 30 June after more than 40 years […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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
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





























