Homegrown premium membership platform, SupperClub, is expanding its portfolio of discounted luxury experiences with new collaborations in Africa and South Asia. Extending beyond the GCC for the first time, SupperClub offers elegant experiences for a single subscription fee, allowing members to
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Hyatt has announced that it expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end of 2030. In the past two years, Hyatt saw 51% rooms growth in Africa, fueled by the addition of several milestone properties and first-time brand entries. These included Park Hyatt Marrakech, introducing the luxury brand to […]
Michelin, a global leader in sustainable mobility, is introducing the MICHELIN Primacy 5 to the Middle East and Africa. With nearly 20 years of legacy in the Middle East’s entry and premium tyre segment, the Primacy line continues to evolve, offering a latest-generation tyre designed that meets the diverse needs of drivers in the region. […]
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading global hospitality operator today, today announced plans to achieve a 20% annual growth rate over the next five years in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (MEAT) region — setting a bold pace for expansion as the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors undergo rapid transformation. Ascott’s growth ambitions align […]
EASE Holdings BV has promoted Dr. Kanyinsola Oyeyinka to Chief Executive Officer to succeed Imraan Soomra, who will, effective May 1, take on a new role as Non-Executive Director of EASE South Africa, the group’s most advanced unit. The appointments come as EASE accelerates the rollout of its Equipment-as-a-Service model, which enables clinics and hospitals […]
Rise of Fearless, a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, today announced its official launch. The game marks a major step in Africa’s rapidly expanding gaming market with over 680 million mobile users and a projected industry value of USD 3.72 billion by 2029. Rise of Fearless is […]
Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has contributed to INTERPOL’s “Operation Red Card”, an international crackdown on cybercrime across Africa. The operation resulted in the arrest of 306 cybercriminals and the dismantling of criminal networks responsible for scams
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. As a longstanding technology partner to Africa, Mastercard continues to strengthen its commitment to the continent’s digital growth through
State-sponsored cyber threats, including Advanced Persistent Attacks (APTs) and Hacktivism surged in the Middle East in 2024, with GCC countries emerging as primary targets. These attacks are largely fuelled by geopolitical conflicts, according to a report released by Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital
As part of its global commitment to sustainability, Kia Middle East and Africa is launching the second chapter of its “Cycle of Life: Seeds of Change” initiative, furthering its vision of delivering sustainable solutions beyond mobility. Following the success of chapter one in the GCC, Kia is expanding this partnership with chapter two to Africa […]
To support education in Africa Emirates has distributed over 1,300 handmade children’s backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft interiors. The initiative, known as ‘Aircrafted Kids by Emirates,’ aims to support education and foster meaningful connections within the communities the Dubai-based airline serves. The distribution commenced in Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa category. The school was recognised for its pioneering aquaponics project, aimed at addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices within the school and the wider
Nawy, the leading prop-tech platform in Africa that simplifies the buying, selling, and real estate investing journey for customers across Egypt, has announced a partnership with Truecaller, the global leader in communication verification and fraud prevention. This collaboration aims to enhance customer trust and elevate the communication experience in the real estate
Part of 2Africa project Internet users in Pakistan are set to experience a significant upgrade in connectivity with the imminent completion of a new undersea cable linking the South Asian country to Africa. The cable link, part of the expansive 2Africa project, is expected to become fully operational in the coming days. The 45,000 km-long […]
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration to digitally upskill young people across the African countries where both companies operate. This partnership leverages the Ericsson Educate program, part of Ericsson’s Connect To Learn initiative. Together, the companies aim to
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suhail Hasanain as the new Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa region. In his new role, Suhail will be responsible for driving business growth, fostering strategic collaborations, with continuous development of the ecosystem and delivering exceptional
Mastercard has solidified its position as a leader in Africa’s rapidly growing gaming industry by hosting the company’s first-ever Africa Esports Summit in Casablanca. The event was a pivotal step in Mastercard’s broader mission to empower Africa’s esports and gaming ecosystem, emphasizing its strategic commitment to supporting digital economies and fostering the
Today, at the annual World Stroke Congress in Abu Dhabi, the President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), Dr. Sheila Martins, officially announced a partnership with Merz Therapeutics to launch the ‘Access to Health’ initiative. This project, focusing on addressing healthcare disparities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), will begin with two pilot projects
In cooperation with Invest Africa, the Ministry of Economy organized a new edition of The Africa Debate – UAE in Dubai. Bringing together more than 400 businessmen and representatives of local, regional and global investment, finance and trade agencies and institutions, the event explored the emerging economic, trade and investment opportunities in Africa,
In hosting and cloud sectors Africa Datacenters & Cloud Days (ADCD), a dynamic community committed to enhancing Africa’s digital infrastructure, is gearing up for Africa Data Centres & Cloud Days, its flagship event from February 17-18, 2025. The two-day conference will be hosted in the picturesque coastal city of Hammamet, Tunisia, uniting global innovators,





























