NTT DATA, has announced the appointment of Hani Nofal’s as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA’s Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives. “We are thrilled to welcome Hani to the NTT DATA family,” said Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA for Middle East and Africa. “His exceptional leadership in building high-performance teams, extensive expertise in digital, security, cloud, and networking solutions, and impressive track record in…
Author: Brand Spot
Brand Spot
Brand Spot by Techarena allows companies to share their stories directly with TechArena's audience. To promote your brand and get featured, email [email protected]
PayPal has opened a new regional hub in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first ever location in the Middle East and Africa. PayPal’s expanded presence will bring global commerce capabilities to the region, including frictionless payments, robust security, and broader access to international payment networks to help large enterprises and small businesses sell across borders. Speaking from the Dubai AI Festival 2025 today, Suzan Kereere, President of Global Markets at PayPal, said: “PayPal is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between consumers and businesses for cross-border commerce, fostering growth in local economies. We proudly serve over 430 million customers…
Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside GITEX Africa under the theme “Amplify Intelligence for New Africa.” For its 3rd edition, GITEX put a strong spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, highlighting a turning point in Africa’s technological transformation. In this dynamic, Huawei’s Summit aimed at exploring how AI can foster inclusive, sustainable development and help shape the continent’s future. In his opening speech, Shen Li, President of Huawei Northern Africa, emphasized the necessity of an integrated and collaborative approach: “Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with all parties across key pillars of AI development…
MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of learning. These newly selected companies are set to scale their groundbreaking solutions and address pressing educational challenges across Ghana. The Second cohort builds on the success of the first cohort of 12 EdTech Companies, whose solutions impacted over 136,798 learners during the period of acceleration, underscoring the Fellowship’s ability to drive…
Back for 2025, the Google Hustle Academy once again offers free, high-impact business training to entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. This year’s program is more focused than ever on helping founders tap into the power of AI to grow smarter and faster. What to Expect in 2025 Since it was launched in 2022, the Google Hustle Academy has trained over 15,000 small businesses across the continent. The 2025 edition brings a fresh focus on AI integration as a practical tool to help business owners: The program will run as a virtual bootcamp covering everything from business strategy and…
IFS, the leader in cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, has appointed Rahul Misra as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Rahul will lead IFS’s growth strategy across key MEA markets, scale the company’s regional presence, strengthen strategic partnerships, and elevate the customer experience. Rahul brings more than 25 years of experience in driving transformation, fostering high-performance teams, and leading enterprise growth across the Middle East and Africa. He joins IFS after an 18-year career at Oracle, where he held several strategic leadership positions, most recently heading the…
Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with a flair for filming to become its next travel creators and embark on an incredible lifestyle in Dubai – for free! Becoming a digital content creator is one of the most desired jobs for young people, and with studies showing that three-quarters of travel bookings are now inspired by content on social media, Visit Dubai and Beautiful Destinations are collaborating to champion the next generation of travel creators and make dreams come true. Applications are now open for the Beautiful Destinations…
Intel has announced the launch of the second edition of the Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP)—an initiative aimed at driving digital inclusion and unlocking the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and broadband connectivity for underserved communities across Africa. With Africa’s internet penetration at just 38%—far below the global average of 68%—and a stark urban-rural digital divide, Intel CRP 2025 seeks for projects that can enable population in underserved areas (and or communities) in the member states of the African Union to have access to education including in STEM, healthcare, agriculture, environmental services, fintech solutions, or digital skills readiness; for financial,…
Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain. Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3 security layer has been driven by a desire to lead by example and to prevent hacks and other incidents that are a constant threat across the omnichain landscape. The partnership will furnish Fuse with an advanced blockchain security layer that can identify and mitigate threats before they have had a chance to develop, moving blockchain defense from detection to real-time prevention. Through working closely with Check Point, Fuse…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Christian Aid and IBM in Kenya in an innovative, design-thinking-led workshop aimed at exploring solutions to Africa’s sustainable development challenges. The workshop aimed to empower Christian Aid’s community partners by equipping them with digital literacy and ICT skills to tackle challenges aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Seventeen partner organisations from across Kenya participated in the training, which saw 42 individuals gain valuable skills and insights. Sixteen of these individuals were from Christian Aid in Kenya, South Sudan, Nigeria, and DRC, with 26 from partner organisations. “At Liquid, we believe that the…