PROJECT LATEST
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UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium , announced the launch of one of the first digital manufacturing platforms in the region to unlock additional value through Industry 4.0 applications . EGA developed the digital manufacturing platform with Microsoft as part of a strategic collaboration to progress EGA ’ s Digital Roadmap . The platform was built using the latest generation of Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud , to use Artificial Intelligence at a significant scale across EGA ’ s industrial operations including Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah .
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SAUDI ARABIA
Infobip , a global cloud communication platform , launched its first data centre in the Saudi Arabia . This step emphasizes Infobip ’ s commitment to facilitating seamless digital interactions between businesses and their customers across preferred communication channels . The data centre , collocated at local provider , will host and process data within the country , in line with international data security standards , such as ISO 27001 , ISO 27017 , and ISO 27018 .
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OMAN
On the sidelines of the visit to the UAE by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq , Sultan of Oman , a UAE-Oman business forum was organised , unveiling several investment memorandums and partnerships agreements across multiple sectors . The total value of these agreements amounts to AED 129 billion . The investment agreements include industrial and energy megaprojects , encompassing renewable energy initiatives such as solar and wind projects , alongside green metals production facilities , technology-focused fund , contracts for a UAE-Oman rail connectivity project , cooperation covering digital infrastructure , food security , energy , transport .
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BAHRAIN
Cegid has been chosen by Asia Jewellers to support their store expansion in Bahrain . Cegid Retail , the global POS and unified commerce platform , is currently deployed in all of its boutiques and will also be deployed in five new stores that Asia Jewellers plans to open in 2024 . Based in Bahrain , Asia Jewellers is the official retailer for over 60 renowned luxury brands .
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QATAR
Msheireb Properties and Schneider Electric , signed a Memorandum of Understanding , to explore enhancing the smart city capabilities of Msheireb Downtown Doha , MDD . The collaboration will leverage Schneider Electric ’ s expertise in digital automation and energy management . As part of the agreement , Schneider Electric will conduct a three-month Proof of Concept , POC project to showcase the capabilities of its Smart City Integration platforms .
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IRAQ
Honeywell , entered several Memoranda of Understandings , with the Iraqi government and private sector , helping to support the local infrastructure as it faces increasing demand for energy and electricity . The MoUs were signed by Ken West , President and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions , who attended , along with members of his leadership team . HE Prime Minister of Iraq , Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani , participated in the meetings , along with high-level Iraqi government officials and prominent private sector firms .
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