Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 108 | Page 30

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UAE
Oracle announced that RAKBANK has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to make its business processes fit to support the bank ’ s rapid growth plans . With an integrated suite of cloud applications to manage finance , HR , and supply chain processes , RAKBANK will be able to optimise costs , enhance efficiency , sharpen decision-making and increase productivity .
Schneider Electric has announced a new manufacturing facility in the UAE that aims to offer AI-ready data centre solutions to cater to the region ’ s growing data centre market . The new facility is designed to manufacture and assemble AI-ready prefabricated modular data centres , supporting the UAE ’ s Make it in the Emirates strategy and the ongoing In-Country Value programme .

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SAUDI ARABIA
Axis Communications celebrated opening of the company ’ s new office and Axis Experience Centre in Saudi Arabia , reaffirming its commitment to sharing new ideas and fostering new relationships in the Middle East . An opening ceremony for the new hub was attended by members of the Axis MEA team , notable guests including Peter Lindström , Verena Rathjen and Petra Menander , Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia .
Mastercard announced the launch of technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that will enable the processing of ecommerce transactions locally , providing a seamless and secure payments experience for both Mastercard partners and consumers , supporting the acceleration of the Saudi Arabia ’ s digital commerce .

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OMAN
Hafeet Rail , the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network , has partnered with Progress Rail , a Caterpillar company , to supply state-of-the-art EMD heavy-haul freight locomotives . The locomotives will be custom designed to withstand the region ’ s unique environmental conditions while adhering to the highest global standards of safety , security , sustainability , and environmental protection .

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QATAR
Medicare Group has wrapped up a project aimed at overhauling its backoffice operations , transitioning from its legacy system to a new customised platform and leveraging RISE with SAP S / 4HANA , implemented in partnership with Mannai IT Solutions . Following the implementation , the project has enhanced report generation , quality , analytics , and access to information for management through the development of intuitive and informative dashboards .
Schneider Electric has inaugurated its new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha . Situated in Qatar ’ s most sustainable and digitally-enabled district , the new office is a flexible , future-ready workspace designed to enhance customer experience while supporting the country ’ s ambitious sustainability goals . The centre will feature AVEVA ’ s Unified Operations Centre solutions designed to monitor key processes in the energy industry .

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KUWAIT
The Gulf University for Science and Technology has become the newest member of SAP University Alliances , thereby expanding its curriculum to include hands-on technology training that will greatly enhance students ’ career prospects after graduation . With more than 3,000 members globally , the SAP University Alliances programme provides universities with access to advanced technology solutions , training materials and support .
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