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Core42, a G42 company and full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider is teaming up with Gecko Robotics to deliver AI solutions for the UAE and regional markets.
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Kerry Group launches digital innovation hub
Irish food company, Kerry Group has launched a digital innovation hub.
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Bitpanda expands digital assets infrastructure to the UAE
Bitpanda will open its first regional office in Dubai and has already appointed Walid Benothman, Nadeem Ladki and Waleed Rassuli to tailor its B2B solution to the needs of the local market
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Amazon goes live in South Africa
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chatlyn unveils AI chatbot for hospitality sector
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stc Bahrain integrates Samsung Wallet into digital ecosystem
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Adyen partners with Decathlon Hong Kong
Decathlon Hong Kong will leverage Adyen’s Unified Commerce solution to gain a single overview of all its payment channels and transactions.
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EU cross-border ecommerce reaches €237 billion
The total online EU cross-border market reached a turnover of €237 billion last year, a new report from Cross-Border Commerce has revealed.
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EDEKA Jaeger introduces AI-powered age verification at self-service checkouts
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Saudi Arabia card payments market to grow by 7.6% in 2024
GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics has revealed that card payment value in Saudi Arabia registered a growth of 17.8% in 2022, followed by 9.7% in 2023 to reach SAR511.5bn ($136.4bn), driven by a rise in consumer spending.
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PrestaShop partners with Mastercard to offer Click to Pay
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