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Data analytics and AI took the lead on the final days of Gitex Global 2024. These are the main highlights of the final day:
DATA ANALYTICS-
Abu Dhabi’s Statistics Center launched an upgraded Bayaan platform to provide the emirate’s officials with statistical data analytics, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. This new version enables visual smart scenario analysis and generates predictions of the impact of government initiatives.
AI-
Dewa’s IT subsidiary Moro Hub partnered with Dell Technologies to develop Moro’s digital solutions, according to a statement on LinkedIn. The partnership also aims to enhance customer support services.
More from Moro Hub: The company also entered an agreement with DataRobot to develop its AI capabilities, it said on LinkedIn. This partnership will focus on developing predictive analytics and business process optimization. The data hub also said that it has become a VMware cloud service provider, including sovereign services support data residency, Wam reports.
BUSINESS-
du partnered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to provide the chamber’s members with access to the telco’s entrepreneurial services, according to a press release. These privileges include access to du’s fintech accelerator Entrepreneurship Hub, and its SME development scheme, which provides training in communication, marketing, and cybersecurity.
DET, Network team up to boost the digital economy: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) signed an MoU with Dubai-based payments provider Network International to strengthen the emirate’s digital payment infrastructure and support businesses’ access to financing, according to a press release (pdf).
The two entities will jointly launch a fintech ecosystem, offering customer access, mentorship, and funding through the partnership, DET and Network plan to further explore micro-lending fintech solutions, using data from point of sale transactions and banking information to facilitate customer onboarding and improve credit risk assessment for SMEs.
