Category: Science & Technology

African Development Bank backs Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to boost Agenda 2063 implementation across Africa

Mr Mohammed

LUSAKA, Zambia, August 12, 2025/ — The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is supporting a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want (http://apo-opa.co/4miWmzo). Through its Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), the Bank provided technical and financial backing for the 5th Annual Training Workshop for African Union Member States on harnessing AI for effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the Second Ten-Year Plan (2024–2033) of Agenda 2063. The five-day workshop, held in Lusaka, Zambia, was jointly organized by the…

CIBAFI Releases GIBS 2025 Report, Showcasing Emerging AI and Data Trends in the Islamic Finance Sector

Mr Mohammed

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), the global umbrella of Islamic financial institutions,has successfully held a webinar titled “AI and Data Survey (GIBS) 2025 Report,an official statement issued in Manama,Bahrain,Wednesday, has  disclosed. This edition of the GIBS Report explores the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in transforming Islamic banking operations, service delivery, and risk management. It captures insights from 105 executives across 29 countries, providing valuable regional perspectives and industry benchmarks. The webinar opened with remarks from Dr. Abdelilah Belatik, Secretary General of…

First Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon Showcases Innovation in Islamic Finance

Mr Mohammed

ALGIERS, Algeria, May 27, 2025/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) has announced the winners of the first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon in Islamic Finance, organized to showcase the potential of AI-powered tools to support the progress of the global Islamic financial industry. The awards were announced and presented to the winners during the 19th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance on 20 May 2025 in Algiers, Algeria, on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. As the Islamic finance industry evolves to meet the demands of…

Embracing the Evolving Landscape of AI and Digital Transformation

Mr Mohammed

By: Mohammed Abu A three-day Wealth Masters Group’s Residential Training Event-Executive Leadership Programme in AI that is being hosted on campus by the University of Kent, United Kingdom, is scheduled to take place from the 2nd-5th June,2025. The event is being held against the background of today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex business environment, that leaves leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups challenged to navigate unprecedented disruption, drive innovation, and integrate cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their organizations. To stay competitive and maintain strategic leadership, executives must not only…

TradeTech Forum Returns for its Second Edition at AIM Congress 2025

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 March: The TradeTech Forum, hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) will return for its second edition at  AIM Congress, set to be held on April 8, 2025, alongside the ongoing AIM Congress. With over 400 of the world’s foremost trade leaders and experts attending the forum this year’s TradeTech Forum aims to extend and expand the conversation on leveraging technology to transform global trade and investment. With a mission to explore how emerging technologies are impacting and shifting the norms of international trade, the impact…

Three start-ups awarded at the 2nd edition of the international ceremony of the Orange Summer Challenge in Casablanca, Morocco

Mr Mohammed

Orange Summer Challenge: three months to turn an idea into a start-up Created in 2011, the Orange Summer Challenge (OSC) is the flagship event of the network of Orange Digital Centers in Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com). Its objective is to inspire young people to develop technology start-ups for the common good. The 2025 edition ended in Casablanca with an international ceremony that rewarded three promising projects. For more than three months, 282 young innovators and entrepreneurs from 14 countries benefited from intensive support combining training, mentoring and coaching provided…

Revolutionize your Business Plan: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Making Entrepreneurship Easier

Mr Mohammed

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 20, 2024/ — In today’s fast-paced business world, writing a comprehensive business plan can feel overwhelming for entrepreneurs. However, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is becoming more efficient and accessible. This guide shows how to use AI tools to create a business plan for your idea. Think of AI as your digital assistant, speeding up the first draft so you have more time to make it better. AI gives you a structure, but your own ideas and understanding of your business makes…

Kaspersky Predicts Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Privacy to Shape Consumer Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025

Mr Mohammed

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2024/ — According to Kaspersky’s (www.Kaspersky.co.za) latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take center stage in 2025. These forecasts are part of the annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin series, which provides an outlook on the cybersecurity trends and threats expected to impact consumers in the coming year. AI becomes an everyday reality AI is predicted to fully integrate into daily life in 2025, becoming a standard tool rather than…

Solutions for Igniting Africa’s Digital Revolution – Insights from “Unstoppable Africa”

Mr Mohammed

Africa is steadily progressing in its digital transformation, drawing on the continent’s resources, creativity, and youthful demographic to drive change—yet there remains significant ground to cover. As the digital era continues to accelerate, we must seize this opportunity to position Africa as a key player on the global stage. If we fail to act decisively and work together, we risk being sidelined in the global digital landscape. At the recent “Unstoppable Africa” event hosted by the Global Africa Business Initiative in New York on the sidelines of the UN General…

Carbon & Emissions Tech Sector Registers $2.7B In Q1 VC Investments – PitchBook Report

Mr Mohammed

In 2023, the carbon and emissions technology sector showed remarkable resilience and growth, securing a record $17.7 billion in venture capital (VC) investments, according to an industry overview, published by financial data provider PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group. However, the VC deal value for Q1 2024 was $2.7 billion, marking the lowest quarterly value since Q1 2021. First quarters are usually slower that the following ones The 2024 Carbon & Emissions Tech Overview, reveals the latest trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics shaping the carbon and emissions tech landscape. The 2023 investments…