AIAC West Africa 2026 – Advancing Asset Integrity, Automation & Cybersecurity Across Africa’s Energy Sector

Lagos, Nigeria – AIAC West Africa 2026, the leading regional conference and exhibition focused on Asset Integrity, Automation & Cybersecurity in the oil & gas industry, will take place from 09–10 June 2026 at The Civic Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. AIAC West Africa 2026 will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, operators, EPCs, solution providers, and […]
The UK and China Trade Deal: Can It Help the UK Activate Its Domestic Economy and Attract Overseas Businesses for a Relocation?

In a major move towards pragmatic economics, the United Kingdom and China have opened a new chapter in their trade relations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China in January 2026 – the first by a British Prime Minister in over eight years – resulted in a series of historic agreements, marking a new beginning […]
Truecaller Launches Travel eSIM with Telness Tech

Telness Tech, the telecom software company behind Seamless OS, on May 21st, announced that Truecaller’s newly launched Travel eSIM service is powered by its platform. Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, has launched Travel eSIM across 29 countries, marking the company’s move into mobile data services. The launch broadens […]
UBX Tanzania Boosts Digital Economy Collaboration with ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide, one of the original innovators in global payments technology, announced on May 21st the extension of its long-standing partnership with UBX Tanzania Limited, one of Tanzania’s leading national payment service providers. The extended partnership marks a significant milestone in a relationship that spans nearly two decades and is focused on strengthening infrastructure resilience, enhancing […]
UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business With Konnect Launches AI-Era HR Leadership Program

The Leadership Development Institute at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business has partnered with Konnect, one of the leading human resources innovators redefining the role of AI in HR, to launch a new executive education certification program: “The Future of HR: AI Strategy & Leadership.” The program prepares senior HR leaders to take strategic ownership of how […]
Torq Acquires Jit to Power the Future of AI SecOps

Torq, one of the established agentic security operations leaders, on May 19th announced the acquisition of Jit, the Boston-based AI Context Graph cybersecurity pioneer. This move marks a dramatic leap forward for the Torq AI SOC Platform by ensuring agentic investigations are precisely informed via organisation-specific contextual data. This shift redefines agentic reasoning, moving beyond […]
ITC Infotech and InsureMO Partner for AI-Driven Insurance Modernisation Across MEA and India

ITC Infotech, one of the global technology services and solutions providers, and InsureMO, one of the global insurance infrastructure platforms, on May 19th announced a strategic alliance to help insurers accelerate modernisation through agentic AI. The partnership will focus initially on the Middle East, Africa, and India, with plans to expand into additional markets. The […]
SOLUM Partners with Skippify to Advance Smart Retail Signage in Europe

SOLUM, one of the global retail solutions providers, and Skippify, a European smart signage specialist, on May 19th announced a strategic partnership to integrate SOLUM’s Newton ESL platform into the Skippify Suite. The collaboration introduces Smart ESL as part of Skippify’s broader in-store signage offering, bringing real-time price communication, digital content control and customer engagement into […]
Modon Partners With Montage Hotels & Resorts for Ras El Hekma Project

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts have announced Montage Ras El Hekma, which will introduce the first branded residences for purchase at Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. This is the first Montage resort in Egypt – supporting the emerging city’s growth as a global hub for leisure, business and tourism. Montage Ras […]
XTransfer Opens São Paulo Office to Boost Global Trade Payments

XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, serving over 800,000 businesses across nearly 60 countries and regions, marked its official entry into Brazil with the opening of its São Paulo office. The ceremony, held at a landmark venue on Avenida Paulista, brought together representatives from trade associations, bilateral business organisations, and local entrepreneurs, highlighting the […]