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Conversational AI platform , Unifonic opens new office in Egypt elevating the regional technology landscape . The new office is poised to promote collaboration and innovation , advancing excellence both regionally and internationally .
The inaugural ceremony was honoured by the esteemed presence of Hossam Heiba , President of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones , GAFI . His presence underscores the strategic significance of this expansion , while reinforcing Unifonic ’ s robust relationship with local authorities and the regional business community .
Unifonic , the conversational AI platform and SaaS , Software as a Service provider in the MENA , opened its new office in Egypt , marking a crucial milestone in its regional expansion journey . Having proudly operated in Egypt since 2008 , this investment reaffirms Unifonic ’ s ongoing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by facilitating local support and innovative solutions .
The newly inaugurated state-of-the-art facility will house over 40 professionals and demonstrates the company ’ s ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions with a local market presence . The expansion marks a pivotal leap in the technology player ’ s ambitious vision to become a world provider in software solutions while
Ahmed Hamdan , CEO and Co-Founder of Unifonic said : “ The launch of Unifonic ’ s new office in Egypt is a testament to our long-standing commitment and strategic vision for regional expansion . Having been integral to the Egyptian market since 2008 , this move reinforces our dedication to driving economic development and excellence within Egypt ’ s dynamic business environment .”
“ The new office located in Cairo Festival City will house a team of experts committed to pioneering excellence and innovation . The expansion was motivated by the rising demand for our services as well as the region ’ s favourable economic landscape . By collaborating closely with our partners , clients , and the local community , we aim to foster mutual growth and enduring success .”
Abu Dhabi based Presight signs MoU with Gambia ’ s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
Presight , the region ’ s big data analytics powered by Generative AI company , has signed a Memorandum of Understanding , MoU with Gambia ’ s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy , MOCDE during Gitex Africa 2024 .
Tasked with building and maintaining Gambia ’ s national communications infrastructure , the MOCDE plays a pivotal role in supporting the country ’ s overall national development . As part of the agreement between Presight and MOCDE , the two entities will embark on a two phased comprehensive collaboration to enhance digital services and cybersecurity measures across Gambia .
Under the agreement , the first phase will focus on the development of digital government services and a national digital identity initiative , both of which are crucial for improving public service delivery and ensuring secure , streamlined access to government resources . Additionally , Presight will support the establishment of a national data centre , which will serve as the backbone for the country ’ s digital initiatives .
The second phase of the collaboration will see the establishment of a national safety operations centre , designed to safeguard Gambia ’ s digital infrastructure against potential threats . Alongside this , the creation of a Digital Supply Chain Security Lab will ensure the integrity and security of digital transactions and communications , fostering a safe digital environment for businesses and citizens alike .
Presight , whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42 , is the region ’ s big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence . It combines big data , analytics , and AI expertise excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer , healthier , happier , and more sustainable societies .
Dr Adel Al Sharji , COO of Presight who signed the MOU on behalf of the company said : “ We are excited to contribute towards Gambia ’ s digital transformation which involves a creation of a secure , efficient , and inclusive digital infrastructure .”
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