HSBC Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2023: Accelerators, Incubators, and Other Innovation Programs - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "HSBC - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides insight into HSBC's fintech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts. It offers retail, business, and commercial banking; private banking; and wealth management services through its subsidiaries. HSBC offers Embedded Banking services that allow companies to integrate banking functions directly into their platforms, providing their customers with a seamless banking experience. The company launched AI Markets, a digital services offering that uses natural language processing (NLP) to enhance the way institutional investors interact with global markets.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 16:25 UTC
It’s Time to Pay Attention to All the Threats to the Global Order
With the international system stretched to the breaking point, one of the most fragile strategic assets that a state can amass is moral legitimacy. For European and U.S. governments shocked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is profoundly frustrating that societies in Asia, the Middle East and Africa—often grouped together as part of the Global South—do not share the same moral outrage over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression. As the world’s attention remains focused on Ukraine and Gaza, however, other conflicts are setting precedents that will further erode the moral and legal constraints on state and nonstate actors. Every major regional and global power has contributed in some way to the structural dysfunctions that have fueled Sudan’s plunge into conflict and Ethiopia’s into revisionism. Whether in the West or self-identifying with the Global South, states pursuing short-term interests colluded with brutal autocrats and vicious militia leaders who crushed efforts by civil society movements to defend the rule of law.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 16:18 UTC
Israeli army appears to change tack on strike that killed Gaza journalists
Al Jazeera journalists Hamza Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuraya were killed in a targeted strike on their car in Khan Younis. The Israeli military has seemingly walked back its justification for targeting a vehicle in Gaza last week, killing two Al Jazeera journalists, United States broadcaster NBC reported. Hamza Dahdouh, the eldest son of Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief Wael Dahdouh, was killed in an Israeli missile strike on Sunday in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. His father Wael was injured in a drone attack last month, which killed Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa. More than 100 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the current conflict broke out on October 7.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 15:30 UTC
Israel’s war on Gaza: Four Hezbollah members killed in Israeli attacks
Israel’s war on Gaza: Four Hezbollah members killed in Israeli attacksA Hezbollah attack on a military base in northern Israel is sandwiched by two deadly strikes on its members in Lebanon.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 15:17 UTC
WARC announces jury for the Middle East & Africa WARC Awards 2024
WARC has announced its jury for the WARC Awards for Middle East & Africa 2024. All the jury come from the Middle East and the Africa region. The new category jury will be led by Carolyne Kendi, the Chief Marketing Officer at Absa Kenya PLC. They will be joined by Microsoft Africa’s National Digital Transformation Lead Angela Vic Kyerematen-Jimoh and Thinkerneur’s Chief Strategy Officer & Founder, Bogosi Motshegwa. Followed by which the jury chairs of all the regional awards – Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and North America – will form a super jury to award the Grands Prix, selected from all the regional Golds.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 15:01 UTC
Three Sixty Solar to deploy its tech in Middle East, North Africa, Turkey
Three Sixty Solar last traded at $0.15 per shareRenewable energy stock Three Sixty Solar (NEO:VSOL) will deploy its technology in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. The Vancouver-based alternative energy company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to source, fabricate, implement and distribute vertical solar tower systems overseas, with opportunities for future geographic expansion upon success in the defined region. Three Sixty Solar signed the MOU with a consortium of partners including Infraforward Strategies (U.S.), Tareeq Al-Ahmadi Company (Iraq), Fibercom Company (Turkey), and Zamil Group Trade & Services Company (KSA) on Jan. 2. The global solar power market is projected to grow to US$373.84 billion by 2029. With a market cap of C$6 million, Three Sixty Solar is a Canadian enterprise focused on solar equipment supply to the global market.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 14:55 UTC
Morocco wins presidency of UN Human rights Council – The North Africa Post
Morocco was comfortably elected to the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council, in recognition for its rights achievements and the credibility it enjoyed. Morocco received 30 votes, despite the hostile campaign waged against its presidency bid by Algeria and South Africa. Morocco enshrined human rights protection in its 2011 constitution and led reforms to entrench democracy, gender equality and social justice, it said. “During its presidency, the Kingdom will stay faithful to its stands at the Human Rights Council by always favouring dialogue, unity and consensus. It plans to actively contribute along with other council members to strengthen the influence of the Council and the UN human rights system,” concludes the statement.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 14:44 UTC
North Korea To Wage War Against South? Kim Jong-un Warns 'Principal Enemy' | Watch
North Korea To Wage War Against South? Kim Jong-un Warns 'Principal Enemy' | WatchNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has branded South Korean as his country's 'principal enemy' and has claimed that Pyongyang has no intention of avoiding any war. He added that he won't hesitate to annihilate South Korea if it provokes his country. The warning came as he toured weapons factory in North Korea. Relations between the two Koreas are at their lowest point in two decades.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:44 UTC
AFCON: West, North African countries top winners list since 1957
PUNCH Online reports that countries from the West and North African regions of the continent top winners list for AFCON, a tournament that began in 1957 with three countries. According to CAF Online, “CAF is the governing body of African football and was founded in 1957. Central African countries have won it 6 times and only Ethiopia has won it once from the eastern part of the continent. Also, Egypt (1998), South Africa (1996), Nigeria (1994), Ivory Coast (1992), Algeria (1990), Cameroon (1988), Egypt (1986), Cameroon (1984), Ghana (1982) and Nigeria (1980). PUNCH Online reports that the football event will take place in six stadiums in the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:39 UTC
Three Sixty Solar Inks MOU For Technology Deployment in Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey
Key Points:On January 2, 2024, Three Sixty Solar signed the MOU with a consortium of partners including Infraforward Strategies (US), Tareeq Al-Ahmadi Company (Iraq), Fibercom Company (Turkey), and Zamil Group Trade & Services Company (KSA). The MOU focuses on collectively rolling out Three Sixty Solar’s vertical solar tower technology in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, with opportunities for future geographic expansion upon success in the defined region. Infraforward Strategies’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Ahmed Alomary states, “We are excited to have signed this MOU with Three Sixty Solar and our partners in the Middle East and Turkey. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking information. Further, any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:35 UTC
REPORT | For the First Time, North Africa was Second Most Attractive Region After East Africa for Investing, Says 2023 Report
Funding for African tech startups declined by 39% in 2023, a new report says. Acccording to the ‘2023 the Year of Debt‘ by Africa the Big Deal, total funding raised by African tech startups amounted to $2.9 billion. Despite the decline in funding during 2023, the report highlighted that the outcome was better than many had anticipated. Out of the total $2.9 billion raised in 2023, $1.1 billion was attributed to debt financing. According to the Africa the Big Deal report, in 2023, 500 startups in Africa raised at least $100k, marking a 39% year-on-year decline compared to the 821 startups recorded in 2022.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:35 UTC
Regional workshops and communities of practice: how Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) works to boost drought management and strengthen National Drought Plans
FAO and its partners – UNCCD, IDMP, WMO, and GWP – are the promoters of this shift and collaborate on several projects and activities, including the organization of a series of regional workshops on the theme “Supporting the Implementation of National Drought Plans: integrating National Drought Plans (NDPs) into National Action Plans (NAPs)”. During the workshops, various themes were discussed, including the role of technology, financial resources, national regulatory frameworks and coordination mechanism. The utilization of technology plays a crucial role in successfully implementing integrated drought management. “No poverty or food hunger reduction strategy can be successful if drought is not tackled proactively, and drought management cannot be enhanced without adequate and innovative financial resources. These regional events covered essential areas such as assessing national drought plans and the progress made in their implementation, reviewing institutional responsibilities and roles, and evaluating drought finance and financing mechanisms.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:27 UTC
When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Osasuna
The first trophy of the season is up for grabs, as FC Barcelona can win the Spanish Super Cup this week if all goes to plan. First up, Osasuna in the semi-final in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), with a place in the final for the winner. If for whatever reason you can't watch it, or if you wish to complement your viewing with additional information, don’t forget that we have full coverage of the game, including the build-up live from the stadium and post-match reactions in our Match Center on the Club's official website. Here are some kick-off times in selected cities from around the world:And let's not forget the complete coverage available on our official social networks:English: @fcbarcelona & www.fcbarcelona.comCatalan: @fcbarcelona_cat & www.fcbarcelona.catSpanish: @fcbarcelona_es & www.fcbarcelona.esFrench: @fcbarcelona_fra & www.fcbarcelona.frPortuguese: @fcbarcelona_brArabic: @fcbarcelona_araTurkish: @fcbarcelona_trChinese: fcbarcelona.cnJapanese: @fcbarcelona_jp & www.fcbarcelona.jpIndonesian: @fcbarcelona_idPlease note: we provide a list of the broadcasters that hold the rights to show the games in different countries or regions. However, despite listing them here, we CANNOT guarantee that they will actually show the game as it does not depend on us, so you should check their websites for details.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 12:18 UTC
Augmented reality helps Christian Dior Parfums reach 4M over Eid
Felipa Monteiro is senior manager of digital media, customer relationship management, and e-business at Christian Dior Parfums for the Middle East, India, and Africa. That’s why we at Christian Dior Parfums are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage consumers . One area where we’ve seen consumer demand sky-rocket over the last few years is virtual try-ons through augmented reality (AR). AI-powered Video action campaigns use skippable in-stream and in-feed video ad formats, with ads running on YouTube and Google video partner websites and apps to help brands reach more people. The AR Beauty Try On experience automatically loaded when our video ad began.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 08:41 UTC
Algeria : COSIDER forced to delay key rail project
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2024 08:34 UTC