Page 33 - SAMENA Trends - January-February 2023

REGIONAL & MEMBERS UPDATES SAMENA TRENDS

Mobily Showcases Its Innovations and Technical Solutions as Leading
Digital Partner in LEAP 2023

Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" is participating 100,000 technological innovators and of community’s decision-makers and
as a leading digital partner in the second experts from all over the world to discover technology enthusiasts, Mobily seeks to
edition of LEAP 2023 International pioneering ideas, build new partnerships, discuss the most critical challenges that
Technology Conference, which will take communicate with investors, and thought our world is witnessing at the present time
place in Riyadh from February 6 to 9 2023 leaders, and fly towards new horizons to and how to overcome them considering
under the theme “Towards New Horizons”. build a more innovative future. Through its the unmatched revolution of the digital
The conference brings together more than participation in the international conference innovation and artificial intelligence sector.
These efforts are in line with the company's
objectives to enable the digital economy in
the Kingdom and provide capabilities and
opportunities for individuals to achieve their
ambitions. Engineer Salman Al-Badran,
CEO of Etihad Etisalat “Mobily” said: “LEAP
conference is the most important event of
its kind in the region, as it brings together
technology industry experts, decision
makers, and stakeholders under one roof
to exchange ideas and discuss mutual
objectives that lead to a better technological
future for all.” He added: “Mobily is keen to
reaffirm its leading role in supporting the
Kingdom’s ambition and its 2030 Vision
for a brighter and more innovative digital
future. During the conference, Mobily will
also offer a range of distinguished services
and advanced digital solutions that meet
the needs of users and provide them with
an exceptional experience. “

Five Start-Ups Selected for CBO’s Fintech
Accelerator Powered by Omantel

The Central Bank of Oman and Omantel,
the leading provider of integrated
telecommunication services in the Sultanate
of Oman, have joined hands to deliver a six-
month accelerator program dedicated to
nurturing and empowering fintech start-
ups. The accelerator program seeks to
support innovative fintech start-ups through
the challenges of the highly competitive
fintech industry through mentorship,
training, networking, and fundraising
support. The program targets promising,
high-potential local start-ups with fintech
solutions in debt-based crowdfunding,
buy now pay later, microfinancing and
ROSCA system, a rotating savings and
association system. The five start-ups
selected for the accelerator are Al-

33 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023