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Saudi Ministry of Investment to maintain records of private sector overseas investments RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's business environment received a regulatory boost after the Saudi Ministry of Investment launched a new initiative to take stock of the private sector's direct foreign spending. Some local newspapers have reported that the move is part of a broader effort to help investors and companies expand globally, particularly in signing bilateral investment treaties. Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih said his ministry focuses on regulating and developing domestic and foreign investments, promoting their components and protecting investors. “The Ministry will do what is necessary to achieve its…
Microsoft announced that it will test whether third parties that are mandated or authorized providers can advertise certain government services with vetting and prior approval. This is for US-based advertisers using the Microsoft Advertising Search Network and Microsoft Audience Network. Supported by the following approved government services:Recreational passes/licenses include, but are not limited to, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, national park passes, forest passes, etc. Vehicle registration and title services include, but are not limited to, registration renewals, lost title replacements, lost tab/sticker replacements, etc. Vital records include, but are not limited to, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, etc.In addition…
Microsoft has launched a new advertising pilot program that allows businesses authorized to provide some government services to use Microsoft Ads to reach customers. This creates new marketing opportunities for many local businesses that provide government services such as vehicle title and registration. The program starts today and is limited to the Microsoft Advertising Search Network and Microsoft Audience Network in the United States. The program allows authorized third-party providers of select government services to reach the Microsoft Search Network audience of 120 million unique PC users who perform 7.6 billion searches per month in the United States. , representing…
The Government Digital Service (GDS) hopes the successful rollout of its £400m digital identity system One Login will restore the UK Government's position as a digital leader in the eyes of the United Nations (UN). revealed the CEO. The system will be mandatory for use in all government departments, some of which are currently in beta testing, and will offer citizens a more personalized and tailored experience when accessing a wide range of government digital services. It is intended to provide. Specifically, the One Login system is designed to provide citizens with a single sign-on and digital identity verification…
The top Market Innovation Award of €10,000 went to Revo Foods, an Austrian alternative protein startup that has developed a plant-based alternative to seafood using pea protein, algae extract and vegetable oil. . Revo has successfully brought his four products to market in more than 20 European countries, including fish-free smoked salmon and tuna spread alternatives.The Marketed Innovation Award was introduced as a way to recognize innovative and impactful agri-food start-ups whose products and services support the transition to a healthier, more sustainable and more resilient food system. Ta.Winners of the €5,000 prize include Swedish biotech startup Norbite and UK-based…
Coimbatore, March 21 (KNN) Industry bodies in Coimbatore have welcomed the announcements made for the industrial sector in the state budget 2023-24 tabled in Parliament on Monday. At the budget briefing, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said the construction of Virudhunagar, Vellore and Kallakurichi, at an estimated cost of Rs 410 crore, will provide employment opportunities to around 22,000 people. announced the construction of four industrial parks in Coimbatore. He also announced the establishment of TNTech City in three cities to promote Tamil Nadu as a global hub for information technology. In this budget, the Ministry of Industries…
Updated March 16, 2023, 8:00 PM ISTAccording to Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking layoffs since March 2020, a total of 489 technology companies reported laying off 1,38,512 employees in 2023. Silver lining! Good news on jobs amid layoffs – these startups are recruiting employees in India (representative image)Recruitment news: While world-renowned technology giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google are laying off thousands of employees, some Indian startups are hiring employees to expand their teams to fuel growth. We have announced our intention to hire you.According to Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks layoffs since March 2020, a total of 489 technology companies…
Author: Reese WiersallIn honor of today's International Women's Day, we've compiled a list of powerful quotes from starship women who have made an impact in our company and beyond. These quotes remind us of the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women throughout history and inspire all of us here at Starship to continue fighting for a more just and equitable world.Despite significant progress in recent years, women remain underrepresented in the technology and startup industries. According to a World Bank report, less than one-third of the global technology workforce is made up of women, and the number is even lower…
President William Ruto announced that at least 2,800 government services have already been digitized.Speaking in Nakuru on Friday, Mr Ruto said the government was on track to deliver all state services online by June.“Today, I am pleased to announce that 2,800 government services have been digitized,” he said.Last December, the government announced that all payments for government services would be made through the e-citizen portal.Finance Minister Njuguna Ndung’u gazetted the portal as the government’s official digital payments platform.He also announced that more transactions are being moved to online payment portals as the government announces new Universal Pay invoice numbers.“All payments…
Black innovators have a long and extensive history of making significant contributions to advances in the fields of AI, robotics, and technology. Despite facing obstacles such as discrimination and limited access to resources, these pioneers have played an important role in shaping the world today. Here, we'd like to take a closer look at some of the key contributors who have played key roles in taking Starship into the future.Dr. Gladys WestDr. Gladys West is one of the most notable Black female innovators in technology, revolutionizing the way we interact with the world, including both humans and robots. Her research…