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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait taps Google for smart finance overhaul
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait's Finance Minister Noura Al-Fassam held talks on Wednesday with Google Cloud's Vice President of Customer Engineering for the Middle East, Africa and Europe Chris Lindsay, focusing on efforts to push forward a national digital drive. The digital transformation, including a transition into a cloud-based financial system that guarantees more 'flexibility and transparency,' represents the focal point of economic reforms in Kuwait, according to a finance ministry statement. Kuwait's finance ministry will be among the first state bodies to make the transition into a digital system, which is a testament to its 'commitment' to employ cutting-edge technology, such as Artificial Intelligence tools, in a bid to improve the quality of its services, the statement underlined. The talks come as part of the 'strategic partnership' agreement between Kuwait and the US tech giant, which aims to develop advanced digital infrastructure across all state bodies, added the statement. It went on to espouse the merits of a full-fledged digital transformation, citing streamlined processes, data-driven decision-making and greater efficiency as chief among those benefits. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait, Google Cloud to accelerate digital drive
KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Finance Minister Noura Al-Fassam held talks on Wednesday with Google Cloud's Vice President of Customer Engineering for the Middle East, Africa and Europe Chris Lindsay, focusing on efforts to push forward a national digital drive. The digital transformation, including a transition into a cloud-based financial system that guarantees more "flexibility and transparency," represents the focal point of economic reforms in Kuwait, according to a finance ministry statement. Kuwait's finance ministry will be among the first state bodies to make the transition into a digital system, which is a testament to its "commitment" to employ cutting-edge technology, such as Artificial Intelligence tools, in a bid to improve the quality of its services, the statement underlined. The talks come as part of the "strategic partnership" agreement between Kuwait and the US tech giant, which aims to develop advanced digital infrastructure across all state bodies, added the statement. It went on to espouse the merits of a full-fledged digital transformation, citing streamlined processes, data-driven decision-making and greater efficiency as chief among those benefits. All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Hamilton Spectator
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Krispy Kreme opens Tuesday
Hamiltonians will soon have another spot to get their doughnut fill. Krispy Kreme Canada is opening its long-awaited Rymal Road East location on May 13, according to a news release. The Spectator first reported on the new store back in January 2024. The location, spanning roughly 4,600 square feet, will feature a drive-thru window as well as a theatre area, which will allow customers to watch the doughnuts being made fresh, noted the release. 'Hamilton has such an incredible sense of community, pride, and momentum and we're thrilled to become a part of it,' said Chris Lindsay, co-CEO at Krispy Kreme Canada, in a statement. The new location marks 'another step' in the multinational doughnut and coffee chain's growth in Ontario, noted the release. The shop will host a grand opening event on May 13, which will include giveaways for guests who line up bright and early. The company has started hiring for the location. Those looking to join the team can check for more details. Krispy Kreme has more than a dozen locations across Canada. For many years, the closest to Hamilton was in Mississauga. Krispy Kreme will be located at 1280 Rymal Rd. E.
Hamilton Spectator
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Krispy Kreme opening date in Hamilton finally revealed
Hamiltonians will soon have another spot to get their doughnut fill. Krispy Kreme Canada will be opening its long-awaited Rymal Road East location on May 13, according to a news release. The Spectator first reported on the new store back in January 2024. The location, spanning roughly 4,600 square feet, will feature a drive-thru window as well as a theatre area, which will allow customers to watch the doughnuts being made fresh, noted the release. 'Hamilton has such an incredible sense of community, pride, and momentum and we're thrilled to become a part of it,' said Chris Lindsay, co-CEO at Krispy Kreme Canada, in a statement. The new location marks 'another step' in the multinational doughnut and coffee chain's growth in Ontario, noted the release. The shop will host a grand opening event on May 13, which will include giveaways for guests who line up bright and early. The company has started hiring for the location. Those looking to join the team can check for more details. Krispy Kreme has more than a dozen locations across Canada. For many years, the closest to Hamilton was in Mississauga. Krispy Kreme will be located at 1280 Rymal Rd. E.
