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bnok24
03-08-2025
- Business
- bnok24
Central Bank of Egypt Hosts Kenyan Delegation to Share Cybersecurity Expertise
In line with Egypt's commitment to fostering cooperation with African counterparts across all sectors, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The official three-day visit focused on the CBE's Cybersecurity Sector and the Egypt Financial Computing Incident Response Team (EG-FinCIRT), which stands as a leading regional model in cybersecurity at the level of Africa and the Middle East The delegation, including five specialists from the technical team of the CBK's Banking Sector Security Operations Center (BS-SOC), aimed to exchange expertise and knowledge in cybersecurity while gaining firsthand exposure to Egypt's successful establishment and operation of EG-FinCIRT Dr. Sherif Hazem, CBE's Sub-Governor for Cybersecurity, remarked, 'The consistent visits by African central banks to leverage Egypt's expertise in this critical field highlight the CBE's leadership in cybersecurity. As global cyber threats grow, such collaborations are vital to strengthening national capabilities to adopt and expand the use of emerging technologies In the same context, Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa, Assistant Sub-Governor and Director of EG-FinCIRT, emphasized, 'EG-FinCIRT serves as a pioneering regional model for advancing cybersecurity strategies, as well as playing a crucial role in coordinating with the Incident Response Technical Teams at both regional and international levels, thereby strengthening the capacity to combat cyberattacks, which are increasingly targeting the economies of many countries The visit focused on strategies for detecting and responding to security threats, in addition to the latest methods and mechanisms for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities and breaches, particularly within the FinTech sector. It also explored how financial institutions comply with the best global cybersecurity frameworks and standards, and the procedures for issuing necessary license and accreditations for FinTech applications and technical solutions, aiming to support secure digital transformation efforts and ensure the stability of local and regional markets The visit reflected the Kenyan delegation's keenness to capitalize on the CBE's expertise in developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy and its application mechanisms. This aligns with the CBK's current strides to adopt and implement an integrated strategy in the coming years, aimed at establishing a holistic cybersecurity framework in the financial sector at Kenya, following the CBE's model. These efforts include establishing and operating a specialized cybersecurity incident response team in the banking and financial sector, as well as developing a regulatory cybersecurity framework – which is regularly updated – to enhance readiness and support ongoing improvements in cybersecurity controls. The strategy also involves reviewing security measures of applications and digital technology systems prior to granting approval for their use Google News تابعونا على تابعونا على تطبيق نبض CBECentral Bank of EgyptCybersecurity ExpertiseKenyan جاري التحميل ...
Entrepreneur
30-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
AI CERTs Launches 'Mission AI-Saksham' to Bridge India's AI Skills Gap with Free College Certifications
At the core of this initiative is AI CERTs' broader mission to certify one billion learners globally in AI and emerging technologies You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In an effort to address India's growing demand for AI talent, global certification provider AI CERTs has launched Mission AI-Saksham, a new initiative offering free AI certifications to students across Indian colleges and universities. The program aims to equip the next generation with role-specific, industry-ready skills in artificial intelligence. The initiative comes at a time when India's AI job market is set to expand rapidly. Projections suggest that by 2027, the country will require 2.3 million AI professionals, but only around 1.2 million will be available, highlighting a significant talent shortfall. Mission AI-Saksham seeks to tackle this challenge by partnering with educational institutions from a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, management, commerce, and the arts, to integrate AI CERTs' curriculum into existing academic programs. "As artificial intelligence reshapes global industries, the mismatch between academic curriculum and real-world job requirements has never been more evident," said Chintan Dave, General Manager at AI CERTs. "'Mission AI-Saksham' is our response to this challenge. It's an invitation for institutions and students alike to co-create a learning ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and aligned with tomorrow's demands." The initiative will provide free access to AI CERTs' role-aligned certification programs, complemented by workshops, embedded AI modules, and community-based learning. The goal is to foster a new generation of AI-literate graduates who are ready to meet the evolving needs of the tech workforce. At the core of this initiative is AI CERTs' broader mission to certify one billion learners globally in AI and emerging technologies.
Forbes
29-07-2025
- Forbes
The Compiler Is Having Its Punch Card Moment
Richie Etwaru, Co-founder & CEO of Mobeus, is an evangelist for the probabilistic math revolution and a pioneer in emerging technologies. When I say the compiler is having its punch card moment, I mean it in the most literal and historic sense possible. I want this to be remembered—quoted, even—because we are living through something that's not just a technical shift, but a cultural and economic one. This moment deserves a sentence that describes it at its core. And this is the sentence I find to be most fitting. I grew up around code. As a child, I played with my father's discarded punch cards, not knowing at the time that those perforated sheets were how people talked to machines. Each line of logic was represented by holes in the cards, and every bug meant waiting a full day to find out what went wrong. Those early systems made programming feel more like praying—structured offerings, delivered to a silent god who answered on its own schedule. The people who knew how to speak that language were few, and the barriers were high. Still, it was magical. Then came the compiler. FORTRAN, Pascal, C++, Java—languages that introduced a layer of abstraction between humans and hardware. We no longer had to manage memory or punch holes. We could think in logic, in instructions, in code that resembled human speech. It didn't just accelerate computing. It accelerated inclusion. Millions of people, myself included, found careers in technology because the compiler made programming more accessible and less punishing. It was still technical, still formal, but it was closer to us. Closer to how we think. And now, here we are again—at the edge of another leap. But this one isn't just a productivity boost. It's a full shift in who gets to build and how. Today, I'm programming again. Not in FORTRAN or C++, but in English. Or Guyanese patwah. Or Portuguese. I'm describing what I want, and the machine understands. Sometimes it gives me Python. Sometimes it gives me a working dashboard. Sometimes it gives me a fully edited video, or a song, or a policy memo written in the tone of a specific executive. I'm not just programing software as the only work product—I'm programming digital everything, by just talking. This is what I mean when I say the compiler is having its punch card moment. The compiler once opened programming to a new class of builders. Now, compilers themselves are being absorbed into something even larger—models that don't need us to learn their rules, because they've learned how to use our natural language, to convert it to programming code. Natural language is no longer just the way we describe ideas. It's now the way we execute them. The machine isn't waiting for perfect syntax anymore. It's listening. And it's responding. In every language, every tone, every modality. We're not just telling computers what to do. We're asking them to create with us. A single sentence can now generate an image that would've required a camera crew. A few lines of context can generate an original soundtrack. A teacher in Kenya can write a quiz in Swahili and generate five versions of it, complete with answer keys and illustrations. A child can describe a story and see it animated in minutes. What used to require a team, a budget, and technical training now requires nothing more than a voice, an idea and a connection. If the compiler brought us into the age of software, then this new era is bringing us into the age of everything. And just like the punch card became obsolete—not overnight, but unmistakably—the compiler as we know it is becoming background noise. It's still there, but it's no longer the bottleneck. Just as punch cards gave way to compiled code, compiled code is giving way to prompt-driven creation. The output is expanding. The speed is increasing. The need for specialization is dropping. And the number of people who can now participate is exploding. Generative models are the new compilers, and the programming languages of today are the ones we're all already fluent in. This is not about code. This is about power. When language itself becomes the interface, creation becomes a human right, not a technical privilege. For the first time in modern computing, someone with zero engineering background can make software, media, audio, design, documents, campaigns, simulations and conversations—just by describing them. Not only has the circle of creators expanded but the definition of "creator" itself has changed. In this moment, executives must understand that the entire structure of digital production is being rewritten. Those whose instinct is to centralize, to govern, to wait for an 'AI strategy' to be finalized will lose to those who embrace the messiness of experimentation and the chaos of fast feedback. Because the people who are already fluent in language are already building. It's not just that your employees can use AI—it's that they no longer need you to give them permission. And that will either terrify you or transform your company depending on what you do next. I've lived long enough to see three paradigms: when we spoke to machines, when we learned to speak with them, and now when they've learned to speak like us. This is not a moment of enhancement. It's a moment of inversion. And it deserves to be remembered the same way we remember the moment the compiler changed everything. So I'll suggest it again, and I hope it sticks: The compiler is having its punch card moment. And if we're paying attention, we'll build a future where everyone gets to speak—and everyone gets to build. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
National Post
23-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Andersen Consulting Advances Digital Transformation Capabilities with Exponential Digital Solutions
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting continues to build its digital consulting platform through a collaboration with Exponential Digital Solutions (10xDS), a firm specializing in AI-driven transformation and emerging technologies. Article content Founded in 2016 by CEO Binu Koshy, 10xDS delivers next-generation solutions across automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital product development. The firm's multidisciplinary approach blends technical expertise with strategic insight, supporting clients as they adopt and scale next-generation solutions. With cross-border experience spanning various industries, 10xDS works to address operational inefficiencies and unlock new value through digital innovation. Article content Article content 'At 10xDS, we've built an organization rooted in innovation and the belief that AI and emerging technologies can meaningfully improve business outcomes,' said Binu. 'This collaboration supports our mission to scale transformative digital solutions and expand the reach of what we can deliver to clients around the world.' Article content 'Binu's experience in professional services and his expertise leading large-scale transformation initiatives bring valuable perspective to our consulting platform,' said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. 'The addition of 10xDS reflects the kind of forward-thinking, technology-focused organizations we seek to align with—grounded in innovation and built for real business impact. Their specialized capabilities in automation, AI, and digital execution will allow us to deliver even more comprehensive, tech-enabled solutions to our clients.' Article content Andersen Consulting Article content is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Article content Andersen Global Article content , delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Zawya
22-07-2025
- Science
- Zawya
MBZUAI NextGen Summer Program empowers future generations of advanced technology leaders
Abu Dhabi: The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched its NextGen Summer Program, a week-long initiative designed to introduce high school students in Grades 10–12 to the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies. Hosted at the MBZUAI campus in Abu Dhabi, the immersive programme brings together 38 high-performing students from across the UAE, for hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions. The students were selected from more than 150 applications, highlighting the programme's competitiveness. They will collaborate on projects requiring real-world AI applications in sectors such as healthcare, mobility, climate, and the creative industries. What sets the programme apart is its strong focus on real-world relevance. Under the guidance of MBZUAI faculty and industry mentors, students will use platforms like Python, Google Colab, and Kaggle to work with real datasets and explore how AI models are designed, tested, and evaluated. Sessions on AI ethics, bias, and future career paths will reinforce the importance of using technology thoughtfully and with awareness of their broader societal impact. Rawdha AlMeraikhi, Director of Outreach at MBZUAI, said: "We designed NextGen to spark curiosity, build skills, and give students a realistic glimpse into the future of AI, not just as a technology, but as a tool to create meaningful change. It's a unique opportunity for students to build confidence, explore their potential in one of the world's most impactful fields, and potentially become the next MBZUAI students and future leaders in AI.' The programme supports the UAE's broader vision to build national capabilities in advanced technology, in alignment with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in AI innovation and adoption. It also aligns with Abu Dhabi's ambition to become the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit To apply for admission, visit or contact admission@ For press inquiries, please contact: media@
