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UAE Reveals New AI Government Services Chatbot

The new system, called U-Ask, will revolutionize how citizens interact with government departments.

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1 year ago

May 31, 2023

uae reveals new ai government services chatbot

The UAE has announced an exciting new AI-based addition to its government portal in the form of a powerful chatbot called “U-Ask” that works in both Arabic and English.

Generative AI technology allows the chatbot to offer an array of helpful information and guidance for any government-related query, even giving tailored information based on a user’s preferences and allowing direct links to application forms.

By integrating various government concerns, the chatbot will become a vital tool in enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes as the UAE Government further improves its digital systems.

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Chief of Government Services, Mohamed bin Taliah, noted that the U-Ask chatbot offers easy and flexible access to government services with a user-friendly interface, for a smooth and simplified experience. The support service offered by U-Ask will be available 24/7 and confirms the UAE’s reputation for providing extremely efficient government services.

The U-Ask platform was developed in collaboration with PwC Middle East and Microsoft and represents a giant leap forward in harnessing AI to improve government services.

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Mamo Completes $3.4M Funding Round To Enhance Fintech Services

The startup will use the influx of cash to expand into Saudi Arabia and across the wider GCC while improving its product offering.

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2 days ago

July 25, 2024

Nour Nasir

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UAE-based fintech Mamo has announced the completion of a $3.4 million funding round that will help the startup extend its market presence and improve its product offering. Investors included 4DX Ventures, the Dubai Future District Fund and Cyfr Capital.

Mamo’s platform offers “payment collection, corporate cards and expense management” to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate and streamline their operations. With the latest influx of capital, Mamo will further develop its comprehensive suite of services and begin testing its product lines in Saudi Arabia, further extending its footprint across the GCC.

Imad Gharazeddine, co-founder and CEO of Mamo, stated: “We’ve been in the market for a while now and are incredibly proud of what our team has achieved. The holistic and expansive nature of our product offering has helped us continue to grow sustainably. This additional funding will allow us to reach our medium-term goals even faster. The support from new and existing investors is a testament to our strong expertise and the ability to deliver on our customer promise”.

Daniel Marlo, General Partner of lead investor 4DX Ventures, added: “We have immense trust in Imad’s vision, leadership and Mamo’s innovative approach to provide a user-friendly and comprehensive financial solution for SMEs that makes financial management more accessible and efficient. We are proud to partner with them and support their mission”.

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Amer Fatayer, Managing Director of Dubai Future District Fund’s investment team, also commented: “Mamo’s localized product lines serve as an infrastructure for SME payments and spend management in UAE, a segment that is underserved by the country’s current banking infrastructure. The team has taken a product-first approach to consolidating SMEs’ financial journeys and building a fintech solution deeply embedded in a business’s core operations”.

To date, Mamo has raised around $13 million in investment funding and now boasts a team of 30 people. The company’s intuitive financial services platform has allowed over 1,000 businesses to consolidate their financial operations and significantly reduce payment fees.