ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 13th, 2023 – The Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the Republic of Senegal (MCTEN) and Presight AI (ADX: PRESIGHT), a G42 company and the region’s leader in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate digital transformation initiatives and economic benefits for the citizens of Senegal.

Under the agreement, Presight will work closely with MCTEN to support and deliver turnkey solutions using big data analytics and AI technology to transform government services, which will enhance the efficiency of government operations, create a better business environment, and promote socio-economic development in the country.

The MOU was signed by Hon. Moussa Bocar Thiam, Minister of ICT, Republic of Senegal and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight AI, on April 7, 2023, at Presight’s office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

Hon. Moussa Bocar Thiam, Minister ICT, Republic of Senegal, said: “This MOU is an important step towards achieving our vision of a digitally empowered Senegal. It will enable us to leverage Presight’s big data analytics and AI technology to transform government services and unlock new opportunities and development.

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said:

“Presight is very pleased to be supporting Senegal’s MCTEN in advancing its digital initiatives.  Our company’s deep expertise in big data analytics powered by AI will be utilized to better serve MCTEN’s strategic objectives and drive Senegal’s digital transformation initiatives forward. We look forward to working closely with MCTEN to deliver tangible benefits for the people of Senegal.”

About MCTEN

The Ministry of the Digital Economy and Telecommunications is responsible for preparing and implementing the policy defined by the Head of State in the areas of the Digital Economy, Telecommunications and the Post.

This policy is in line with axis 1 of the Emerging Senegal PSE Plan focused on the structural transformation of the economy through the consolidation of current engines of growth as well as the development of new sectors that create wealth, jobs, social inclusion, strong export capacity and investment attraction.

About Presight AI

Presight AI, an ADX-listed public company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42, is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. With its world-class computer vision, AI and omni-analytics platform as its engine, Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies.