WEBB FONTAINE TO OPEN AI R&D CENTRE IN AFRICA

Jean Gurunlian, the founder of Webb Fontaine -- a leading provider of solutions for trade facilitation -- last November announced that the company plans to open an AI research and development centre in the region.

The Dubai-based company said in a statement on LinkedIn that the new R&D centre is expected to contribute to growing and nurturing fresh African talents in the region, as well as support local governments to drive economic growth powered by the latest innovations and technology.

Gurunlian made the announcement during the inaugural Bloomberg Invest Africa while responding to a question by Bloomberg companies reporter Tope Alake on how the company is tapping talent in Africa.

It’s not clear when exactly and where in Africa the AI R&D centre will be opened. Webb Fontaine has offices in Abuja, Nigeria; Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Conakry, Guinea; Cotonou, Benin, and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. ai