The UAE’s AI Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics have partnered to integrate Samsung’s Innovation Campus into the UAE AI Camp 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance AI education for UAE youth, aligning with the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031. The initiative offers comprehensive training in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies, fostering innovation and digital literacy.
Sri Lanka has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, allowing the satellite internet provider to offer broadband services in the country. This follows a recent amendment to the telecommunications law, enabling Starlink’s entry. The move is part of Musk’s broader strategy to expand Starlink’s presence in South Asia, including India.
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has partnered with Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB) to enhance its digital banking capabilities through cloud-managed services. This collaboration, featuring the eMACH.ai Digital Transaction Banking solution, marks a significant advancement in the UAE’s digital transaction banking landscape, enabling NBF to offer innovative, cloud-powered services to its clients.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has published over 300 AI research papers in 2024, including significant contributions to global conferences. In just five years, MBZUAI has become a top 20 global leader in AI, with standout research in gene-sequencing, machine learning, and vision transformers enhancing its reputation.
Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center, in partnership with CODE and Monsha’at, has launched EventTech, a national initiative aimed at driving digital innovation in the events sector. Aligned with Vision 2030, EventTech promotes collaboration among government agencies, accelerates digital transformation, and engages the public in developing innovative digital solutions.
Ooredoo, in partnership with Tech Mahindra, has successfully advanced its digital transformation by revamping its CRM and IT infrastructure. This multi-phase project enhances digital customer experiences across Oman, with completed phases for B2C services and upcoming transformations for B2C fixed-line and B2B segments. Ooredoo is committed to providing cutting-edge digital solutions.
du has launched educational initiatives, including a Robotics Workshop and the “Skillpreneurship” program, to enhance technological skills and innovation among the youth in the UAE. These programs, organized by the du Youth Council, aim to empower young people through hands-on learning and entrepreneurial opportunities, aligning with du’s commitment to digital transformation and youth empowerment.
Kuwait has launched securities-based crowdfunding platforms to diversify financing for small projects through licensed digital platforms. This initiative, led by the Capital Markets Authority, marks a significant step in advancing Kuwait’s financial markets, promoting fairness, competitiveness, and transparency, and supporting the country’s digital infrastructure and entrepreneurial growth.
Egypt’s mobile manufacturing sector is expanding, boasting a production capacity of 11.5 million units and $87.5 million in investments. This growth has created 2,050 jobs and is part of an effort to increase the ICT sector’s GDP contribution, with significant new factories from Samsung, Vivo, and others driving this surge.
Ooredoo Kuwait, in collaboration with FASTtelco and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, celebrates over 6 million views on the digital platform [51], marking a significant milestone in digital entertainment. Launched as a trial, [51] showcases Kuwaiti media on a global scale, aligning with “Kuwait Vision 2035.”
