28 February 2026
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AI

ABB Opens New AI and Digital Solutions Training Center in UAE to Accelerate Regional Energy Transition

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ABB has opened a US$2 million AI and digital solutions training center in Dubai to upskill 2,000 engineers annually and support the Middle East’s energy transition. The 2,500 m² facility will train professionals in digital asset management, predictive maintenance and modern electrification technologies while helping industries upgrade legacy systems for greater efficiency, resilience and sustainability.

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NVIDIA Eyes Morocco as Next Strategic Hub Following South Africa AI Factory Launch

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NVIDIA is targeting Morocco as a priority market after launching its first African AI factory in South Africa through partner Cassava Technologies. A delegation visited Rabat to assess opportunities as the company plans further expansion across Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria. Analysts cite Morocco’s proximity to Europe, strong digital ambitions and supportive policy environment, though experts note that advanced skills, cloud capacity and incentive frameworks are crucial to securing major AI investments.

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Jordan’s Propeller Launches $50M Fund III to Back Global AI Infrastructure Startups

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Jordan-based VC firm Propeller has launched a $50 million Fund III dedicated to horizontal AI infrastructure and AI-native applications. Operating across MENA and the US, the fund aims to connect regional talent with Silicon Valley while supporting US startups entering Middle Eastern markets. Propeller has already made five US-focused investments this year and has backed 30+ startups across its earlier funds, solidifying its position as a cross-border AI investor.

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Egypt Projects AI to Contribute 7.7% of National GDP by 2030

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Egypt forecasts that AI will contribute 7.7% to its GDP by 2030, supported by major investments in digital infrastructure and a national plan to train 30,000 specialists. The country’s US$490 million AI market is expanding across cybersecurity, renewable energy, and education. Experts say this holistic strategy will reinforce Egypt’s regional digital leadership and support long-term economic sustainability.

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e& and Motorola Mobility Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI Services and Expand Device Ecosystem

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e& and Motorola Mobility have signed an MoU to co-develop AI-driven services and expand Motorola’s device footprint across the Middle East. The partnership will leverage e&’s retail and digital channels, co-invest in localized AI tools, execute joint marketing, and explore sustainability initiatives such as e-waste reduction and device recycling.

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Ethio Telecom Launches Third AI-Powered Super-Fast EV Charging Station in Addis Ababa

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Ethio Telecom has opened its third AI-powered EV charging station in Addis Ababa, expanding total capacity to 48 vehicles. Equipped with 180KWh chargers, AI diagnostics, and telebirr integration, the station supports Ethiopia’s green mobility goals. Ethio Telecom’s network has already served over 165,000 EVs and prevented more than 6 million kg of CO₂ emissions.

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Ooredoo Qatar Expands Obot to Retail Customers with AI Avatar and Multi-Channel Support

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Ooredoo Qatar has expanded its AI assistant Obot to retail customers and multiple social platforms, introducing a GPT-powered avatar with real-time voice and omnichannel continuity. Built on Azure AI and Dynamics 365, Obot delivers personalized, human-like support and reflects Ooredoo’s strategy to create a unified, trustworthy AI companion across all customer touchpoints.

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Pakistan Launches First Sovereign AI Cloud to Keep National Data Inside the Country

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Pakistan has launched its first sovereign AI cloud through a Telenor–Data Vault partnership, keeping all sensitive data within national borders and providing onshore GPU capacity for high-performance AI workloads. The platform strengthens data sovereignty, supports finance, health, telecom and government services, and gives Pakistan the foundation to develop its own AI systems.

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PDO Partners with UptimeAI to Boost Asset Reliability with AI-Powered Operational Excellence

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PDO has partnered with UptimeAI to deploy an enterprise-wide AI-based Operational Excellence system that improves asset reliability, predicts equipment failures, and enhances operator decision-making. The solution uses expert-level reasoning, deep learning, and local cloud hosting to meet PDO’s security standards, supporting the company’s cost efficiency, digitalisation, and energy-transition goals.

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