Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BOLD Technologies and My Aion partner on AION SENTIA, a $2.5 billion AI-driven cognitive city platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The initiative integrates AI and sensor networks across urban sectors to enable smart infrastructure and supports UAE’s digital transformation with local job creation and education programs.
Imkan partners with Saal.ai to deploy AI and Big Data technologies across its real estate development, enhancing design, operations, and compliance automation. The collaboration supports the UAE’s vision for smart, sustainable communities with IoT-enabled infrastructure and personalized customer experiences.
G42 leads a US-UAE consortium to build a 5GW AI data centre campus in Abu Dhabi, designed to serve half the world’s population within 3,200 km. The project emphasizes sustainability and AI innovation, supporting Abu Dhabi’s AI-native government vision, while solidifying US dominance in global AI infrastructure and technology.
G42 and iGenius collaborate on a $1 billion AI supercomputer in Italy, strengthening UAE-Italy tech ties and boosting Europe’s AI capabilities.
du and Microsoft’s $545 million data centre will bolster the UAE’s AI ecosystem and data infrastructure, supporting the nation’s digital transformation goals under AI 2031.
Saudi Arabia’s young internet users lead AI adoption, with over one-fifth of all users actively utilizing AI apps, reinforcing the country’s digital transformation momentum.
AWS and HUMAIN’s $5 billion AI Zone investment in Saudi Arabia aims to accelerate generative AI adoption, boost digital skills training, and drive innovation aligned with Vision 2030.
The UAE and U.S. agreement to build a massive AI campus in Abu Dhabi marks a new chapter in their technology partnership, bolstering the UAE’s AI infrastructure while navigating its complex relations with China and the U.S.
Morocco is advancing AI integration in its transport systems, starting with a partnership to enhance the safety and efficiency of high-speed trains, marking a step toward a future of innovation-driven logistics and infrastructure.
Cisco has launched a series of strategic initiatives in the Middle East and U.S. to accelerate AI infrastructure, security, and innovation. Key partnerships with HUMAIN, G42, and the AI Infrastructure Partnership aim to support digital transformation in the Gulf, positioning Cisco as a leader in the AI revolution.