France, Morocco, and other international partners have launched the ‘Current AI’ initiative, aiming to raise $2.5 billion to develop AI systems focused on social and environmental impact. This project strengthens Morocco’s commitment to AI adoption in key sectors like education and healthcare, fostering global innovation and collaboration.
Dubai Future Foundation and IBM have partnered to position Dubai as a global AI hub. The collaboration supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI, aiming to accelerate AI adoption and technological development. It includes establishing an AI innovation center and participating in Dubai AI Week.
ToumAI, an African AI startup based in Morocco, focuses on developing AI-driven customer experience solutions tailored for emerging markets. The company is addressing the gap in AI support for African languages by leveraging voice data to improve customer service in telecom, banking, and other sectors across the continent.
stc has partnered with Shaffra to introduce AI-powered solutions in Saudi Arabia, offering businesses workforce automation and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Through AI Employees, this collaboration aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across industries, positioning the Kingdom as a leader in AI-driven innovation.
Middle Eastern organizations plan to increase AI investments by over 65% in the next year, despite facing challenges in talent and technology. A new Deloitte report highlights the growing opportunities in AI, as well as the hurdles in adopting and scaling AI solutions effectively across the region.
Deloitte is increasing its investment in Saudi Arabia, aiming to double growth over the next three years. The firm is focusing on digital transformation, AI innovation, and strategic partnerships, including the launch of its Silicon-2-Service framework to accelerate AI adoption. Deloitte also emphasizes cybersecurity and the future of digital banking.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance digital investment and technology collaborations, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and fintech. The partnership will support Pakistani startups and SMEs, simplify market entry, and promote joint research initiatives. Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized ethical AI and digital inclusivity during the discussions.
NEOM and DataVolt have signed a $5 billion agreement to build sustainable data centers in Saudi Arabia. The first phase of the project, set to be operational by 2028, will focus on using renewable energy and advanced cooling technologies to create a net-zero, green AI factory addressing global data center challenges.
The African Cybersecurity Forum opened in Rabat to address cybersecurity challenges in Africa. With discussions on AI, digital resilience, and critical infrastructure protection, the forum emphasizes the need for pan-African collaboration. Morocco’s commitment to digital security and leadership in the field is central to the event’s focus.
Meta AI has expanded to the Middle East and North Africa, offering users in key markets like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt access to a powerful AI assistant through Meta’s apps. It includes features like image generation, real-time suggestions, and Arabic support, with future updates on the horizon.
