Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Naver Corp. has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s AI agency to jointly develop an Arabic large language model (LLM) as part of their collaboration on AI, cloud computing, and data centers. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision for a tech-driven economy.
Egypt’s Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) hosted the 2nd Software Testing Day, emphasizing AI-driven trends in software testing to bolster the nation’s digital exports and industry leadership.
. This policy was unveiled at the Dubai AI and Web3 Festival 2024, marking DESC’s commitment as the event’s official cybersecurity partner.
AI is projected to significantly enhance the UAE’s GDP, contributing up to $100 billion by 2030, as highlighted by Astra Tech’s CEO at the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival.
King Abdulaziz University has launched an AI-focused student exchange program with the University of Oxford, covering cybersecurity, data science, and software development, aiming to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and real-world solutions.
Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence and cloud company, G42, has unveiled its Hindi large language model (LLM), named Nanda, during the…
Kanari AI and Kata.ai partner to enhance conversational AI across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, combining advanced speech recognition with dynamic chatbot technologies.
The DMCC AI Centre, newly launched in Dubai, offers state-of-the-art facilities aimed at enhancing AI development and adoption across the MENA region.
At the Global AI Summit, the Digital Cooperation Organisation launched its Generative AI Centre of Excellence, aiming to transform member states into leaders in AI innovation and collaboration.
Saudi Arabia’s tech sector is projected to boost operating profits by SR15 billion by 2028 with the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Kingdom is aligning its Vision 2030 goals with GenAI-driven innovations, benefiting sectors like telecom, media, and entertainment, enhancing growth, and solidifying its position as a tech hub.