Pure Harvest Smart Farms and PlanTFarm have launched an AI-powered high-tech farming facility in Al Ain, UAE, aimed at enhancing food security with minimal resources. The site features a pilot project for animal fodder with 95% less water and uses hybrid technology to grow local crops year-round, addressing food security challenges.
Visit Qatar and Microsoft have partnered to introduce AI-powered travel solutions, including personalized itineraries, smart mapping, and real-time assistance, transforming the travel experience. This initiative aligns with Qatar’s Vision for smart tourism, enhancing convenience and engagement for international visitors, with a focus on AI-driven innovation in the tourism industry.
Gemini Code Assist for individuals has launched a public preview, offering free, AI-assisted coding help to developers. With up to 180,000 code completions monthly and AI-powered code reviews for GitHub repositories, it provides generous access, enhancing productivity and code quality for developers, students, and startups.
Metito Utilities has partnered with SAP to accelerate its digital transformation using GROW with SAP, implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud to optimize operations, financial agility, and workforce management. The partnership supports Metito’s global expansion, driving innovation and sustainability in water management solutions across multiple regions, starting with the UAE.
UAE’s AI market is projected to grow from $3.47 billion to $46.3 billion by 2030, contributing 14% to the country’s GDP. With massive investments in AI infrastructure and strong government initiatives, the UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in AI, attracting wealthy investors and top talent.
Dubai’s GDRFA introduces ‘Salama,’ an AI-powered platform to streamline residency services. The platform allows users to renew or cancel residency permits, make payments, and complete transactions without paperwork. It supports over 40 languages and aims to enhance government services, making them faster and more efficient.
Meta has expanded its AI chatbot to the MENA region, offering Arabic language support and new features like virtual assistants, personalized recommendations, and stylistic selfies. The service is now available in 42 countries, with plans for multimodal features and continued rollout across more regions.
AI and data-driven strategies are reshaping business operations, as highlighted by experts at the 11th Digital Summit. Keynote speaker Zaved Akhtar emphasized AI’s role in optimizing business processes, from inventory management to marketing strategies. The summit discussed the importance of digital transformation for engaging with emerging consumer generations.
Qatar has signed a five-year deal with Scale AI to deploy AI tools and training, aiming to enhance government services. Over the next five years, Scale AI will help Qatar develop more than 50 AI applications. This partnership reflects Qatar’s ambition to become a regional AI leader.
Qatar has partnered with Scale AI to launch over 50 AI applications aimed at transforming public services in the next five years. This collaboration emphasizes predictive analytics and automation, positioning Qatar as a regional leader in AI adoption, with potential impacts on sectors like finance, transportation, and healthcare.
