Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Presight has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Viettel AI to foster collaboration in Applied AI and digital transformation initiatives. The agreement aims to leverage technology and data to address challenges in transportation, safety, and environmental sustainability, enhancing the capabilities of both organizations.
e& UAE has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions in partnership with Microsoft to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The offerings, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure, aim to enhance productivity, improve customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth through AI integration and skilling initiatives.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has partnered with Google Cloud to establish a global AI hub near Dammam. This initiative aims to enhance the local workforce with AI programs, support the national ICT sector’s growth, and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP and job creation.
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is embracing artificial intelligence to enhance digital media capabilities. Saad Nafel Al-Azmi highlighted the growing interest in AI during a recent meeting, emphasizing the Union’s commitment to innovation, including training programs and competitions to advance new media in the Arab world.
e& UAE and Microsoft have launched a suite of AI-powered tools for SMBs, featuring Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and AI Copilot. This initiative aims to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and expand access to AI technologies, empowering SMBs to thrive in the digital economy.
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has launched the Advanced Pathways Program in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at training 500 specialists over five weeks. The program focuses on key AI topics and will feature training from experts at DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, enhancing national capabilities in AI.
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Tech Mahindra has launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) powered by NVIDIA platforms to advance sovereign large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and physical AI. The CoE will support customized AI applications and has introduced Project Indus 2.0, focusing on enhancing Hindi and regional dialect conversations.
SandboxAQ plans to leverage large quantitative AI models (LQMs) to enhance the UAE’s economic capabilities in sectors like biotechnology, finance, and energy. The company emphasizes the potential for LQMs to create intellectual property, improve patient outcomes, and support the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
Saudi Arabia is set to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic transformation as it moves away from oil dependency. With AI expected to contribute 12% to the GDP by 2030, the Kingdom is investing in digital infrastructure and training to enhance productivity and create job opportunities.