Iran has launched a prototype of its national AI platform to address technological challenges and circumvent sanctions. The platform, which is set for full deployment by 2026, aims to ensure resilient digital services and enhance various sectors, while also raising concerns due to its role in AI-driven surveillance.
Riyadh Air has partnered with IBM to integrate AI into its operations, aiming to provide a seamless, world-class travel experience. The collaboration will leverage IBM’s watsonx platform and AI technologies to optimize customer interactions, flight operations, and digital transformation, marking Riyadh Air as the world’s first digital-native airline.
Bahrain’s Parliament has approved a proposal to expand AI use across government ministries to improve efficiency and governance. The initiative aims to automate public services, enhance transparency, and optimize decision-making through data analysis. AI’s role in reducing administrative burdens and combating corruption is central to this transformation.
Dialog Axiata and Meta successfully completed an “AI for Network” trial to enhance network optimization and Quality of Experience (QoE). Using Meta’s Llama AI models, the trial showed improvements in call quality and user satisfaction. Dialog plans to deploy the AI-powered solution across Sri Lanka starting in March.
Open Innovation AI has partnered with Oracle to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across the EMEA region. Leveraging Oracle’s AI infrastructure and Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the collaboration will help organizations optimize their AI workloads while complying with local data security and regulatory requirements, fostering innovation in both public and private sectors.
Saudi artist Daniah Al-Saleh blends AI with cultural memory, creating groundbreaking works that fuse tradition with innovation. Her pieces, like “Sawtam” and “Love Stories,” explore language, emotion, and nostalgia using machine learning, while integrating traditional media. Al-Saleh’s work reflects the evolving intersection of technology and art in Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait Oil Corporation (KPC) participated in the CERAWeek conference in Houston, engaging in discussions on technology, innovation, and women’s empowerment in the energy sector. KPC’s delegation, led by CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, highlighted the corporation’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies and promoting sustainability in the oil sector.
Bahrain’s Parliament has provisionally approved a proposal to expand AI use across government ministries, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. The proposal emphasizes AI’s role in data analysis, combating corruption, and enhancing decision-making, while considering potential job impacts and security risks.
A recent report reveals that while 94% of UAE students use AI tools for studying, many face stress due to concerns about incorrect information, plagiarism, and data security. With a focus on AI literacy and ethical use, schools aim to reduce anxiety and ensure equitable access to these tools for all students.
Mehwish Salman Ali, a Pakistani tech entrepreneur, represented Pakistan at the International Digital Cooperation Forum in Jordan, highlighting AI’s potential for economic growth and foreign investment. Ali emphasized the need for AI-friendly policies and discussed strategies for attracting investment, particularly in the Middle East, to help grow Pakistan’s tech sector.
