Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
BDTax has launched a new mobile app for Android and iOS to facilitate easier tax filing in Bangladesh. The app features guided steps, secure document management, and AI-powered tools to streamline the process, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experience with professional support.
Microsoft and G42 have launched two AI centers in Abu Dhabi, aiming to set Responsible AI standards and enhance societal welfare through technology. These centers support AI for Good initiatives and ensure the safe deployment of AI technologies, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for AI innovation.
Saudi Arabia launches the “One Million Saudi in AI” initiative, aiming to educate one million citizens about AI. Announced at the GAIN Summit 2024, this program focuses on integrating AI into business and daily life, promoting safe and ethical AI usage.
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.