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Pakistan has earned a top position in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, ranking among the elite Tier 1 countries. This designation underscores Pakistan’s role as a model nation in cybersecurity, reflecting its comprehensive measures across legal, technical, and organizational domains.
stc Group has partnered with New Murabba to advance urban development in Riyadh through innovative digital solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to implement cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, enhancing infrastructure and quality of life in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s development goals.
Aramco Digital Company has teamed up with AI inference leader Groq to develop the world’s largest inferencing data center in…
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.
VeraViews, leveraging distributed ledger technology, will set up its global headquarters in the UAE under the NextGen FDI initiative. This strategic move aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the digital advertising ecosystem, supporting UAE’s goal of becoming a leader in secure digital advertising.
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.
Maroc Telecom settles $640 million in damages with Inwi for unfair competition practices. This historic settlement, marking the largest ever penalty in Morocco’s telecom sector, underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitiveness in the telecommunications market.
Kuwait showcases progress in women’s empowerment at the SCO Forum, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing gender equity through education and AI-driven initiatives, aligned with Kuwait’s strategic goals for 2030.
Brotinni, an innovative Egyptian startup, secures new funding to expand its unique ‘dark butchery’ model, enhancing meat and poultry distribution with advanced processing and delivery solutions.
Egypt and Kuwait sign a significant MoU to enhance scientific and technical cooperation, aiming to support development projects and infrastructure in Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula Development Program.