Saudi Arabia will exhibit its advancements in AI and smart city development at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) aims to highlight the nation’s digital transformation and contributions towards sustainable urban living, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and UN development goals.
Asyad Group, in collaboration with Omantel Innovation Labs, has launched the Asyad Accelerator Programme in Oman. This initiative aims to nurture startups in supply chain optimization, sustainable logistics, and cold chain logistics, offering expert mentorship, access to resources, and potential investment opportunities to foster growth in the logistics sector.
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration between telecommunications and financial services. This partnership aims to enhance financial inclusion, secure telecom networks, and support economic development, marking a significant step in advancing Liberia’s digital economy.
DeNet has launched its mobile Watcher Node, enabling smartphone users to enhance decentralized data security while earning rewards. By using the DeNet Storage app, users can quickly set up their nodes to monitor data replication, contributing to a robust storage network and benefiting from the evolving digital landscape.
Saudi Arabia’s Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone (CCSEZ) is accelerating the Kingdom’s digital transformation by attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation in cloud computing. Positioned as a regional tech hub under Vision 2030, the CCSEZ aims to revolutionize various sectors, boost local businesses, and create significant employment opportunities.
Google’s Director for Pakistan, Farhan S Qureshi, highlighted the growth potential of Pakistan’s app and gaming sector at Think Apps 2024 in Lahore. The event focused on equipping developers with AI tools to drive innovation. Pakistani studios are leading the field, contributing to the country’s potential $6.6 billion digital export revenue by 2030.
Huawei Cloud has launched its first African cloud region in Cairo, enhancing Egypt’s digital transformation. The initiative supports Vision 2030, offering cloud services, localized AI models, and creating job opportunities. A strategic partnership with Telecom Egypt underpins this development, positioning Egypt as a regional digital hub.
Google Cloud’s Doha Summit celebrated a year of growth and AI innovation in Qatar, with over 1,000 attendees highlighting the impact of Google Cloud’s services. Discussions focused on AI advancements, digital transformation, and future potential, emphasizing the region’s growing digital landscape.
Aramco and Pasqal have signed an agreement to install Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer, a 200-qubit system scheduled for deployment in 2025. This partnership aims to pioneer quantum computing in the energy sector and establish Saudi Arabia as a leader in quantum research and innovation.
Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched Samsung TV Plus in the UAE, a free ad-supported TV service available on 2022-2024 Samsung TV models. The platform offers diverse live channels and content, including news, sports, and entertainment, aiming to enhance customer experience with 24/7 access in both English and Arabic.
