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The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) have launched an AI trade and investment hub to foster cross-border collaboration between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The hub aims to support AI startups, unlock new investment opportunities, and drive innovation across emerging markets.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has partnered with Beyond Limits to develop AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing housing services in Dubai. The collaboration will focus on smart housing technology, institutional efficiency, and digital transformation, aligning with Dubai’s Vision 2033 to create sustainable, innovative cities.
Dr. Khalid Al-Ghazzawi, CEO of Ebdaa Microfinance Company – Bahrain, has been appointed to the World Union of Arab Bankers’ Board of Directors for the sixth term (2023-2028). His role will focus on advancing financial inclusion, fostering regional collaboration, and supporting the development of the Arab banking sector.
Oman Data Park has partnered with AIonOS to accelerate AI solutions development across key industries in Oman, including telecom, banking, and logistics. This collaboration aims to align with Oman’s Vision 2040, focusing on localized, scalable AI solutions, talent development, and innovation, leveraging ODP’s sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom have signed an MoU to provide digital services to enterprises in Morocco, focusing on smart city solutions, SD-WAN, mobile networks, and cybersecurity. The partnership aims to boost digital adoption in sectors like logistics, retail, and healthcare, leveraging local expertise and scalable global platforms.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have launched an upskilling initiative to advance AI leadership in Dubai’s government. The program will appoint Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across entities, providing them with cutting-edge AI tools and training to drive innovation and achieve impactful deployments, furthering Dubai’s position as a global AI leader.
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Fcode Labs, a Sri Lanka-based software company, has entered the European market through a strategic partnership in Sweden with Anton Lundberg as Partner and Country Director. The collaboration focuses on delivering SaaS products and AI solutions, addressing tech talent shortages, and scaling digital products for European businesses.
TruBuild has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Waʼed Ventures, Dar Ventures, and Plug & Play Ventures. The funding will help enhance its AI-powered construction platform, expand its teams, and scale operations in Saudi Arabia and beyond, aiming to improve risk management and decision-making in construction projects.