Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia has launched the Digital Future Readiness Program, aiming to train 7,000 residents in generative AI. Led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Noon Education, the initiative seeks to strengthen the nation’s AI talent pool, supporting Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a global leader in AI innovation and education.
BlackRock will open a Kuwait office and has appointed Ali AlQadhi to lead operations. The office, licensed by Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority, will include customer service, financial advisory, and Aladdin platform teams, reinforcing BlackRock’s Gulf expansion alongside offices in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Doha.
CITRA has proposed new licensing regulations for wireless and Internet service providers in Kuwait, setting annual license fees at KD 75,000 for wireless providers and KD 98,000 for Internet providers. The new rules emphasize compliance with data security, national regulations, and control over network connections, aiming to enhance sector oversight.
Algeria and Oman have launched digital platforms to improve parental access to student performance information. Algeria’s “Espace des Parents d’Elèves” and Oman’s “Wilaya’s App” allow parents to monitor academic progress and examination results easily, enhancing communication between schools and families and fostering greater involvement in education.
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the LogisTech Challenge to drive innovation in the logistics sector. The competition focuses on improving fleet sustainability, alternative delivery solutions, and data-driven logistics intelligence. Participants will undergo training and pitch their solutions in January 2025.
Tech Mahindra has launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) powered by NVIDIA platforms to advance sovereign large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and physical AI. The CoE will support customized AI applications and has introduced Project Indus 2.0, focusing on enhancing Hindi and regional dialect conversations.
NICAT opens Cohort 6 applications to scout startups advancing aerospace, defense, and deep tech in Pakistan. With strong industry integration and a founder-focused bootcamp model, NICAT aims to drive innovation, inclusion, and global competitiveness in frontier technologies.
Morocco’s government and CNDP signed an agreement to create a responsible AI platform and LLM framework tailored to local culture, language, and law. The initiative aims to provide secure and ethical AI tools while positioning Morocco as a leading digital innovator in Africa and beyond.
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