Globant has launched its Middle East Regional HQ in Riyadh, driving AI-led innovation and digital transformation aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The new hub includes a Center of Excellence and a global “Playground” to empower local talent and deliver advanced technology solutions across key industries.
Salesforce is rapidly growing in the Middle East with major investments in AI, cloud infrastructure, and talent development. Through partnerships and AI tools, it aims to transform customer experience and operational efficiency across sectors. Regional businesses are urged to prioritize AI adoption aligned with clear business impact.
Saudi Arabia uses AI-driven solutions in crowd control, security, healthcare, and heat management to modernize the Hajj pilgrimage. Innovations like Digital Nusuk Cards, AI robots, drones, and smart apps enhance safety, convenience, and spiritual guidance, supporting Vision 2030 and advancing the Kingdom’s digital leadership.
Saudi Arabia uses AI and smart tech to enhance Hajj for nearly two million pilgrims, introducing AI robots, smart transport, health apps, and digital booking systems. These innovations aim to improve safety, convenience, and spiritual engagement during the pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia introduces the AI-powered Manara Robot at Mecca’s Grand Mosque to assist pilgrims with religious guidance in 11 languages during Hajj. The robot offers video access to Islamic scholars, integrates traditional design with modern tech, and is part of wider smart crowd management and robotics initiatives advancing Vision 2030.
Qualcomm opens AI & IoT Edge development center in UAE to boost smart city, industrial innovation aligned with UAE Vision 2031, fostering talent and scalable regional solutions.
Qualcomm’s Abu Dhabi Engineering Center will focus on AI, industrial IoT, and data infrastructure innovation, strengthening regional technology ecosystems and fueling economic growth.
Omantel’s transformation into a digital technology leader underpins Oman’s Vision 2040, with strong growth in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and sustainability, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional connectivity.
Cisco has launched a series of strategic initiatives in the Middle East and U.S. to accelerate AI infrastructure, security, and innovation. Key partnerships with HUMAIN, G42, and the AI Infrastructure Partnership aim to support digital transformation in the Gulf, positioning Cisco as a leader in the AI revolution.
G42 and Cisco have signed an MoU to advance AI innovation and infrastructure development across sectors. The partnership aims to leverage Cisco’s secure AI solutions and G42’s regional expertise to support the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031. The collaboration will also focus on AI-powered cybersecurity and high-performance computing.
