GITEX Africa Morocco 2025, set for April 14-16 in Marrakech, will showcase Africa’s digital transformation with a focus on AI, fintech, and sustainability. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and investors to explore key sectors like EdTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech, driving innovation and investment.
AI Disrupt 2025, organized by Bluechip Technologies Asia, successfully showcased AI-driven innovations and their impact on businesses. Key highlights included discussions on AI applications, Large Language Models, productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot, and regional AI trends. The event underscored Sri Lanka’s growing role in AI education and adoption.
StartUp Bahrain Pitch recently spotlighted the kingdom’s top entrepreneurial talent, showcasing startups like DOO and Cardue. DOO, led by Ali Mohsin, took first place with its AI-powered customer experience platform. The event, supported by key industry stakeholders, highlighted Bahrain’s innovation-driven startup ecosystem and potential for future growth.
Saudi Arabia is leveraging AI to drive its economic transformation under Vision 2030, with AI projected to contribute 12.4% to GDP by 2030. Key trends include advancements in Arabic NLP, generative AI, ethical AI, and workforce development. The Kingdom is positioned as a global leader in AI innovation, balancing progress with sustainability.
Microsoft’s AI Tour stopped in Muscat, showcasing the potential of AI to support Oman’s Vision 2040. The event featured discussions with key leaders from Microsoft and highlighted real-world AI applications in education, business, and cybersecurity. AI Excellence Awards were presented to recognize organizations driving innovation in the digital economy.
Huawei has cemented its role in Qatar’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025. The company collaborated with leading local organizations to drive innovation in cloud infrastructure, ICT talent development, and AI technologies, supporting Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and fostering digital growth across key sectors.
Microsoft’s AI Tour arrived in Cairo to demonstrate AI’s impact on Egypt’s digital transformation. The event, coinciding with Microsoft’s 30th anniversary in Egypt, showcased AI’s role in enhancing productivity and public services. It aligns with Egypt’s AI Strategy (2025-2030) and highlights Microsoft’s commitment to fostering innovation across sectors.
The UAE is set to launch new AI models inspired by China’s DeepSeek, aiming to compete globally in the AI race. Faisal Al Bannai, behind the UAE’s Falcon model, highlighted that AI is still in its early stages. The UAE is investing in AI and tech infrastructure to lead the future of AI innovation.
France, Morocco, and other international partners have launched the ‘Current AI’ initiative, aiming to raise $2.5 billion to develop AI systems focused on social and environmental impact. This project strengthens Morocco’s commitment to AI adoption in key sectors like education and healthcare, fostering global innovation and collaboration.
Dubai Future Foundation and IBM have partnered to position Dubai as a global AI hub. The collaboration supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI, aiming to accelerate AI adoption and technological development. It includes establishing an AI innovation center and participating in Dubai AI Week.
