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.
IBM is releasing its AI models as open-source software and helping Saudi Arabia train an Arabic AI system. The Granite models, designed for faster code completion, are customizable, and IBM’s Watsonx tool ensures smooth operation in data centers.
AWS executive Kevin Miller emphasizes the UAE’s potential as a global tech leader, driven by AI models like Falcon. The UAE’s focus on AI and foundational research, combined with regional investments, fosters digital transformation and innovation, positioning the Middle East as a significant player in global technology.
Valu has partnered with Hive Analytics to foster AI talent in Egypt through Hive Academy. This initiative will offer flexible payment solutions for AI courses and award 125,000 EGP in prizes for top projects. The partnership aims to support over 10,000 learners, promoting AI innovation and development in Egypt.
AI is transforming major industries globally, including healthcare, aviation, agriculture, education, and energy. MBZUAI is at the forefront, driving advancements through partnerships and innovative projects. AI’s impact ranges from improving healthcare diagnostics to optimizing energy distribution, showcasing its potential to revolutionize various sectors and enhance operational efficiency.
Enoc Group has modernized its on-premises and cloud infrastructure with Commvault’s AI-powered solutions, improving operational efficiency, reducing overheads, and ensuring business continuity. By leveraging Commvault’s hybrid cloud security and data protection systems, Enoc achieved significant time and cost savings, enhancing cybersecurity and data management across its network.
Smart home devices are booming in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with six million devices integrated into Alexa users’ lives. In 2023, users initiated 130 million smart home actions and 100 million music requests. The region saw a 50% YoY increase in smart home customers and a 90% increase in connected devices.
GITEX Africa Morocco 2024, held from May 29-31 in Marrakech, will focus on AI and digital transformation. The event will gather leaders from 130 countries to boost Africa’s innovation economy. Organized by KAOUN International, it aims to position Morocco as a regional digital hub.
OneOrder, an Egyptian logistics and supply chain tech company for the HoReCa industry, raised $16 million in a Series A round to expand into the GCC region. The company aims to streamline supply chains with AI-assisted technology, enhancing operations for over 1,370 customers with comprehensive solutions.
Core42 and Microsoft Azure have launched JAIS 30B Chat, an advanced Arabic AI model. This collaboration aims to enhance AI accessibility for 422 million Arabic speakers, providing transformative solutions across industries. JAIS 30B Chat excels in cross-lingual conversations, content generation, and reasoning, fostering innovation and improving service delivery globally.
