The SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2024, held in Dubai, marked a pivotal moment for the global telecommunications sector. Focusing on “Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability,” the summit brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of digital infrastructure.
Presight, the leading big data analytics firm in the region, and Intel, a global tech leader, have partnered to advance AI innovation in the Middle East. Their collaboration will focus on developing AI solutions, enhancing data security, and driving advancements in AI applications, particularly for Smart Cities, through shared knowledge and innovative R&D initiatives.
Core42, a G42 company, has launched the JAIS Chat mobile app for iOS, offering bilingual English and Arabic AI-driven communication. Built on the powerful JAIS 30B model, JAIS Chat excels in both languages and is designed to enhance government communications, customer service automation, and workforce enablement across various sectors.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Lab (ADIA Lab) and Minsait have signed an MoU to collaborate on research focused on the sustainable and ethical use of AI. The partnership will explore key areas like green AI, smart cities, healthcare, digital finance, and quantum computing, producing scientific publications to advocate for responsible AI advancements.
Saudi Arabia is rapidly positioning itself as a global logistics hub, leveraging its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and visionary economic…
Orange Jordan is offering 13 free training courses on Coursera for young people in Jordan, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, as part of a wider initiative to promote digital learning and community empowerment.
Veon, Beeline Kazakhstan, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and the GSMA are collaborating to bridge the “AI language gap” for under-represented languages. They aim to develop tools and documentation for languages spoken in countries like Pakistan, Ukraine, and Bangladesh, addressing the limited resources that hinder AI model performance and inclusivity.
Bayanat reported a 12% YoY revenue increase to AED113 million ($31 million) for Q1 2024, with a 9% growth in net profit. Key growth drivers included strong product offerings and strategic partnerships. The company emphasized significant investments in R&D and a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance AI services.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched Falcon 2, featuring Falcon 2 11B and Falcon 2 11B VLM models. These efficient, multilingual, and multimodal AI models surpass competitors and are open-source, providing developers with advanced tools for various applications. TII plans to further enhance these models with advanced machine learning capabilities.
Savoye will showcase its advanced automation and AI solutions at Seamless Middle East 2024. Highlights include Autonomous Case-Handling Robots (ACR) and upgraded ODATiO software to enhance warehouse operations. The event underscores the Middle East’s investment in cutting-edge technologies, driving significant growth in the region’s logistics and supply chain sector.
