Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Moro Hub and SAP announced a partnership to integrate SAP’s Business AI into the Moro Hub Data Centre by 2025. This collaboration supports the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031, aiming to expedite AI adoption and drive technological advancement across the region, enhancing business efficiency and innovation.
Dubai has appointed 22 Chief AI Officers across government entities to lead AI-enabled government operations, as part of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI), aiming to establish the emirate as a global leader in AI innovation.
iGA and Beyon Connect are launching an enhanced eKey system in Bahrain, incorporating advanced technologies and AI to provide secure, seamless digital service access. The new system aims to improve security and user experience for public and private sectors, set to launch by the end of the year.
SDAIA has earned the ISO 42001 certification for 2024, acknowledging its adherence to international AI management standards in planning, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Microsoft, in partnership with MCIT, has expanded its datacentre region in Qatar, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses. This initiative supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, enabling public and private sectors to leverage advanced AI technologies, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth.
IFS has announced the general availability of its latest IFS Cloud release, featuring AI-powered functionalities to enhance operational effectiveness and profitability. Key highlights include the IFS.ai Copilot, Analytics as a Service, and enhanced sustainability tools, aimed at improving decision-making, optimizing resource utilization, and driving business success.
Digital Dubai received widespread attention at Gitex Africa 2024 in Marrakech, showcasing its vision of a digital city. The event highlighted Emirati-Moroccan relations, investment opportunities, and discussions on AI, cybersecurity, and education, with notable participation from global and African delegates.
RIDEZ has launched a comprehensive mobile app and AI-powered IoT device, RIDEZ PLUS, to support cyclists in the UAE. The app offers features like cycling shop listings, roadside assistance, and trainer searches, while RIDEZ PLUS ensures safety with real-time accident detection and SOS alerts, enhancing the cycling experience for all.
Dubai’s AI Retreat, hosted at the Museum of the Future on June 11, will gather over 1,000 AI experts to discuss AI adoption strategies. Organized under the DUB.AI initiative, the event aims to cement Dubai as a global AI hub, enhance the digital economy, and support Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 with significant economic contributions.
Orange Jordan launched the third season of its AI Incubator, in partnership with ISSF and PSUT. The program received 108 applications, shortlisted to 7 finalists. The AI Incubator aims to support AI-based startups and students, enhancing their skills, securing investments, and fostering socio-economic development in Jordan.