Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The African Cybersecurity Forum in Rabat focuses on strengthening digital security across the continent, with discussions on AI-driven threat detection and cybersecurity transformation. Moroccan ministers emphasized the need for greater pan-African collaboration in securing digital infrastructures, with Morocco at the forefront of cybersecurity development in Africa.
SecurityPal, a Kathmandu-based startup, helps tech companies streamline security questionnaires using a combination of AI and human expertise. The company has grown rapidly, reaching $10 million in revenue and securing major clients like Airtable and Figma. SecurityPal aims to build a tech hub in Nepal while providing competitive salaries and opportunities.
Ai Everything Global Summit in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will dive into the changing dynamics of AI, showcasing innovations from global leaders in tech, government, and investment. With over 200 speakers and influential figures, the event aims to reshape AI strategies and drive future technological progress across industries.
Oman will release a revised national AI policy in early 2025, incorporating sector developments and feedback. The updated policy will drive AI development and safeguard national interests. The government aims to increase the digital economy’s contribution to GDP and develop an Omani large language model and AI studio.
Zain Jordan has implemented an AI-powered chatbot platform using OpenAI’s LLM and OCR technology to improve document management efficiency. The platform allows employees to quickly retrieve data from both digital and scanned documents, saving time, reducing costs, and increasing accuracy, while driving digital transformation within the organization.
Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Ahmed Al-Khalifa discussed the need for a unified health data framework in the GCC at Arab Health 2024. The Digital Health & AI Forum highlighted AI’s role in improving healthcare, with key insights on the benefits of secure, accessible health data across the region.
Kuwait has seen a 25% reduction in traffic violations following the implementation of AI-powered road surveillance cameras. These cameras have successfully detected violations like mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance, recording over 40,000 infractions in just 20 days, contributing to improved road safety and compliance with traffic laws.
Oracle plans to train and certify 350,000 individuals across the Middle East to address the growing demand for Oracle Cloud. The initiative will focus on skills in cloud technologies, AI, DevOps, and more. The program will support the region’s AI economy and create a local pool of certified professionals.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications met with the French Ambassador to discuss attracting greater French investment in Egypt’s ICT sector, focusing on AI and digital outsourcing. The meeting also included plans for Egypt’s participation in the upcoming AI Summit and a French business forum, highlighting the country’s growing digital capabilities.
Turkcell’s AI-P5G project, focused on optimizing cloud-based 5G network management using AI, has received support from TÜBİTAK, making it the first telecom company to earn this recognition. The project aims to enhance automation in network management and contribute to Turkey’s digital transformation and AI technology ecosystem.