Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mindware has expanded its MAGIC Hub to include comprehensive AI services, simplifying AI adoption for customers. This strategic move supports partners through all AI deployment phases, offering tailored solutions across various industries. Integrating top technologies, Mindware aims to lead in digital transformation and AI distribution in the region.
Ooredoo Group has partnered with Nvidia to bring the full-stack AI platform to the Middle East, enhancing AI infrastructure and offering advanced AI tools to governments, enterprises, and startups across the region.
The UAE’s AI Office has partnered with Rittal FZE to boost AI initiatives, enhance learning, and strengthen digital infrastructure. This collaboration, formalized at the AI Retreat 2024, aims to develop future competencies, support green technologies, and position the UAE as a global hub for AI innovation.
A new app developed by Virginia Tech and Medina Tech Ltd. aims to help Bangladeshi farmers identify and manage crop pests. The Groundnut IPM app provides crucial pest management information, using AI for real-time detection and GPS for location-based recommendations. The app, available in Bengali, is free and will be piloted to 1,000 farmers.
The AI Retreat 2024, organized by DCAI and the National Program for Artificial Intelligence, launched a joint business incubator programme by DFF and Meta. The initiative aims to leverage Meta’s “LLAMA 3” model to drive AI innovation across industries, supporting Dubai’s economic goals and fostering global AI collaboration.
Wahyd Logistics, a pioneering logistics solutions provider, is at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its operations, setting…
At the inaugural AI Retreat, UAE Minister Omar Sultan AlOlama announced plans to shape Dubai’s development over the next 185 years through AI. Emphasizing immediate action, the event gathered over 2,500 leaders to discuss AI legislation, talent, and infrastructure, aiming to solidify Dubai’s position as a global AI leader.
Dell Technologies and Presight have signed an MoU to develop AI and big data solutions, enhancing digital transformation in the UAE. The collaboration will focus on innovative edge, open RAN, and IoT analytics architectures, combining Presight’s AI expertise with Dell’s infrastructure solutions for sustainable and secure advancements.
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.