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.
At the World Economic Forum, experts discussed the “AI divide” in developing countries, emphasizing challenges such as limited energy, computing power, and talent. Deemah Al-Yahya stressed the need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to bridge the gap, while promoting access to emerging technologies through digital assets.
Ericsson has partnered with Grameenphone to enhance telecom services in Bangladesh, expanding Business Support Systems (BSS) and introducing AI-powered features. This collaboration aims to improve service delivery, reduce turnaround times, and support Grameenphone’s digital transformation, setting a global benchmark for telecom operations.
Oracle is significantly expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in the UAE to meet the region’s rapidly growing demand for digital transformation. The company is increasing its capacity in Abu Dhabi, adding GPUs to its data centers, and focusing on sovereign cloud solutions, including its Alloy platform, for government and public sector clients.
Salesforce has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, along with a partnership with IBM to launch an AI Center of Excellence. The company also committed to upskilling 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to reduce wastewater and redesign systems for water recycling, as discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Experts highlighted how AI can help manage water resources more efficiently, reduce energy usage, and create sustainable solutions for the growing global water crisis.
Abu Dhabi has launched the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027” with a focus on AI-driven government services. The strategy includes significant investments in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, aiming to establish the emirate as a global leader in digital innovation, contribute to the economy, and create thousands of jobs.
