Dr. Shai Misan is expanding SaluberMD to Bahrain, merging global expertise with local talent to advance AI-driven healthcare. The new branch will provide top-tier AI training for local professionals, offer high-quality telemedicine services, and create high-tech jobs, positioning Bahrain as a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
The logistics sector, a backbone of global trade, has been witnessing significant advancements due to AI’s integration.
SLB and Aker BP have formed a long-term partnership to co-develop an AI-driven digital platform using the Delfi platform. This initiative aims to enhance Aker BP’s E&P operations by leveraging advanced AI and cloud technology, driving efficiency, production, and sustainability, and establishing a unified data environment for subsurface workflows.
The Saudi Data and AI Authority has launched new technical infrastructure projects and data centers in Riyadh. These state-of-the-art centers, built to UPTIME Institute standards, aim to boost capacity and efficiency. The initiative supports SDAIA’s strategy for sustainable data centers with advanced electrical and mechanical systems.
Batelco has launched Basma, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to enhance customer experience. Available 24/7 in English and Arabic, Basma assists with bill inquiries, usage tracking, package installments, and more. This initiative marks a significant step in Batelco’s digital transformation and technological advancement in Bahrain’s telecom sector.
Orange Jordan and the Public Security Directorate conducted a session on AI’s role in transforming public security operations. The session aimed to enhance knowledge on AI applications, including crime prediction and cyber threat detection, promoting digital culture and improving security strategies and responses across various departments.
Bayanat, a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and South Korean autonomous technology firm Autonomous a2z, have announced a joint venture to develop and deploy autonomous systems in the UAE and the wider MENA region. This partnership was launched at the DRIFTx event in Abu Dhabi, showcasing a teleoperated vehicle from South Korea, and aligns with UAE’s technological innovation goals.
Umniah Jordan will implement Ericsson’s AI and machine learning solutions to reduce energy consumption across its network operations after a successful proof-of-concept demonstrated a 20% reduction in 5G power usage. This follows previous AI-related collaborations between Ericsson and Umniah to optimize and expand network services.
The Pak-China Joint Lab for AI and Smart Agriculture at UAF is transforming Pakistan’s agriculture with advanced technologies like drones and AI, improving productivity and sustainability. This initiative supports local farmers and aligns with efforts to tackle climate challenges and food security.
Aramco Digital partners with WWT to develop an AI-powered Digital Innovation Economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The collaboration aims to transform energy and healthcare sectors, accelerate AI infrastructure, and enhance local capabilities, driving sustainable economic growth and technological innovation in the Kingdom.
