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 UAE Media Council has warned against the unauthorized use of AI to depict national symbols or figures, labeling it a violation of media standards. It stressed that AI misuse for misinformation, defamation, or hate speech is a punishable offence, urging media users to comply with legal and ethical guidelines.
Morocco’s Minister Amal El Falah Seghrouchni met with OpenAI to discuss AI cooperation, focusing on building a culturally aligned AI ecosystem. The initiative seeks to harness AI for education, governance, and sustainability, advancing Morocco’s innovation agenda while balancing global partnerships with local priorities.
Egyptian startup Luciq (formerly Instabug) has launched an “agentic” AI platform that proactively monitors, diagnoses, and fixes mobile app issues before they impact users. By pioneering Agentic Mobile Observability, Luciq aims to set a new industry standard for app reliability, resilience, and user experience.
AIONOS and ACME have signed a strategic alliance to boost AI adoption in Bahrain, aligned with Vision 2030. The partnership will target key sectors including healthcare, education, and manufacturing, aiming to empower businesses, accelerate digital transformation, and position Bahrain as a hub for innovation and sustainable growth.
Figure AI has raised over $1 billion in Series C funding, reaching a $39 billion valuation. The round, led by Parkway and supported by Brookfield, NVIDIA, Salesforce, Intel, and others, highlights growing global confidence in humanoid robotics. Arcapita’s role underscores regional investors’ leadership in frontier AI technologies.
Dewan Architects + Engineers advanced its digital transformation at AU 2025, shifting from custom automation to AI-powered workflows. With Quible, its in-house BIM-to-AI tool, the firm now uses AI to generate scripts in seconds, eliminate bottlenecks, and empower data-driven design decisions, signaling a paradigm shift in the AEC industry.
The UAE’s 50 chief AI officers toured major US tech companies including Google, Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft to preview unreleased AI technologies. The trip, part of Vision 2031, aims to boost partnerships, pilot climate and digital solutions, and position the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.
TII and NVIDIA have launched the Middle East’s first Joint AI & Robotics Lab in Abu Dhabi, integrating Falcon AI models with NVIDIA’s compute platforms to develop humanoids, embodied AI, and real-time robotic systems. The initiative cements the UAE’s role as a global leader in applied AI and robotics innovation.
The UAE, through G42 and its subsidiaries, is accelerating its AI-driven transformation across sectors from energy and cybersecurity to culture and finance. These advancements support the nation’s ambition to achieve digital sovereignty, enhance global competitiveness, and establish itself as a premier hub for innovation by 2030.
Vodafone Qatar and the Khwarizmi Artificial Intelligence Center (KAIC) have partnered to accelerate AI-driven innovation in telecom and enterprise services. The collaboration will deliver advanced digital solutions, enhance customer experiences, and support Qatar’s digital transformation and ambition to become a regional innovation hub.