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 Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is embracing artificial intelligence to enhance digital media capabilities. Saad Nafel Al-Azmi highlighted the growing interest in AI during a recent meeting, emphasizing the Union’s commitment to innovation, including training programs and competitions to advance new media in the Arab world.
At the Intersec 2025 Summit in Dubai, global experts will discuss AI’s dual role in cybersecurity, focusing on enhancing defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats.
The United Arab Emirates University has launched its Artificial Intelligence Agenda for 2025-2031, aimed at enhancing academic and research programs. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s national AI strategy, focusing on equipping future generations with essential technological skills and establishing the university as a leader in AI integration.
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.
SCAI and Elm have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance AI capabilities in Saudi government services. The partnership, announced at the Global AI Summit, will focus on AI technologies like machine learning and generative AI to improve government operations in line with Vision 2030.
Moro Hub has awarded Parkin Company the Green Certificate for its sustainability initiatives through the implementation of Moro Green Cloud. Presented at Wetex 2024, this recognition highlights Parkin’s efforts in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption, demonstrating a commitment to a greener future in the public parking sector.
ADQ has partnered with Switzerland’s EQTY Lab to advance the responsible adoption of AI technologies across its portfolio. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in key sectors like healthcare and energy, while introducing the AI Integrity suite to ensure governance and accountability in AI applications.
At Huawei Connect 2024 in Shanghai, Bahrain highlighted its AI advancements, with Dr. Jassim Haji discussing the nation’s innovative strategies. The event also saw the launch of the Global Digitalisation Index, placing Bahrain 41st globally and showcasing its strong digital infrastructure.
Dell Technologies has partnered with Saudi-based Ejada to advance AI and multi-cloud solutions, focusing on innovation in Saudi Arabia. This strategic collaboration, aimed at driving technological advancements, was sealed with an MoU signed at the 24 Fintech Summit in Riyadh.
Kearney will highlight AI and VR’s roles in security at Intersec Saudi Arabia, focusing on predictive and personalized solutions for smart cities. The event will feature discussions on global threats and innovative security strategies from October 1 to 3.