12 October 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Oman Ranks Fourth Globally Among Developing Economies in Attracting Digital Infrastructure Investment

Shahzaib03 mins

Oman ranks fourth among developing nations in attracting foreign investment for digital infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2024, reflecting its growing role as a regional technology hub. Through national initiatives like the AI and Advanced Digital Technologies Programme, Oman is accelerating its digital transformation and aiming for a significant increase in the digital economy’s contribution to GDP by 2040.

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Qatar and UAE Launch Sovereign AI Cloud Services to Boost Local Innovation and Data Sovereignty

Shahzaib03 mins

Qatar’s Ooredoo and the UAE’s du have launched sovereign AI cloud services hosted locally to provide secure, low-latency access to advanced AI computing power. Ooredoo’s platform, powered by Nvidia Hopper GPUs, and du’s “National Hypercloud,” built on Oracle Alloy infrastructure, aim to accelerate AI adoption in sectors like finance, healthcare, and smart cities. These sovereign clouds enable compliance with national data policies while fostering innovation among governments, startups, and enterprises.

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SLT-MOBITEL Mobile Launches AI Pazz, Sri Lanka’s First AI-Powered Legal Research Platform in Partnership with Redblocks AI

Shahzaib02 mins

SLT-MOBITEL Mobile and Redblocks AI have launched AI Pazz, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered legal research platform, offering advanced tools and the largest digital legal library. The platform enhances research efficiency for law students and professionals, with exclusive discounts and free trials for SLT-MOBITEL customers.

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Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology Team Wins Best AI Use Award at 2025 Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge

Shahzaib02 mins

A Pakistani student team from IST won the Best AI Use Award at the APAC Solution Challenge 2025 for their AI-driven disaster preparedness solution, while another team from NUCES FAST also reached the top 10. These achievements reflect Pakistan’s rising potential in artificial intelligence and innovation on the global stage.

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Morocco’s Deputy Minister Stresses AI Integration as Key to National Sovereignty and Development at First National AI Conference

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Morocco’s Deputy Minister emphasized the urgent need to integrate AI into national strategies to protect sovereignty and promote social equity. Speaking at the inaugural National AI Conference, she urged the public sector to adapt and lead AI adoption aligned with Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision, reinforcing the country’s role in shaping Africa’s technological future.

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