Google’s AI Opportunity Initiative in MENA aims to enhance AI skills and accessibility, backed by a $15 million investment through 2027. The initiative targets education, healthcare, and digital literacy, with a focus on underserved communities, predicting a $320 billion boost to the region’s economy by 2030.
SandboxAQ plans to leverage large quantitative AI models (LQMs) to enhance the UAE’s economic capabilities in sectors like biotechnology, finance, and energy. The company emphasizes the potential for LQMs to create intellectual property, improve patient outcomes, and support the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
Morocco has launched its Digital 2030 strategy, aiming to transform the economy and society by creating 240,000 digital jobs and generating 100 billion dirhams ($10.36 billion) for GDP. The plan includes launching 3,000 startups and expanding 5G coverage, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure and innovation.
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Pakistan’s IT and telecom sectors at the Tech Festival ITCN Asia. The event emphasized collaboration among government, private sector, and academic institutions, with forecasts suggesting IT exports may grow from $10 billion to $18 billion by 2028.
Saudi Arabia ranks second among G20 nations in the UN Telecommunication Infrastructure Index, reflecting the Kingdom’s significant progress in enhancing digital infrastructure to support robust e-government initiatives and spur economic growth.
Jordan’s digital payments have skyrocketed to 19.2 billion dinars in just eight months, a 54% increase from last year, driven by popular platforms like “Click,” “Jumobi,” and “eFAWATEERcom.” This surge reflects a significant shift towards digital financial solutions in the country.
AI is projected to significantly enhance the UAE’s GDP, contributing up to $100 billion by 2030, as highlighted by Astra Tech’s CEO at the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival.
The Jordan Economic Forum urged increased efforts to integrate digital technology across sectors to boost the national economy. Emphasizing the importance of digital capabilities and innovation, the forum called for investment in research, development, and digital skills to enhance operational efficiency and global competitiveness, advocating for collaboration between government and the private sector.
