Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar Airways and Google produced two complete AI-generated films during a 15-hour flight using Starlink’s high-speed connectivity and Google’s Gemini and Veo 3.1 models. The Sky Studio Challenge showcases the future of in-flight creativity, proving that complex cloud workflows and full commercial production can now be completed before landing.
HUMAIN and Adobe will co-develop culturally aware generative AI models built on Arabic-first data, integrating them into Adobe’s global creative tools and HUMAIN’s sovereign AI ecosystem. Powered by Qualcomm hardware, the partnership will deliver multimodal AI that reflects Middle Eastern identity across advertising, entertainment, education and digital content creation.
AWS and Virgin Mobile UAE have partnered to implement Generative AI solutions that automate identity verification and customer support, achieving 98% fraud detection accuracy and 25% call resolution through AI. The collaboration strengthens operational efficiency, compliance, and customer experience in UAE telecommunications.
e& UAE and Open Innovation have released a strategic white paper outlining how Generative AI can drive innovation, compliance, and monetization, marking a major step in the UAE’s AI-powered digital transformation.
Google and GOMYCODE have launched the “Build with AI” initiative to train 1,000 Nigerian developers in Generative AI. The 11-week programme will teach practical skills using Gemini, with applications in fintech, healthtech, and agritech, and will culminate in a demo day showcasing local innovation.
UAE tech leaders rank cloud and generative AI as top priorities for the next three years, emphasizing the need for upskilling to address security, cloud management, and automation challenges. The global study highlights that balancing AI adoption with talent development is key to successful digital transformation.
Qatar is rapidly advancing its digital skills landscape, with a remarkable increase in Generative AI and professional certificate enrollments, leading the Arab world in technology and data science proficiency. The nation’s rise to 40th place globally in skills proficiency underscores its commitment to digital transformation and workforce development under Digital Agenda 2030. Qatar’s strong focus on AI education and readiness positions it as a regional leader in innovation and sustainable economic growth.
Qatar has experienced a dramatic rise in Generative AI and professional certificate enrolments, leading the Arab world in technology skills and climbing to 40th globally. This growth supports the country’s Digital Agenda 2030 ambitions and reflects strong investment in workforce development.
Nvidia and Perplexity’s partnership marks a significant push to localize AI models for European languages, overcoming data limitations and cultural nuances. This effort aims to deliver advanced AI reasoning capabilities tailored to regional markets, boosting adoption and business productivity.
Meta has launched its first standalone AI assistant app, offering personalized voice interactions and a social feed for sharing AI-generated content. The app also integrates with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and features a conversational AI mode. Meta’s open-source Llama model allows developers to customize AI software to their needs.