Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google Cloud has opened new offices in Kuwait, licensed by KDIPA, to support the country’s digital transformation and economic development. The expansion aligns with Kuwait’s National Vision 2035, focusing on modernization, smart economy, and infrastructure, and aims to enhance government services, cybersecurity, and economic growth through advanced digital technologies.
Google expands its Gemini service to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Turkey, supporting English and nine Indian languages. The Gemini chatbot is now available on any device with 6 GB RAM, enhancing communication and productivity for users in over 165 regions worldwide.
Google Cloud’s Doha Summit celebrated a year of growth and AI innovation in Qatar, with over 1,000 attendees highlighting the impact of Google Cloud’s services. Discussions focused on AI advancements, digital transformation, and future potential, emphasizing the region’s growing digital landscape.
Telenor Velocity and Google have partnered to nurture tech startups in Pakistan through the Google Cloud Startup Competition 2024. This initiative aims to drive innovation in AI, fintech, and other sectors, offering winners a cash prize and networking opportunities, thereby enhancing Pakistan’s tech ecosystem and entrepreneurial landscape.
Google for Education and Tech Valley Pakistan met with Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss enhancing education for out-of-school children in Pakistan. They explored deploying educational tools and Chromebooks to bridge learning gaps, emphasizing public-private partnerships to transform Pakistan into a knowledge export hub and improve educational outcomes.