Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
World Summit AI Qatar 2025 will convene global experts, policymakers, and innovators in Doha on December 9–10 to explore responsible AI, infrastructure, frontier systems, sustainability, and enterprise adoption. Featuring 100+ speakers and aligned with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, the summit reinforces the Gulf’s growing influence in the global AI ecosystem.
Morocco has signed an agreement to develop a sovereign national AI platform and LLM framework, ensuring tools reflect the country’s cultural, linguistic, and legal environment. The initiative will provide secure, rights-respecting AI services and position Morocco as a leader in ethical and responsible digital innovation.
UNDP, GSMA, and e& have unveiled an AI-powered platform to generate real-time insights from non-conventional data, helping policymakers address critical issues like climate change and public health. This initiative supports sustainable development across the Arab States, ensuring that AI is deployed ethically and responsibly for impactful decision-making.
The American School of Bahrain (ASB) has become the first school in the GCC to receive the Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) endorsement from the Middle States Association. This milestone highlights ASB’s leadership in AI literacy, ethics, and its commitment to preparing students and staff for the future of AI technology.