Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TII and NVIDIA have launched the Middle East’s first Joint AI & Robotics Lab in Abu Dhabi, integrating Falcon AI models with NVIDIA’s compute platforms to develop humanoids, embodied AI, and real-time robotic systems. The initiative cements the UAE’s role as a global leader in applied AI and robotics innovation.
KACST’s training program highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce in cutting-edge technologies, ensuring young Saudis are both creators and leaders in the global digital economy.
The 2025 WRC presented key trends in embodied intelligent robotics, emphasizing cognition, AI design, and safety. The conference highlighted collaborative robot swarms, human interaction, and ethical considerations shaping the future of robotics.
Arcapita, in partnership with Parkway Venture Capital, is investing in a high-growth AI portfolio focused on robotics, quantum computing, and generative AI. The portfolio includes Figure AI and SandboxAQ, aiming to provide exposure to early-stage businesses shaping the future of AI technology, a market expected to grow significantly by 2030.
Alimak Group has partnered with Skyline Robotics in a five-year exclusive agreement to develop automated Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) for facade access. The project combines Alimak’s expertise in vertical access solutions with Skyline’s robotics technology, focusing on automated window cleaning and facade maintenance for the real estate industry.
NITDA and Cisco have signed an MoU to advance AI and smart agriculture in Nigeria. This partnership will implement pilot projects in AI, broadband, smart agriculture, and technology learning hubs, aligning with national goals for digitisation, food security, and economic growth.
The 13th Bahrain National Robotics Competition, under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, concluded successfully, showcasing young talent in STEM. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Britus Education, the competition emphasized environmental sustainability through robotics, with significant participation from students across various educational levels.
The 13th Bahrain National Robotics Competition, themed ‘Allies of the Earth’, has started under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Britus Education, the event aims to enhance students’ skills in robotics and AI, with 364 participants from 118 teams.