Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to explore AI research and applications cooperation. The talks align with the UAE’s ambition to build an integrated AI ecosystem, supported by investments in mega data centers, Arabic AI models, and a U.S. partnership for a global AI campus.
K2 Think sets a new standard for AI reasoning by delivering superior performance with compact architecture. At just 32 billion parameters, it rivals models twenty times larger, achieving top math benchmark scores and record-breaking inference speeds. Fully open source, it reflects the UAE’s leadership in pioneering transparent, collaborative, and efficient AI innovation.
The UAE has been ranked second worldwide in AI capability, ahead of China, South Korea, and the UK, according to TRG. With vast computing power, over 700 AI-focused firms, strong government frameworks, and nationwide AI education initiatives, the Emirates is positioning itself as a global hub for artificial intelligence.
Saudi Arabia and UAE invest billions in AI infrastructure and data centers, racing to become the Middle East’s leading AI hubs. Saudi Arabia leads in planned data center capacity, while both nations forge key partnerships and government-backed initiatives amid global tech rivalries.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are aggressively investing in AI hubs and massive data center infrastructure, positioning themselves as Middle East leaders in artificial intelligence amid geopolitical tech rivalries. Both countries aim to leverage AI for economic diversification but face challenges in talent and frontier innovation.