Artificial Intelligence
Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Letter to G20: The road to recovery will be digital first
By: Börje Ekholm, President & CEO of Ericsson and Erik Ekudden, Group CTO and Head of Technology & Strategy Following last week’s B20 summit in Riyadh, co-chairs of the inaugural Digitalization Taskforce Börje Ekholm and Erik Ekudden call on G20 policy makers and enterprises to work together to build a strong foundation for tomorrow’s innovation […]
INTDV to showcase five groundbreaking products in GITEX 2020
INTDV will unveil high-end technologies of the most promising key players in the Middle East INTDV, one of the Middle East’s leading emerging tech companies, headquartered in Riyadh with offices operating in Dubai, Kuwait and Cairo, will showcase five innovative products in GITEX 2020, which will kick off on December 6. Held in the Dubai World […]
Samsung wraps up its AI training as part of the Samsung Innovation Campus
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 10 November 2020: In line with the Kingdom’s goal to drive forward digital innovation, Samsung Electronics Co., today Ltd., concluded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), a worldwide initiative which aims to provide students with academic and professional skills in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), to support their employability […]
Huawei chief AI scientist shares how to reduce AI bias during Global AI Summit
Riyadh, KSA – Artificial intelligence (AI) is more important for industries than ever before, especially as Saudi Arabia’s leadership drives the Kingdom towards a digitally-empowered future. During the recently held Global AI Summit—organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and G20 Saudi Secretariat as part of The International Conferences Program—Dr. Qi Tian, Chief Scientist in […]
SDAIA partner with Huawei to launch National AI Capability Development Program
Cooperation comes in line with the mandate of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to lead the Kingdom’s ambitious data and AI agenda
How Smart Assistants Enhance Convenience and Connected Living
Intelligent virtual assistants (IVA) have seen tremendous growth as AI technology has enhanced its application across devices. The functionality offers accessibility and unrivaled convenience that have helped drive its success in the market. Reports estimate that the global IVA market reached a value of US$ 2.75 Billion in 2019 , showing the increasing interest and […]
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Arishi Set to Expand the Possibilities of New Technologies in the Middle East & Beyond
Arishi – a leading agency of technology experts, specialising in the delivery of next-level virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions – has today announced the opening of its brand-new office in Al Khatem Tower on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Having delivered outstanding results for a diverse portfolio of clients […]
Huawei: Creating New Value with Synergy Across Five Tech Domains
[Shanghai, China, September 23, 2020] HUAWEI CONNECT 2020 opened today in Shanghai. HUAWEI CONNECT is an annual flagship event hosted by Huawei for the global ICT industry. It is a platform where Huawei discloses its major strategies. In 2016, Huawei envisioned an intelligent world and called upon its partners worldwide to build a diverse and thriving […]
New AI-writer, Kundera, launches in Middle East with 10,000 downloads in first 48 hours
Dubai-based start-up, KF Solutions, has announced the launch of Kundera, a unique mobile application developed in the United Arab Emirates that will enable individuals and businesses to research and generate articles in minutes to improve productivity and increase efficiency. The mobile app and web platform for enterprise, was launched today (14th September) in English, with […]
Microsoft report: 16% of Saudi institutions consider AI a top priority.
stc Academy announced the winners of the AIDEA Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI) which was held in cooperation with Microsoft Arabia with the aim of developing the AI skills of business directors at stc and enable them to generate innovative ideas to enhance the efficiency of the telecommunication sector. The participants of AlDEA Competition received […]
Singapore Researchers Look to Intel Neuromorphic Computing to Help Enable Robots That ‘Feel’
Two researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), who are members of the Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC), presented new findings demonstrating the promise of event-based vision and touch sensing in combination with Intel’s neuromorphic processing for robotics. The work highlights how bringing a sense of touch to robotics can significantly improve capabilities and […]
DGWorld brings the future of AI and digitization with “WIZO”
: DGWorld, the leading AI and Digitalization Company, has launched the new version of its humanoid robot at the Ai Everything Summer Conference held on July 16, 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Center. WIZO serves a multi-functional purpose in pushing beyond the boundaries and limitations of a service robot with big data analysis & […]
Samsung Innovation Campus and Misk Academy partner to launch Artificial Intelligence program equipping Saudi youth with future skills
Samsung Innovation Campus, a global educational program that equips students with future-proof skill, has partnered with Misk Academy to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses in Saudi Arabia to prepare the next generation with the critical knowledge, competencies and attitudes they need to boost their careers, support their employability and flourish in this new technology-driven future. […]
Huawei Brings Together its Smart Devices with the Seamless AI Life Strategy
Huawei last year announced its Seamless AI Life Strategy which aims to provide users with an all-scenario experience across multiple smart devices in today’s “all-connected” age. In line with its global vision, Huawei Consumer Business Group aims to deliver in the Middle East and Africa an intelligent experience to consumers across all scenarios, including smart […]
SAS and Microsoft partner to further shape the future of analytics and AI
Microsoft Corp. and SAS today announced an extensive technology and go-to-market strategic partnership. The two companies will enable customers to easily run their SAS® workloads in the cloud, expanding their business solutions and unlocking critical value from their digital transformation initiatives. As part of the partnership, the companies will migrate SAS’ analytical products and industry […]
Madinah Development Authority and Huawei join forces to combat spread of COVID-19 with technology
Huawei contribution part of ongoing CSR efforts in the Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 10, 2020: With the government of Saudi Arabia encouraging public and private sector collaboration in the use of advanced technologies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Madinah Development Authority and Huawei. […]
Huawei Focuses on Building Seamless AI Life as Ubiquitous Connectivity Opens New Market Opportunities
At the 2020 Huawei Analyst Summit held in Shenzhen, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) met with analysts to discuss the latest industry trends, innovative technologies, and ecosystem development. The theme of this year’s summit was “Seamless AI Life”, and the discussion focused on the direction of future business development. “The Internet of Everything era has […]
NetApp Powers the Data Fabric Bringing Digital Humans to Life
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the leader in cloud data services, has been selected by 3Lateral, a global leader in the “digital humans” industry, to help deliver a data-driven approach for the creation of incredibly realistic human characters for video games, movies, and wider industrial and AI applications. 3Lateral, part of Epic Games, has pioneered the concept […]
Paladion Recognized as Winner of Microsoft’s 2020 Most Innovative AI Solution
Paladion, a global leader in AI-Driven Managed Detection and Response, is pleased to announce it has won the 2020 Most Innovative AI Solution award presented by Microsoft. Microsoft AI Awards 2.0 is an initiative of Microsoft to encourage innovation in Artificial Intelligence, identify fresh talent, as well as find new solutions for positive change across sectors. […]
Ericsson launches AI-powered Energy Infrastructure Operations
Decreases OPEX and CO2 emissions for communications service providers using AI and data analytics to optimize energy efficiency and maximize site availability Reduced energy consumption, site visits and outages enable service providers to meet current and future traffic demands while addressing the energy and climate challenge New solution integrated into the Ericsson Operations Engine – […]
World’s first ever AI Art hackathon opens in Riyadh
The world’s first AI Art hackathon – the AI Artathon – has opened today in Riyadh, with 300 experts in data science and AI, graphic designers and artists competing to create visual arts using artificial intelligence. The AI Artathon will take place over three days, with competitors taking part in workshops and training sessions to […]
His Highness the Minister of Culture: AI Artathon confirms the leadership’s interest in all cultural sectors
Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture, the closing ceremony of the AI Artathon took place this evening at the King Abdullah Financial Center in Riyadh, during which the winners of the first round of the competition were announced. The winning teams will have their […]