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.

Perfect Corp. Introduces Multiple Earring Placement for Hyper-Realistic 3D AR Virtual Try-On for Jewelry
The new AR enhancements will allow fine jewelry brands to enable virtual try-on for earrings and other ear jewelry in 13 unique positions across the ear Dubai, UAE – April, 2022—Perfect Corp., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, today announced an exciting extension to its 3D AR virtual try-on solution for […]

AI-powered Ericsson Performance Optimizers – top network performance and automation, rolled into one
The new solution leverages automation, scalability, speed, accuracy, and consistency in network optimization to enable a superior subscriber experience, while reducing operating costs. Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar trialed the software solution at a major football tournament and noted improved uplink capacity along with gains on speed and traffic volume. A part of Ericsson’s Cognitive Software […]

Quara Holding Teams Up with Orion Star, the Largest Robotic Categories Provider of Beijing Winter Olympics, to Bring Best-in-Class Robots to Saudi Arabia
Beijing, China; April 18, 2022: Quara Holding, the leading technology startup incubator and innovation hub, today announced a strategic partnership with Beijing Orion Star Technology Co., Ltd. (“Orion Star”), a global pioneering smart services robotic company and the largest robotic categories provider for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The partnership will pair Orion Star’s cutting-edge […]

Could moving to secured hyperelliptic curves help build a better blockchain?
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 15 April 2022 – Elliptic curves are widely used in cryptographic algorithms for key exchange and blockchain applications. In addition, there is growing interest in moving to more efficient options, such as hyperelliptic curves. The jury is still out when it comes to deciding if hyperelliptic curves make the computations faster. Now a collaborative […]

Researchers teaching machines to talk like humans
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 12 April 2022: In 1949, Bell Labs researchers Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver outlined a basic framework for constructing communication networks in the book The Mathematical Theory of Communication. Many of their core ideas laid the foundations for the staggering improvements in communications networks and computers over the ensuing decades. But seminal ideas […]

Perfect Corp., Leading Global SaaS AI and AR Beauty and Fashion Tech Solutions Provider, Expands Its Presence Across the GCC Region
Dubai, UAE | March 2022: Perfect Corp., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider is increasing its global presence by expanding its operations across the Gulf region. Perfect Corp., which is already working with hundreds of high-profile brands in over 80 countries, has started more regionalized partnerships across the […]

AIBC ASIA SUMMIT GEARS UP TO SHOWCASE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
~ Renewable Energy, Blockchain, Crypto Currencies shape the 2022 AIBC Asia Summit ~ The stage is set for the 2022 AIBC Asia Summit to showcase emerging technologies of the world in the UAE. The much-awaited two-day event is scheduled to be held from 20-23 March 2022 at Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City. […]

Haber brings AI driven efficiency and sustainability accelerator to the MENA region
Dubai, United Arab of Emirates – March 11, 2022: Haber, an India based AI start-up, steps into the MENA market with industry-transforming AI technology. It provides solutions that automate tedious manual processes such as sample collection, measurement, analysis and intervention at factories. With the economy booming and pacing up, AI is being introduced more into […]

SAS Honored by the UAE Leadership at the Hackathon 5.0
As one of the key event sponsors, SAS showcased the power of AI and machine learning Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (8th March 2022): With the successful conclusion of the UAE Hackathon 5.0, SAS, leader in analytics, was honored by H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development and H. E. Engineer Majed Sultan Al […]

MicroStrategy, Magnoos Enter into a Strategic Partnership to Make Business Intelligence Easily Accessible and Available
The partnership aims to help regional organizations overcome the bottlenecks in adopting AI and Analytics Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 09, 2022 – MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest independent publicly-traded business intelligence company, today announced a strategic partnership with Magnoos Information Systems, the leading Software Value Added Reseller in the Middle East and Africa region […]
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Taqnia ETS Company announces the signing of an MoU with Star.Vision Ltd to develop innovative geospatial products and services that can enhance the local content & serve the promising Saudi market. #WDS2022
TAQNIA ETS and TAQNIA SPACE – subsidiaries of TAQNIA; the PIF owned company – signed an MoU with STAR.VISION Hangzhou LTD to collaborate on the development of innovative space technologies, satellites, artificial intelligence technologies and geospatial products. Eng. Abdulaziz S. Al-Farraj CEO of TAQNIA ETS, Dr. Faisal Al-Harbi CEO of TAQNIA SPACE and Fan Lianghua […]

Teaching swarms to split up tasks efficiently
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 23 February 2021 – Researchers at the Technology Innovation Institute in the UAE are developing a new paradigm for teaching robot swarms how to allocate themselves to tasks efficiently. The ideas could spark interest in better ways of controlling lots of simple robots to do more complicated tasks independently, with little or no […]

Poly’s All Together Campaign Delivers an Inclusive Vision for Meeting Equality
Poly’s AI-powered solutions and services deliver meeting equality to hybrid workforces, making it possible for a business to take place everywhere Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, – February 21, 2022 – (AETOSWire) Poly (NYSE: POLY) introduced its new “All Together” campaign that inspires businesses to evolve beyond the limitations of physical space, and empower teams to […]

Artefact expands to Saudi Arabia to tap growing demand for data and digital consulting
The Kingdom’s big data and artificial intelligence (AI) market is forecast to reach US$891.74 million by 2026 AI is expected to contribute over US$135.2 billion in 2030 to the Kingdom’s economy, equivalent to 12.4% of GDP Vision 2030’s business transformation focus offers large potential market; data and AI-specialist Artefact has experienced more than 70% year-on-year […]

Farnek launches standalone Smart technology FM solutions company
Leading UAE-based facilities management (FM) company launches HITEK as a separate and dedicated FM technology solutions company Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has launched a new smart FM technology solutions company, HITEK, under the leadership of managing director, Javeria Aijaz, who was previously Senior Director – Technology & Innovations at Farnek. Developed in-house, the HITEK […]

RoboAds Announces the Launch of the Revolutionary RA-200 Mobile Advertising Robot at the Leap Expo #LEAP22
Smart technology meets digital signage –RoboAds is about to unveil the future of interactive mobile advertising. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (February 1, 2022) – RoboAds, the AI robotics startup that developed the world’s first advertising robot, is about to expose its latest and most advanced robot – the RA-200. The RA-200, is a most sophisticated signage […]

SCAI BEGINS OPERATIONS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
SCAI aims to support the growth and development of the artificial intelligence and emerging technologies sector in Saudi Arabia The company, wholly owned by PIF, will leverage its expertise across core AI capabilities and disciplines to deliver solutions and use cases for both business and consumers The company’s mandate aligns with PIF’s strategy and national priorities to innovate within […]

LG JOINS IBM QUANTUM NETWORK FOR ADVANCE INDUS-TRY APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM COMPUTUING
Relationship to Support Big Data, AI, Connected Cars,Digital Transformation and Robotics Applications Jeddah, Jan. 16, 2022 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced joining the IBM Quantum Network to advance industry applications of quantum computing. By joining the IBM Quantum Network, LG will receive access to IBM’s quantum computing systems, as well as to IBM’s quantum expertise and Qiskit, IBM’s […]

Gulf uniquely placed for AI innovation as 50% of data workers now automate manual tasks
Despite strong progress, research shows that Gulf businesses struggle to unlock the value of AI innovation due to inconsistent staff training. ALRIYADH, KSA — January 10, 2022 — Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the analytics automation company, today unveils new findings showing that the Gulf is uniquely placed to drive innovation post the pandemic. A staggering 50% of […]

Qualcomm Technologies and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration on Neural Architecture Search for the Connected Intelligent Edge
Qualcomm Technologies is First System-on-Chip Customer to Offer Google Cloud Vertex AI Neural Architecture Search Services – First Available on Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm Technologies and Google Cloud are collaborating on Neural Architecture Search (NAS), enabling the companies to create and optimize AI models automatically rather than manually. First available on Snapdragon® 8, Gen 1 Mobile Platform […]

ADIPEC 2021 to Host Groundbreaking Smart Manufacturing Conference
Supported by the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the conference will bridge the gap between energy, manufacturing and high-tech sectors to accelerate economic development and diversification Latest addition to world’s most influential energy event will help set the agenda for next successful phase of growth in the energy and manufacturing industries in the […]

Proven Robotics and Pudu Robotics Unveil Next-generation Robots in Saudi Arabia
Introduce Pudu’s signature robots – Kettybot, Bellabot, and Pudubot – for the first time in the Kingdom at the launch event Dubai, UAE – October 26, 2021 – Proven Robotics, a state-of-the-art venture by Proven Solution, and Pudu Robotics, an international high-tech enterprise dedicated to the design, R&D, production, and sales of commercial service robots, held a launch […]
