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.
Through partnership with IBM, Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launches a groundbreaking Arabic AI model to the Middle East
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22 May 2024: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of SDAIA’s open-source (with optional AUP) Arabic Large Language Model (LLM), ‘ALLaM’, on IBMs’ enterprise AI and data platform, watsonx. Clients will be able to access the model through the watsonx.ai studio and leverage […]
Dell Technologies Expands Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA to Turbocharge AI Adoption
Dubai, UAE – MAY 22, 2024 Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) expands the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA to include new server, edge, workstation, solutions and services advancements that speed AI adoption and innovation. “Organizations are moving quickly to capture the AI opportunity, which is why our collaboration with NVIDIAis so important,” said Michael Dell, founder and CEO, Dell Technologies. “Our expansion of the Dell AIFactory with NVIDIA continues our joint mission – we’re making it easy for organizations to implement AI so they can […]
Shaffra Launches Groundbreaking ‘AI Trainer’ for Custom Virtual Workforce
AI Trainer is a cutting-edge tool that empowers businesses to create and manage AI avatars capable of performing tasks traditionally handled by humans. These AI avatars are fully customisable, allowing companies to tailor them to reflect their unique culture, policies, and needs. Riyadh, KSA, 22nd May 2024 — Shaffra, a deep tech company in the Middle East pioneering state-of-the-art […]
IBM Think 2024: AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Quantum Computing Drive Enterprise Transformation
IBM Think 2024 showcased IBM’s vision for enterprise transformation powered by AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. Key announcements included the open-sourcing of IBM’s Granite models, the launch of InstructLab, and strategic partnerships with companies like Adobe and SDAIA.
Saudi Arabia Shows High Adoption and Planned Expansion of Hybrid Multicloud with 2024 Investment Focus on AI Strategy and Cloud Staff
CIOs increasingly prioritizing hybrid IT strategies to manage complexity of running applications and data across clouds Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21nd May, 2024 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, announced the findings of its sixth global Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The majority of Saudi Arabia respondents in this […]
Huawei Cloud TechWave Summit 2024: Innovative Cloud Solutions and Programs Launched to Accelerate Intelligence across Middle East and Central Asia
[Baku, Azerbaijan, May 15, 2024] With the theme of “Accelerate Intelligence with Everything as a Service”, Huawei Cloud TechWave Summit 2024 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 15. At the event, a series of new launches, innovative cloud services, and programs were introduced by Huawei Cloud, such as Huawei Cloud AI Video Service Technical White […]
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drupa Imaging Summit: The Importance of Artificial Intelligence for the Printing and Imaging Industry
At this year’s drupa (May 28 to June 7), Messe Düsseldorf will present the drupa Imaging Summit for the first time as part of the “drupa next age” event series: Top-class speakers from renowned companies will give 20-minute keynote speeches and panels on the most important topics at the interface between imaging technologies and printing. […]
Intelmatix Launches First Software Suite for (EDIX) Platform
Intelmatix, a deep tech AI company, has announced the launch of their first software suite of their Enterprise Decision Intelligence Platform (EDIX). The launch follows a yearlong pilot implementation with a group of partners, during which the platform demonstrated significant performance improvements. EDIX is the first platform, in the MENA region, that utilizes advanced AI […]
Cognizant and Google Cloud forge strategic partnership to drive AI innovation in Saudi Arabia
Building upon their successful global collaboration, Cognizant and Google Cloud have announced their strategic partnership in the Saudi region. This joint effort aims to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, with a strong focus on generative AI, data modernization, and application migration. Key highlights of the partnership: “This collaboration with Cognizant marks a new era […]
Mind the Gap: New Report Reveals Alignment Issues Between Security Teams and the C-Suite are Exposing Middle Eastern Organizations to Increased Cyber Risk
The rise of AI-driven attacks and accelerated software delivery cycles make the protection of organizations more difficult, as 87% of chief information security officers (CISOs) in the Middle East say application security remains a blind spot. Riyadh, KSA, May 5, 2024 – Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leader in unified observability and security, released its annual CISO survey. “The […]
Global report finds organizations overlook huge blind spots in their AI overconfidence
Despite firm belief in AI plans, businesses’ fragmented AI strategies and execution that overlook end-to-end lifecycles will not deliver successful outcomes Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 01, 2024 – In a research report commissioned by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE), nearly half (44%) of IT leaders surveyed believe their organizations are fully set up to realize the […]
Huawei Iraq Digital Week event paves the way for digitalization collaboration and advancement of the intelligent world
[Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, May 1, 2024] – Huawei has successfully concluded its Iraq Digital Week event, which took place from April 28-30 at the Grand Millennium Hotel Sulaymaniyah. With the theme “Advancing the Intelligent World”, the event aimed to promote digitalization in the Iraq market and showcase Huawei’s latest technologies and solutions, launched at the 2024 […]
The bigger picture: Data center performance and energy efficiency
By: Robert Hormuth, Corporate Vice President of Architecture and Strategy for the Data Center Solutions Group at AMD As we harness AI, science and technology to bring more progress to everyone in the world, we will need more computational power from our data centers to deliver on these ambitious goals. This requires energy for both […]
Dyna.Ai partners with Dubai FinTech Summit
Dubai, 29 April 2024: Dyna.Ai, a leading artificial intelligence technology service company headquartered in Singapore, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global Financial Centre in the MEASA region, as a Powered By sponsor. Dyna.Ai focuses on leveraging cutting-edge AI techniques to foster business digitalisation and ‘intelligentisation’. The company serves a […]
Huawei Analyst Summit Discusses Opportunities to Leverage AI Capabilities for Business Development
[Shenzhen, China, April 26, 2024] The 21st Huawei Analyst Summit (HAS), held in Shenzhen and attended by over 500 analysts, researchers, and experts from around the world, recently concluded. The summit issued a set of recommendations for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the future of business and services across specialized sectors and industries. This […]
Acer Launches New Swift Series Laptops Powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series Processors with Ryzen AI
Latest Swift Edge 16 and Swift Go 14 laptops combine enhanced AI experiences, Copilot in Windows, and OLED displays in thin-and-light designs Dubai, UAE – (April 16, 2024) Acer today announced new models of the Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Swift Go 14 laptops, blending AI power and innovative features in stylish thin and light devices. […]
Beyond Oil: Saudi Aramco and Groq to Build Global AI “Nerve Center”
Saudi Aramco Digital and Groq are building the world’s largest AI inference data center in Dammam. Backed by a $1.5 billion commitment, the project leverages Groq’s LPU technology to power sovereign AI models like Allam and drive Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation.
Transforming carbon credits trading: AUS’ innovative Blockchain solution for a sustainable future
Sharjah, UAE, April 3, 2024 – An American University of Sharjah (AUS) research team filed a provisional patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a blockchain system they developed to improve the carbon credits trading (CCT) market. CCT uses a marketplace to buy and sell credits that allow companies or other parties to […]
The Advent of the Bespoke AI Era
by JH Han, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, Samsung Electronics Fifty years ago, in 1974, Samsung Electronics introduced its first refrigerator, washing machine, and air conditioner to the world. In the time since, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation in digital appliances. Fast forward to five years ago, in 2019, […]
Informatica Launches Saudi Arabia’s First AI-Powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud Platform
Announcement supports Kingdom’s bold move to become a cloud-first, digitally empowered country, and furthers Saudi Arabia’s goal to become a Middle East tech hub ahead of the World Expo 2030 Riyadh, April 2, 2024 - Informatica (NYSE: INFA), the enterprise cloud data management leader, today launched its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC) in Saudi Arabia, a first for the Kingdom. […]
Riyadh Air and Artefact Sign Strategic Partnership to Innovate AI Solutions for the Aviation Industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; April 1, 2024: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s digitally native, world-class airline and Artefact, a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation services, have signed a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry through AI applications. Utilising cutting edge cloud and AI technologies, the partnership will focus on building Riyadh Air’s data […]
GBM, Cisco and Nutanix Shed Light on the Future of AI-Powered Networking at Prestigious Abu Dhabi Event
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 March 2024: In a significant step forward for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in networking, Gulf Business Machines (GBM), in collaboration with Cisco and Nutanix, successfully hosted a groundbreaking event “AI Powered Networking Cloud” in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event showcased cutting-edge solutions aimed at simplifying IT infrastructure through a unified platform, securing networks, […]