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.
KAFD signs MOU with SenseTime to Collaborate on Smart City Initiatives
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Jun. 29, 2022: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) has signed a MoU with SenseTime, a leading global artificial intelligence (AI) software company, to run a pilot project that will support the development of a smart city platform within its iconic business and lifestyle destination and to provide better customer value proposition. Located at the […]
Juniper Networks Research Finds Artificial Intelligence Adoption Expands Tenfold Across Enterprises While Governance Lags
Growth of AI/ML yields tremendous benefit, but more needs to be done to manage potential negative outcomes Dubai, UAE, 28 June 2022 – Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced the findings of a global research project that shows an increase in enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) adoption over the last 12 months is yielding tangible […]
Perfect Corp. Brings Together Industry Leaders to Showcase the Top Technology Trends Transforming Retail at The 2022 Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum
The fourth installment of Perfect Corp.’s annual franchise event gathered the world’s leading beauty, technology, retail, and media brands to spotlight the powerful ways AI + AR technologies are ushering in the next era of the digital transformation in retail. Dubai – June 27, 2022— Perfect Corp.’s annual franchise event, the Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum, returned to […]
ZainTech partners with LigaData to deliver data-driven digital services in MENA
LigaData to provide data analytics and artificial intelligence support for ZainTech Dubai, UAE and Palo Alto, California – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) — ZainTech, the digital and ICT solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has announced a partnership with data analytics specialist, LigaData to support its vison to deliver cutting-edge, data-driven digital services to enterprise and government customers across the Middle […]
MENA ISC 2022 to spotlight risks of cyberattacks on Critical Network Infrastructure: IT, OT, and IoT
The Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference #MENAISC2022 by VirtuPort, themed “Cyber Fusion – Converging Cyber Intel: Critical Network Infrastructure IT, OT, and IoT,” will be convened in-person this year – after being successfully held virtually for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Samir Omar, CEO of VirtuPort in Saudi […]
Huawei Launches New Intelligent Cloud-Network Solutions to accelerate Middle East Digital Transformation
Huawei IP Club Carnival MENA 2022 sees global and regional experts unite to unpack the future of enterprise IP networking in the region Dubai, UAE, June 8, 2022: With an aim to empower Middle East enterprises with super computing power and intelligence, and accelerate digital transformation across industries, Huawei today unveiled three new IP networking […]
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MIT SMR Connections Study: AI is the power tool of CX
Research from MIT SMR Connections uncovers best practices of highly successful CX teams to win business and loyalty Dubai, United Arab Emirates (June 1, 2022) A new global research report from MIT Sloan Management Review Connections, Delivering Experiences That Win Business and Build Loyalty: CX Champions Share Their Strategies, sponsored by SAS, reveals that customer experience (CX) Champions gain […]
Dyson gives tantalising glimpse of secret robot prototypes which appear to carry out household chores, as it hunts for the world’s brightest robotics engineers
Dyson releases film at the premier academic International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Philadelphia Exclusive behind the scenes film of company labs catches Dyson-designed robotic hands grasping objects, signalling that the tech company is moving beyond robot floor-based vacuums Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer, reveals the company is building the UK’s largest robotics research centre at its […]
IBM and MBZUAI join forces to advance AI research with new center of excellence
Collaboration will focus on three key pillars: Natural Language Processing (NLP) including Arabic, AI applications in the healthcare industry, and sustainability Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 25, 2022 – Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)—the world’s first graduate, research university dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI)—has announced plans for a strategic collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM). […]
Zoho sheds light on importance of AI to businesses at AI Cloud Expo in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 23 May, 2022: Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, is participating in the AI Cloud Expo 2022 to showcase its innovative AI-powered applications and shed light on the importance of adopting these advanced technologies to propel businesses forward. The event is taking place in Riyadh from 22-24 May 2022. Focused around […]
SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure can deliver 204% return on investment according to independent study
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study highlights faster time to market, improved decisioning and cost savings brought by SAS and Microsoft partnership Dubai, UAE, 11 May 2022: Organizations deploying SAS® Viya®, SAS’ cloud-native AI, analytic, and data management platform, on Microsoft Azure can see benefits including a 204% return on investment over three years, according to a new commissioned […]
Huawei Holds Forum on Converging Technologies to Facilitate Digital Transformation in Industries
[Middle East, April 28, 2022] During the 19th Huawei Global Analyst Summit, Huawei held a forum titled “Dive into Industrial Digitalization, Creating New Value Together” to address the challenges of digital transformation faced by different industries, such as mining, electric power, port, and highway. Huawei discussed how to innovate ICT infrastructure and integrate digital technologies with […]
On May 22nd, The Kingdom will host the “International Exhibition and Conference for Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing” which will bring together leading experts from government and private sectors #AICloudExpo2022 @aicloudtech
“SDAIA” Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence adds significant value to the conference by leading a discussion panel. Additionally, the conference will also host the Public Authority for Small and Medium Businesses “Monshaat” to highlight the role of small and medium businesses, including several government agencies and major private companies, to provide an opportunity […]
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 […]