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Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

GoDaddy Helps Entrepreneurs Thrive with New AI-Powered Digital Marketing Tools
Tailored solutions maximize brand awareness to attract customers Riyadh – Entrepreneurs today understand the importance of marketing to stay competitive, build their brand and attract customers. However, in GoDaddy’s recent Global Entrepreneurship Survey, 67% of respondents said they are not confident that their current strategy is contributing to their business goals. For many, a lack of […]

Dell and Ejada Sign MoU to Drive New Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Multi-Cloud Solutions
Riyadh, KSA – 24 September 2024 Dell Technologies and Ejada today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore growth opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, and multi-cloud solutions using Dell’s APEX consumption models. Under the terms of the MoU, both Dell and the Saudi-based information technology services provider Ejada, will collaborate […]

GBS and SymphonyAI join forces at IDC Summit 2024
Cutting edge IT service management platform brings streamlined AI-based workflows to IT teams and end users Riyadh, KSA, 24 September 2024: Gulf Business Solutions (GBS), a Ghobash Group Enterprise, has partnered with SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative enterprise AI SaaS products, to enhance user experience across Saudi Arabia. Participating together at the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO […]

Global experts to address the role of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in security solutions at Intersec Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Leading global management consulting firm Kearney, the official Knowledge Partner of Intersec Saudi Arabia, will address the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) in predictive and personalized security solutions when the event returns from 1 to 3 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). In its sixth edition, […]

Huawei Connect 2024: Paving the Way for All Intelligence
Huawei Research found that each US$1 investment in ICT results in a US$8.3 return in a country’s digital economy [Shanghai, China, September 21, 2024]: Huawei Connect 2024 kicked off its 3-day agenda in Shanghai recently. Themed ‘Amplify Intelligence’, the global event will explore how different industries can make the most of digital and AI technologies, with a […]

Huawei Cloud demonstrating AI for Industries Strategy to Solve Real-world problems during Global AI Summit in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2024, Huawei Cloud participated in the Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10-12, showcasing its cutting-edge AI solutions that bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and industry needs. As a contributing sponsor for the event, Huawei Cloud’s participation highlights its commitment to “AI for Industries” and the company’s […]

stc Group Concludes Its Participation in the Global AI Summit with Strategic Agreements and Launch of AI Lab
Riyadh, September 15, 2024: stc Group, an enabler of digital transformation, concluded its participation in the Global AI Summit by signing a series of strategic agreements with Saudi Railways (SAR), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Huawei, the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority, and SambaNova Systems. STC’s participation in the summit highlights its leadership […]

OpenAI Unveils O1: A Leap Forward in AI Reasoning and Problem-Solving
OpenAI introduces O1, a groundbreaking AI model with advanced reasoning capabilities, set to transform problem-solving across industries. Discover how this innovation could accelerate Saudi Arabia’s journey towards becoming a global tech hub and its implications for the Kingdom’s digital future.

Qualcomm and Aramco Digital Announce World’s First Processors with Native Support for 5G in 450MHz Spectrum
RIYADH – September 11, 2024 – At the Global AI Summit (GAIN), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Aramco Digital announced the world’s first processors with native support for 5G in 450MHz spectrum —designed to revolutionize 5G connectivity and coverage in a single processor. Qualcomm Technologies’ advanced IoT processors, Qualcomm® QCS8550 and QCS6490, provide ubiquitous and resilient coverage that will be […]

Championed by Saudi Arabia, the DCO launches the first global GenAi Center of Excellence
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 10, 2024—The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced today at the Global AI Summit in Riyadh the launch of its Generative AI (GenAI) Center of Excellence (CoE) initiative. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to transform the role of DCO Member States into key innovators in the global GenAI arena by fostering […]
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Nutanix: The Cloud-Smart Alternative
By: Fouad EL Akkad, Technical Solutions Architect, Nutanix VMware built a formula for becoming a leading IT company: a combination of innovative technology which help CXOs to plan their Digitalization strategy based on continual innovation, and a loyal and engaged community. But in the light of the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom[1], some organizations are seeking alternative to solutions that […]

Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month
Helpful Writing Tools, Mail and notifications summaries, a more natural and flexible Siri, the Clean Up tool in Photos, and many more Apple Intelligence features roll out in the U.S., with additional English-language support coming later this year CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Today, Apple announced that Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that combines the power of generative models with […]

OPPO Renews Partnership with UEFA for the Next Three Seasons
September 8, 2024, Madrid — OPPO has announced that it has renewed its partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the next three seasons, covering multiple UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Futsal Champions League finals and the UEFA Youth League finals. Building on the partnership of the previous two seasons, OPPO will continue […]

KFSHRC Unveils Groundbreaking Gen-AI Innovation at GAIN in Riyadh
Riyadh, September 8, 2024 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is set to unveil its latest breakthrough in generative Artificial Intelligence at the prestigious third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN). The summit will take place at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh from September 10 to 12, under the […]

GCC eyes early lead in global AI race
Riyadh, 8 September 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), recently released insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), revealing significant opportunities that AI presents while also highlighting growing concerns surrounding its adoption, from the pace of development to existential threats from the […]

Nintex Announces Investments in Saudi Arabia, Including New Office in Riyadh
BELLEVUE, Wash. and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5 September 2024—Nintex, a leader in process intelligence and automation, has announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh. This move is part of the company’s ongoing investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the broader Middle East region. Strategic Importance of Saudi Arabia “Saudi Arabia […]

Huawei Cloud Introduces AI-ready Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Local Digital Transformation for Vision 2030
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 3, 2024 — Huawei Cloud announced a groundbreaking series of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at today’s Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, aiming to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and support the Vision 2030 goals. The event gathered over 600 guests and showcased the most updated development of key AI technologies, especially AI-ready […]

Google Gemini Gems: Revolutionizing AI Assistance for Middle Eastern Tech Enthusiasts
Google introduces Gems, a groundbreaking feature within its Gemini platform that allows users to create customized AI chatbots. This innovation promises to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for tech enthusiasts across the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

LG OPENS NEW CHAPTER IN CONNECTED HOME LIVING WITH “THINQ ON” AI HOME HUB AT IFA 2024
Revolutionizing AI Homes with Affectionate Intelligence for Seamless Connectivity, Custom Comfort and Care SEOUL, Aug. 29, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub featuring Affectionate Intelligence at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, from September 6-10. This innovative hub provides outstanding connectivity and expandability, positioning itself as the centerpiece of […]

Dubai AI Campus and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration to Support Startup Ecosystem
Dubai, UAE – August 29, 2024: Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region at the DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, and Google Cloud today announced a collaboration agreement aimed at fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem within the […]

Kyndryl and NVIDIA Empower Businesses in the Middle East with Cutting-Edge Generative AI Solutions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is like the weather; these days, everyone is talking about it. The emergence of generative AI (GenAI), a subset of AI that can produce anything from code and text to photorealistic images, artwork, and music, took the world by storm over the last couple of years and skyrocketed the technology’s popularity. Enterprise […]

AI Revolution Accelerates: Claude Artifacts, OpenAI’s Orion, and Breakthrough Innovations Reshape the Landscape
Discover the latest AI breakthroughs reshaping the tech landscape in 2024. From Claude Artifacts’ mobile debut to OpenAI’s secretive ‘Strawberry’ and ‘Orion’ projects, the AI revolution is accelerating. Learn about Cursor AI’s coding democratization, Cerebras Inference’s 20x performance boost, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro’s rise to #2 on the Arena leaderboard, and Grok’s enhanced iOS features. Explore how these cutting-edge AI developments are transforming industries and paving the way for next-generation artificial intelligence. Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive overview of the most impactful AI innovations driving the future of technology.
