#Artificial Intelligence

How agentic AI will boost the digital economy across the Middle East

How agentic AI will boost the digital economy across the Middle East

Agentic AI systems are being explored for urban management as part of smart city projects such as Neom, while banks and healthcare institutions are examining its use for risk assessment and adaptive treatment plans

Productivity boost: Check out these latest AI PCs from DELL

DELL’s latest AI-powered PCs offer significant improvements in battery life, security, and flexibility

TSMC, Samsung explore chip factory projects in UAE

TSMC, Samsung consider building chip factories in UAE, WSJ reports

The broader goal would be to increase global chip production and help bring chip prices down without hurting chipmakers’ profitability

MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock team up to launch $30bn AI fund

Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock partner to launch $30bn AI fund

The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two data centres in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two AI centres in Abu Dhabi

The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South

DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

The AI Centre will occupy two floors and integrate DMCC’s other tech-focused platforms, including the DMCC Crypto and Gaming Centres

Insights: Tackling GenAI's impact on enterprise security

Insights: Tackling GenAI’s impact on enterprise security

Ad-hoc adoption of GenAI and LLMs by end users will compromise the enterprise attack surface and data privacy, and cybersecurity administrators will need to initiate proactive measures linked to its use

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia fails to impress investors as AI jitters grow

Shares of the chipmaker fell 6 per cent in after-hours trading, weighing on shares of other chipmakers

Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech

Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech

The Pixel line has enabled Google to showcase its advances and spur the developer ecosystem around its Android operating system

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Samsung AI: New Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 take foldables into the future

Powered by Samsung AI, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z series is taking mobile experiences to the next level

Core42, AIREV unveil OnDemand AI operating system image: Getty IMages/ For illustrative purposes

Core42, AIREV unveil OnDemand AI operating system

OnDemand’s blend of advanced infrastructure and innovative AI solutions aims to transform AI application development and deployment, both regionally and globally

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Watch: RTA unveils AI-powered detection system for Dubai’s roads

The smart vehicle boasts several advanced features that improve the detection of road conditions and the inspection of traffic diversions

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Discover the Honor 200 Pro: Elevate your portrait photography with ‘AI-empowered’ device

With the Honor 200 Pro, the phone-maker unveils an AI-first, future-ready device for its consumers

How OPPO is trying to get AI into 50 million users’ hands

OPPO’s new Reno12 series is packed with AI features, but it speaks to a much bigger plan for the phone maker

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AWS unveils $50m GenAI Impact Initiative for public sector

The initiative aims to help public sector leaders leverage GenAI to optimise resources, adapt to changing needs, personalise education experiences and boost security

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling awarded $733m contract

ADNOC Drilling secures $733m contract for three island rigs

The design of the rig operating systems will leverage real-time condition, performance, and utilisation data to generate actionable insights

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Presight, Wand AI to develop GenAI assistants for UAE firms

The companies aim to introduce innovative AI solutions across multiple industries, including finance, retail, real estate, construction, and legal sectors

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

The firm’s stunning surge over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology

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Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24bn after funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital

Musk had denied a report earlier this year that said xAI was seeking funding

UAE, France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

UAE and France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

The two countries will explore investment opportunities in start-ups and investment funds focused on AI models

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

NVIDIA profit surges over 600% as ‘AI factories’ take-off

Massive demand for AI data centres has resulted in NVIDIA posting strong revenue and net profits

Maqsam’s advanced Arabic AI solutions transforms MENA contact centres 

CEO and co-founder, Sinan Taifour, explains how Maqsam is revolutionising customer interactions with innovative AI solutions for contact centres, enabling intelligent Arabic conversations

Saudi Arabia’s ALLaM model joins IBM Watsonx AI platform

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal

Saudi Arabia’s AI authority will train its “ALLaM” Arabic language model using Watsonx, adding new language skills to the firm’s offerings

Presight partners with Intel in AI push

UAE’s Presight, Intel partner to advance AI innovation

The duo seeks to strengthen data security and privacy by implementing confidential AI technologies

Presight buys 51% stake in G42, ADNOC tech JV

Abu Dhabi’s Presight acquires 51% stake in G42, ADNOC tech venture

ADNOC will take a 4 per cent stake in Presight currently owned by G42, in exchange for 11 per cent of its shareholding in AIQ

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai's Universal Blueprint for AI

Sheikh Hamdan reveals Dubai’s ‘Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence’

As part of the first phase, Dubai is set to inaugurate its AI and WEB3 Incubator to establish one of the world’s largest hubs for AI and technology companies

UN adopts first resolution on artificial intelligence

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the US and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, advocates the strengthening of privacy policies

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Oracle, NVIDIA join forces to deliver sovereign AI solutions

This move underscores the companies’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology and empowering customers worldwide to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence

Abu Dhabi AI group G42 unveils new AI tool BoardNavigator

How Abu Dhabi’s G42 is bringing AI to the boardroom

BoardNavigator will be able to analyse large proprietary and public data sets to support board members in decision-making processes

Lan Guan Chief AI Officer of Accenture on navigating the AI path responsibly

Accenture’s Lan Guan on navigating the AI path, responsibly and productively

Accenture’s chief artificial intelligence officer shares why it is essential to educate businesses and citizens to embark on their AI journey at their own pace, leveraging data for evidence-based decision-making