As reported by MSN, Ahmad Jamal, the Regional Director of Artificial Intelligence Solutions at NVIDIA, stated that the UAE has made significant progress in establishing itself as a global and regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI). He highlighted that the nation has moved beyond merely investing in infrastructure and technologies to a phase where it...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized as one of the leading emerging economies in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This conclusion is drawn from BCG’s 2024 AI Maturity Matrix, which was highlighted during the Dubai AI Week at the Dubai AI...
HONOR has officially introduced its AI Deepfake Detection technology in the Middle East, marking a significant advancement in digital security and privacy. This innovative feature is part of the HONOR Magic7 Pro smartphone and aims to combat the rising threat of scams and digital manipulation associated with AI technology. As deepfakes become increasingly prevalent, the...
Apple has deployed its vehicles on the streets of Dubai to gather data and improve its Maps service. The selected areas for this update include popular locations such as Dubai Marina, Al Safa Park, and Madinat Jumeirah. The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and detail of Apple Maps, ensuring users have access to the...
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has reported a significant milestone in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with over 700 companies specializing in AI and its various applications operating within its economic zones. This development underscores DIEZ’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology industry. DIEZ emphasized that its strategic initiatives have...
Dubai-based Arabic.AI has introduced an innovative autonomous AI platform designed specifically for the Arabic language. Founded by the accomplished entrepreneur Nour Al Hassan, who previously established the language technology company Tarjama, Arabic.AI has developed a proprietary large language model named Pronoia. Benchmarks indicate that Pronoia outperforms notable AI systems, including GPT-4, Deepseek, and Cohere, in...
The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC, known as du, has announced a significant deal with Microsoft, valued at 2 billion dirhams (approximately $544.54 million), to construct a hyperscale data center. This facility will primarily serve as a large-scale data storage and cloud computing center for businesses, and Microsoft will be the main tenant. Du stated...
Dubai is advancing its digital transformation with the announcement of a new AED 2 billion hyperscale data centre. The project will be developed by telecom operator du, which is collaborating with Microsoft, the facility’s main tenant. The data centre will be constructed in phases to address the increasing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence...
Dubai is intensifying its efforts to implement artificial intelligence across government departments. This announcement came during the ongoing Dubai AI Week, where officials unveiled the new AI policy for government entities along with the inaugural Dubai State of AI Report. The report showcases how AI is already transforming public services in various sectors such as...
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has officially launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to digital government transformation. This strategic initiative aligns with directives from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence,...