Inception, a technology firm, has unveiled SHERKALA, a Large Language Model designed specifically for the Kazakh language. This model was developed in partnership with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Cerebras, and it has undergone extensive evaluation against human-curated benchmarks that focus on Kazakh culture, geography, and history to ensure high...
A new bachelor’s degree program in Abu Dhabi is set to enhance the pool of artificial intelligence talent in the region. By focusing on AI-related studies, this initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in this rapidly evolving field. The program will provide students with essential knowledge and skills that are crucial...
The UAE Council for Fatwa is set to make history by using AI-powered drones to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan, a world-first initiative. This innovative approach underscores the UAE’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technological solutions in various fields. According to a statement from the Council, the deployment of AI-driven drones...
SAP has announced a partnership with Metito Utilities, a global leader in sustainable water management solutions, to advance digital transformation using AI-powered cloud technology. This collaboration will involve the implementation of GROW with SAP, which aims to improve Metito’s operational agility and optimize its operations, thereby enhancing scalability, flexibility, and speed. As part of this...
Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip built on a pioneering Topological Core architecture. The company says this breakthrough could deliver industrial-scale quantum computing solutions within years, reshaping industries from healthcare to manufacturing. The Majorana 1 chip uses topoconductors, a revolutionary material capable of controlling Majorana particles, to create more stable and...
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, setting a new benchmark in artificial intelligence. Announced late Monday, Grok 3 boasts upgraded capabilities, including advanced reasoning and image analysis, and powers several features on X, Musk’s social platform. The model has been in development for months, initially planned for release...
Paris-based AI startup Mistral has introduced a new language model, Mistral Saba, which focuses on Arabic-speaking countries. The model, launched on Monday, is tailored to handle Arabic interactions more effectively, setting it apart from Mistral’s general-purpose models. With 24 billion parameters, Mistral Saba is compact compared to other large language models (LLMs). While smaller models...
Core42, a G42 company that specializes in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, has announced the launch of the AI Developer Playground in UAE data centers. This platform, built on the Qualcomm® Cloud AI family of accelerators and the Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite for Cloud, is designed to empower developers and AI engineers by...
Digital Dubai, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), has officially launched the first UN Citiverse Challenge. This initiative aims to leverage AI-powered virtual worlds to promote innovation, resilience, and digital inclusivity on a global scale. The Citiverse Challenge aligns with the mission of Digital Dubai,...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to launch advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models inspired by China’s DeepSeek, according to Faisal Al Bannai, the UAE’s presidential advisor on advanced technologies. The UAE has been actively investing in AI to diversify its economy away from oil reliance. Al Bannai said the performance of DeepSeek demonstrates the...