Region's CEOs prioritise AI; and more Middle East AI News
Carrington Malin
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It's a busy, busy summer! So, lots of news to share with you!
First, more big infrastructure plans from G42. Following?last month’s announcement?that the Abu Dhabi-based tech group is building a massive 36 exaFLOP supercomputer network with Cerebras, it has now announced a deal with VAST Data to build a ‘multi-hundred petabyte’ data cloud.
Meanwhile, ADNOC-G42 joint venture AIQ has signed a deal with Malaysia’s national oil company PETRONAS to develop AI solutions.
We've also seen a number of new research reports on AI sentiment and usage in the region shared this week. See links below for details.
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Middle East AI News – 10-Aug-23
AI Opinion
#MiddleEast?#sentiment?- A study from?IBM Institute for Business Value?found 61% of CEOs in the Middle East see AI, including generative AI and deep learning, as pivotal for results in upcoming years. The study also highlights that 55% view cloud computing and 51% consider automation as key success drivers. (Zawya)
#MiddleEast?#ethics?- 84% of Middle East firms view AI as crucial, according to research from?MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR)?and?Boston Consulting Group (BCG). However, a mere 16% have responsible AI policies in place. Swift GenAI adoption has presented challenges in being tech-responsible.?(Zawya)
#UAE?#AI?-?Oliver Wyman Forum?reports that 39% of UAE's workers and students use generative AI technologies covertly. Popular applications in the GCC include ChatGPT and GPT-4.?(Zawya)
Urban Mobility
#UAE?-?#digitaltransformation?-?Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC)?reveals its 2022-2025 digital transformation strategy. Highlighting digital mobility and sustainability, the plan encompasses 9 drivers, including AI, IoT, and smart services. Initiatives include AI chatbots, driver face recognition, and integrated cloud services, aiming for seamless operations and enhanced customer experience.?(Emirates News Agency)
Cloud Computing
#UAE?#cloudcomputing?-?#AbuDhabi-based cloud provider?G42 Cloud?and New York-headquartered AI data platform?VAST Data?have joined forces to build a central data foundation for a global network of AI supercomputers and to store and learn from hundreds of petabytes of data.?(Zawya)
#Saudi?-?#cloudcomputing?-?Alibaba Cloud?announces its?#Saudi headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in partnership with?Saudi Cloud Computing Co,. This venture aligns with Alibaba Cloud’s ambition to grow its Middle Eastern presence and fast-track regional digital transformation.?(Arab News)
#Saudi?#AI?-?Majmaah University?in?Ar Riyadh province?joins the Deem government cloud following an MoU signed with?Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)?to enhance AI and data collaboration.?(Arab News)
Funding
#Egypt?#recruitment?- Egyptian AI recruitment firm,?Talents Arena, has secured $750,000 in pre-seed funding, with participation from?UI Investments?and Saudi angel investors. The capital will fuel in their expansion to Saudi Arabia and the GCC. (Innovation Village)
M&A
#Tunisia?#biotech?-?BioNTech, the German biotech giant, has acquired?#Tunisia’s AI startup,?InstaDeep, for $550 million. The acquisition merges BioNTech's expertise in mRNA technology with InstaDeep’s advanced AI capabilities, promising breakthroughs in AI-driven drug discovery. (Empower Africa)
Energy
#UAE?#energy- Abu Dhabi's?AIQ?and?PETRONAS?will collaborate on AI solutions to expedite the energy transition and bolster sustainability across the energy sector. This partnership marks AIQ's first international endeavor.?(Zawya)
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Healthcare
#UAE?#roboticsurgery?-?Healthpoint?has announced 100 successful surgeries using the ‘Mako’ robotic arm by?Stryker. The technology claims patients better outcomes and faster recovery.?(Gulf Today)
Digital Economy
#UAE?#digitaleconomy?- The?Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy?reported key achievements for H1 2023, including bringing 69 emerging technology companies to #Dubai. This move is part of the chamber’s dedication to help fulfill the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda. (Emirates News Agency)
Robotics
#UAE?#robotics?- A team from the?American University of Sharjah?will represent the UAE at the?4th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge?co-organized by?JAXA?and?NASA.?(Emirates News Agency)
#Egypt?#agritech?- Students from the?AI College?in?Kafr El-Sheikh?developed a robot to help farmers. The six-legged device, accompanied by an app, tracks crop cycles, aids in sorting, and identifies fruit diseases.?(Egypt Today)
Smart Cities
#Oman?#wastemanagement?- Tech startups?Rihal?and?Onsor Technologies?are collaborating with?Oman Environment Services Holding Company?to fit 185,000 waste bins with IoT sensors. The initiative aims to enhance waste collection efficiency, covering vast areas swiftly and cutting operational costs. (Oman Observer)
Smart Farming
#Saudi?-?#smartfarming?-?NEOM?has signed a $120 million contract with Dutch greenhouse company?Van Der Hoeven?to leverage AI to create a ‘synthetic climate’ for desert agriculture. The initiative aims to establish a horticulture oasis in NEOM, emphasizing food security.?(Yahoo Finance)
Education
#UAE?#education?- The?Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)?and the?Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG)?have signed an MoU to facilitate academic support, innovative training, and research programs for ministry staff. (Emirates News Agency)
#Saudi #education - Some 15 Saudi students showcased student AI and software projects in the Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) Summer Programme at the University of Oxford. The programme is organized by Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). (Asharq Al Awsat)
#UAE?-?#AI?-?DEWA, partnering with?Google Cloud, hosted a generative AI workshop for employees. The effort aims to advance Dubai's ambition to become the world's smartest city, leveraging?Fourth Industrial Revolution?technologies.?(Zawya)
Drones
#Saudi?#drones?-?Ondas Holdings'?Airobotics?and?Saudi Excellence Holding Company?have entered a strategic alliance to establish an office in Saudi Arabia and provide advanced autonomous drone platforms and technologies for government and commercial use. (Yahoo Finance)
Wearables
#UAE?#wearables?-?Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)?has increased the use of?Kenzen?wearable tech among 350 employee volunteers for heat illness prevention this summer. Kenzen's devices monitor vital body metrics, including core body temperature and heart rate, allowing real-time detection of heat strain, safeguarding outdoor workers in the UAE. (Emirates News Agency)
Defence
#Saudi?-?#UAVs?-?Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)?and?Baykar?signed an agreement confirming plans to establish manufacturing operations for the Turkish defence firm’s?Bayraktar Ak?nc??high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UAV).?(Arab News)
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