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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was removed by the company board in November but returned four days later

Saudi IT company invests $5m in OpenAI

The Saudi IT company Al Moammar Information Systems has announced an investment of $5 million in the US artificial intelligence (AI) research company OpenAI.  Al Moammar recently established a portfolio to invest in international companies in the field of artificial intelligence.  Bloomberg reported in December that in early January OpenAI would complete a tender offer […]

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OpenAI in talks with Abu Dhabi’s G42 for up to $10bn funding

US-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI has held talks to raise funding for a new chip venture with Abu Dhabi-based G42, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources. The AI startup has discussed raising between $8 and $10 billion from G42, the news agency said, adding that it was unclear whether the chips venture and wider company funding efforts were […]

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Abu Dhabi could be trailblazer for autonomous cars

Abu Dhabi will be one of the first cities in the world to introduce autonomous vehicles en masse, according to the CEO of tech firm Bayanat. Bayanat uses artificial intelligence to provide geospatial data products and services. It is running a pilot scheme in the UAE capital, introducing eight autonomous vehicles, four minibuses and more […]

Core42, which was launched by G42 in Abu Dhabi last month, has announced its new AI Arabic language model called Jais30B

Core42 unveils advanced Arabic language AI model

A new version of a deep learning algorithm capable of translating or generating Arabic text was unveiled in the UAE this week. Jais30B, which features 30 billion parameters, was introduced by Core42, a G42 company based in Abu Dhabi. “With 160 percent longer answers in Arabic and a 233 percent increase in English, the platform […]

Developer Aldar says occupancy rates at the towers at ADGM in Abu Dhabi have reached 99%

Aldar says occupancy in its prime office space at 97%

Aldar Properties, the largest developer in Abu Dhabi, said occupancy levels in prime grade A commercial properties have reached 97 percent on rising demand and limited supply. The properties include four buildings at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Aldar HQ, and International Tower in the Capital Gate district. Occupancy rates at the towers at ADGM, […]

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G42 and OpenAI launch regional partnership 

Abu Dhabi’s leading artificial intelligence company G42 is teaming up with OpenAI, the research and development company behind ChatGPT, to develop AI in the UAE and regional markets. The partnership, announced on Wednesday, aims to leverage OpenAI’s generative AI models across sectors where G42 already has expertise, including financial services, energy, healthcare and public services.  Using solutions […]

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Race is on for AI chips as nations seek tech supremacy

The Gulf states are expected to invest heavily in powerful semiconductor chips in the years ahead to drive artificial intelligence forward. However, US restrictions on exports of the world’s biggest player in the chips market are a potential stumbling block.  AI technology is critical to developing global influence and expanding high-growth industries, and the high-performance […]

Investors turn to data centres in Gulf and Mena tech push

Investor appetite for data centres in the Middle East is soaring as the region, particularly the Gulf, accelerates its digital transformation. Experts say they are seeing increased levels of investment and interest from international operators, who are looking to capitalise on the region’s growing need for data processing and storage. Earlier this year the Saudi […]

NYSE-listed Blue Owl is an alternative investment manager with $150bn in assets under management

Mubadala commits $1bn to US tech lending platform

Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala Investment Company has committed $1 billion to US-based Blue Owl Capital’s credit platform to initially focus on financing technology and software companies. New York Stock Exchange-listed Blue Owl is an alternative investment manager with $150 billion in assets under management. “Private credit has become an integral part of the financing […]

Illegal fishing boats can be detected by satellite

Radar satellite deal to spot oil spills and illegal fishing

A partnership between Finnish radar satellite company Iceye and two Emirati space industry operators could be used for a range of services, such as preventing oil slicks, clamping down on illegal fishing and monitoring coastal changes. Iceye in May signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi satellite operator Yahsat and artificial intelligence and cloud computing company […]