Video length: 05:25 Tech Demand for data centres accelerates across Mena Demand is growing for data centres across the Mena region, which is “underserved” according to Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers. Dubai-based Khazna, which has 14 working centres, 10 to 12 under construction and four more planned, is one of the largest operators in the region. “We have announced our expansion into Egypt. It […] January 3, 2024
Analysis Tech Gulf tech trends to watch in 2024 Technological breakthroughs in 2023 have transformed society and the world economy, but we must always look ahead. These are the cutting-edge discoveries and technologies that will define 2024. Quantum computing Quantum computing – using the principles of quantum mechanics to tackle problems too complex for traditional computers – is set to revolutionise industries. Global tech […] January 2, 2024
Sustainability Abu Dhabi uses drones and AI to reseed desert land Abu Dhabi has begun trials to restore arid desert land in the Al Dhafra region by using drones for aerial reseeding. The pilot is being undertaken by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the investment and holding company ADQ, along with a UK-based environmental technology company, Dendra. The companies will use advanced seeding drones […] December 28, 2023
Real Estate Bahrain introduces real estate data service for investors Bahrain’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority has launched an online service providing investors with data on the kingdom’s real estate sector. Aqari Data Bank uses artificial intelligence to give up-to-date information on transaction volumes, property valuations, land classifications and the locations of commercial complexes, healthcare facilities and educational institutions. The subscription-based platform provides interactive maps and […] December 27, 2023
Trade AI to be at the heart of UK-GCC free trade talks AI will be at the heart of future bilateral trade between the GCC and the UK, according to Oliver Christian, His Majesty’s trade commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan. “That [AI investment] will definitely be the story of my tenure here over the coming years in the UAE and across the Middle East,” said […] December 18, 2023
Lifestyle Living like the Jetsons: Middle East homes go smart It has been six decades since the American animated sitcom The Jetsons offered a glimpse into a future filled with robots and smart kitchens. Now reality seems poised to beat this once-fanciful vision. Today, voice-activated assistants seamlessly control everything – from adjusting lights and thermostats to automating tasks such as unlocking doors or turning on […] December 17, 2023
Opinion Tech Tech without soft skills is a half-baked strategy A successful digital future depends on the human touch December 12, 2023
Tech No need to fear AI, says Indian music legend New technologies such as artificial intelligence should be embraced, famed Indian composer A.R. Rahman said at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah this week. “It’s not new… human beings are constantly evolving, they will rise up to something that they can do.” AI has become something of a bogeyman in people’s minds, but […] December 8, 2023
Tech Abu Dhabi sets up business to leverage AI expertise Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council has set up a company that aims to capitalise on the emirate’s growing expertise in artificial intelligence. The business, AI71, will build on Falcon, the open-source AI developed in Abu Dhabi. The Falcon 7B, 40B and 180B large language models (LLMs) – tools capable of digesting large amounts of […] November 29, 2023
AGBI AI EVENT Tech ‘Human-in-the-loop’ model remains essential for AI Artificial intelligence is poised to complement and augment human capabilities, not replace them, according to a tech expert speaking at an AGBI event last week. Noel Tock, the founder of digital agency Human Made, emphasised the importance of the “human-in-the-loop” model. “For critical tasks such as analysing medical reports, human oversight remains essential until AI […] November 23, 2023
AGBI AI EVENT Tech Businesses shouldn’t leap onto ChatGPT bandwagon Companies looking to use AI to enhance business should not rush to jump on the “tech bandwagon” behind successes such as ChatGPT, one of the UK’s leading experts in artificial intelligence has said. ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, uses large language modelling (LLM) which enables it to do things like answer questions and write articles. […] November 23, 2023
Video length: 0:57 AGBI AI EVENT Tech AI ‘not just a problem-solving tool’ for journalists Journalists must embrace artificial intelligence technologies in their day-to-day work, according to a panel of leading experts during a session hosted by AGBI at the Global Media Congress. “AI is not just a tool for problem-solving or generating the next stories but it also allows the development of new creative skill sets,” said Professor Neil […] November 23, 2023
Video length: 54:12 Learn from the experts on implementing AI in business AGBI brought together AI experts from around the world to tackle the “less familiar but more strategically critical” aspects of the subject that has captured global attention with its possibilities – and risks. The panel at AGBI‘s VIP event at the Capital Club in Dubai consisted of: Groopman pointed out that making proper use of […] November 22, 2023
AGBI AI EVENT Tech Bias a challenge for AI ethics, says Silicon Valley analyst The ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should focus on the inherent biases introduced during the design phase by those crafting the technology, a Silicon Valley analyst and AI advocate, Jessica Groopman, told an event organised by AGBI last week. “When we create these tools, we inevitably embed biases in them, reflecting our human biases,” […] November 21, 2023
Video length: 01:03 AGBI AI EVENT Tech AI can redefine customer experience, say experts Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the customer experience, said a panel of leading experts during a special reception hosted by Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). The exclusive invite-only event, sponsored by Oliver Wyman at the Capital Club Dubai on November 15, welcomed an audience of senior business leaders from across the UAE to […] November 16, 2023
Health UAE’s medical AI ‘will not replace doctors’ The UAE’s unveiling of a homegrown clinical artificial intelligence program is a breakthrough in healthcare technology say industry experts, but AI will not yet replace doctors talking to patients. M42, an offshoot of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health and based in Abu Dhabi, announced last month that it had built a clinical Large Language Model […] November 14, 2023
Tech Saudi Arabia sets up centre to research AI ethics Saudi Arabia has announced a centre aimed to propel competencies and legislative frameworks in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies. The International Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics was unveiled by the minister of culture Prince Badr Bin Farhan at the 42nd session of Unesco’s General Conference in Paris on November 11. The centre […] November 13, 2023
Tech 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 […] November 10, 2023
Opinion Agriculture Careful what you wish for… AI and the future of agriculture AI may transform farming – and destroy livelihoods. We must manage the transition for rural societies November 8, 2023
Video length: 03:47 Tech IT opportunities in UAE to leap 80% thanks to AI uptake Job opportunities in the UAE’s information technology sector will rise 80 percent as IT leaders plan to augment their teams in the next 12 months, according to a survey. The driving force behind this surge in demand for IT professionals is the advance of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and machine learning, […] November 2, 2023
Tech AI Safety Summit: Sunak’s push for UK’s global role British prime minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to plan the AI Safety Summit 2023 in less than six months was more than simply an effort to establish the UK as a pioneer in a rapidly developing area. Sunak envisions the UK as a global leader in AI safety, aiming to secure a significant role in the […] November 1, 2023
Tech Emirates companies turn to AI in pursuit of cybersecurity More than 90 percent of UAE organisations plan to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies, according to a study conducted by a UK-based market research consultant Censuswide and commissioned by Palo Alto Networks. UAE companies can make use of AI in their cybersecurity strategies by using it to analyse […] October 27, 2023
