Meta is making a $14.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence company Scale and recruiting its CEO Alexandr Wang to join a team developing “superintelligence” at the tech giant. The deal announced Thursday reflects a push by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to revive AI efforts at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram as it faces […]
Ericsson and Google Cloud team up to deliver carrier-grade 5G core as-a-service built with AI at the foundation
Ericsson On-Demand delivers a significant shift in how core network services are deployed, managed and scaled Provisions core services in minutes, allowing Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to scale effortlessly and pay only for what is used Combines telecom-grade reliability with public cloud flexibility, for smaller core deployments Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the launch of Ericsson […]
Khazna Data Centers and NVIDIA collaborate To accelerate AI infrastructure development across the MEA Region
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Aligning with growing demand for AI infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, today announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to build AI factories in the MEA region. Following the high-profile visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the UAE, and the announcement of a planned […]
IBM sets the course to build world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029
Breakthrough research defines key elements for an efficient fault-tolerant architecture – charting the first viable path toward a system projected to run 20,000 times more operations than today’s quantum computers Representing the computational state of IBM Starling would require the memory of more than a quindecillion (10^48) of the world’s most powerful supercomputers Dubai, United […]
The UAE is Officially the First Country to give Free Nationwide Access to ChatGPT Plus
Abu Dhabi/Dubai – May 27, 2025 — In a groundbreaking announcement that cements the UAE’s position as a global AI powerhouse, OpenAI has confirmed that all residents and citizens of the United Arab Emirates will soon enjoy free access to ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of its widely used AI chatbot. The move is part […]
Proofpoint signs definitive agreement to acquire HornetSecurity
Hornetsecurity will leverage Proofpoint’s capabilities to extend its reach and impact with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) globally with their unique cloud security solution for M365 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a leading pan-European provider of […]
UAE-based CPX Holding acquires spiderSilk to drive Global Cybersecurity Expansion
Abu Dhabi, UAE: CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive technologies, including the flagship exposure management platform, Resonance. The acquisition combines CPX’s trusted end-to-end expertise in threat detection, analysis, and remediation with […]
Meta partners with Startupbootcamp to accelerate Agentic AI startups in MENA with Llama Design Drive
The MEA enterprise agentic AI market generated $102.2 million in revenue in 2024. Meta’s partnership with Startupbootcamp through the Llama Design Drive program aligns with the rapid growth of agentic AI in the Middle East and Africa. The MEA enterprise agentic AI market generated $102.2 million in revenue in 2024 and is projected to reach […]
Dubai-Based Arabic.AI launches MENA’s first B2B Agentic AI Platform
Dubai, UAE: Arabic.AI emerged from stealth mode today, unveiling what executives call the first truly agentic AI platform specifically engineered for Arabic language. The Dubai-based startup, with offices spanning MENA, the U.S., and Europe, enters the market with substantial technical advantages over global competitors. Founder’s Vision: A Deeply Local, Globally Competitive Model Founded by serial entrepreneur […]
No more Emirates ID cards? UAE to launch Digital ID System using Facial Recognition
The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to introduce a new digital identification system that will eliminate the need for physical Emirates ID cards, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation agenda. According to Khaleej Time, the service set to be fully deployed within the next year, the system will use facial recognition […]