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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence ( MBZUAI ) – the world ’ s first graduate , research university dedicated to Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) – has announced plans for a strategic collaboration with IBM . Senior leaders from both organisations signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) aimed at advancing fundamental AI research , as well as accelerating the types of scientific breakthroughs that could unlock the potential of AI to help solve some of humanity ’ s greatest challenges .
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QATAR
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As football continues to be at the forefront of sporting activities in Qatar this year , Google Cloud has announced an expanded collaboration with Sponix Tech , the Qatar-based sports technology provider , that has been providing a first-of-its-kind immersive match experience for football fans around the world . Leveraging Google Cloud ’ s infrastructure , Sponix Tech has provided two differentiated technology solutions that are used by broadcasters , football leagues and clubs in the Middle East and Europe .
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KUWAIT
As government and private entities across Kuwait escalate digitalisation programmes in line with the national vision of New Kuwait 2035 , global technology company SAP SE recently showcased its latest innovative solutions for Digital Transformation at its SAP NOW event . At the Kuwait event , SAP focused on the need for every entity to become an ‘ Intelligent Sustainable Enterprise ’, leveraging innovative technologies to help businesses become more profitable , resilient , and sustainable , while also transforming into a best-run business .
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SAUDI ARABIA
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BAHRAIN
SICO BSC , a regional asset manager , broker , market maker , and investment bank has a signed a contract with Beyon Cyber for managed cybersecurity services . The partnership , which was signed by Najla Al Shirawi , CEO , SICO and Dr . Shaikh Khalid bin Duaij Al Khalifa , CEO , Beyon Cyber , will lead to enhancing the cybersecurity maturity of SICO ’ s IT Infrastructure to accelerate its Digital Transformation journey further .
Saudi-based stc Group , a national digital enabler recently announced the establishment of Alibaba cloud in Riyadh for high-capacity cloud services in partnership with the Chinese technology giant , Alibaba Group , eWTP Arabia for Technical Innovation Ltd , the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence ( SCAI ) and the Saudi Information Technology Company ( SITE ).
The new company has come as a response to the significant increase in demand for cloud computing services and solutions in the region and will provide advanced cloud computing services to companies operating in KSA .
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