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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Presight Datahub, a Secure, Collaborative Data Marketplace Platform Launched at GITEX GLOBAL 2024

Presight has launched the Presight Datahub platform at GITEX 2024, marking the first of its kind in the UAE. This platform enables organizations to create data products and exchange data seamlessly. Operating on Microsoft Azure, the Presight Datahub ensures data sovereignty and security. It offers extensive customization options, allowing companies to tailor the marketplace to their specific needs. This launch represents a strategic move to enhance AI utilization in both public and private sectors, helping institutions transform their data into real growth drivers.

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 Launches Analog, a New Venture to Advance AI Capabilities in Edge Computing

G42, a leading UAE technology group, has announced its investment in a new edge computing company called Analog. This venture represents a significant step in developing AI solutions focused on human needs, effectively bridging the gap between potential and reality. Analog leverages edge computing to bring smart technology closer to the point of need. By integrating smart sensors, it aims to establish a seamless connection between people, places, and things, enhancing speed and operational efficiency.

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 Collaborates with NVIDIA to Deliver Next-Generation Climate Solutions Using Earth-2

G42 has partnered with NVIDIA to enhance climate technology, focusing on AI solutions that improve global weather forecasting accuracy. This collaboration utilizes NVIDIA's Earth-2 platform, which accelerates climate predictions through high-resolution simulations. The partnership will initially develop a weather forecasting model with a square-kilometer resolution, significantly enhancing meteorological prediction accuracy. This initiative highlights the importance of leveraging advanced technology for environmental sustainability.

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G42 Cloud Partners with VAST Data to Build a Multi-Hundred Petabyte Data Cloud for AI

What implications does this partnership have for AI development in the region?

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G42 and Vietnamese Consortium Commit to Build National AI Infrastructure and Develop Southeast Asia’s Intelligence Capacity

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and Vietnamese Consortium Commit to Build National AI Infrastructure and Develop Southeast Asia’s Intelligence Capacity

G42, the technology group based in Abu Dhabi, has signed a cooperation agreement with a Vietnamese consortium that includes FPT Corporation and Viettel Group. This initiative aims to develop AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure in Vietnam, supporting its ambition to become an AI-driven society. The agreement encompasses a comprehensive legal, financial, and regulatory framework to facilitate the deployment of technologies nationwide. Partners praised the Vietnamese government's efforts to enhance regulatory frameworks that support the establishment of large data centers and the adoption of public cloud services.

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G42 and Microsoft Launch Responsible AI Foundation

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and Microsoft Launch Responsible AI Foundation

G42 and Microsoft have launched the Responsible AI Future Foundation during the AI Action Summit in Paris. This initiative, in partnership with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), aims to promote responsible AI standards in the Middle East and Global South. The foundation will focus on two main areas: responsible AI research, which includes developing safety methodologies and bias mitigation techniques. This collaboration emphasizes the commitment of both G42 and Microsoft to ethical AI development and regional engagement.

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Luma Ai Raises $900 Million Series C Led By Humain And Partners On 2 Gigawatt Ai Supercluster In Saudi Arabia

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Luma Ai Raises $900 Million Series C Led By Humain And Partners On 2 Gigawatt Ai Supercluster In Saudi Arabia

Luma AI has raised $900 million in Series C funding led by HUMAIN to build Project Halo, a massive AI compute cluster in Saudi Arabia. This funding includes significant participation from AMD and Amazon, showcasing confidence in Luma AI's potential to achieve multimodal AGI. Project Halo will feature a 2-gigawatt infrastructure, enabling Luma AI to train new World Models that extend beyond traditional LLMs. This development comes as global interest in AI capable of simulating reality and interacting with humans in the physical world grows.

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Saudi Arabia Solidifies Its Position as a Regional and Global Hub for AI with $14.9B in Investment at LEAP25 | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Saudi Arabia Solidifies Its Position as a Regional and Global Hub for AI with $14.9B in Investment at LEAP25 | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

LEAP 2025 was officially launched today in Riyadh, announcing over $14.9 billion in investments and projects in the artificial intelligence sector. This event gathers global technology and innovation leaders, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a key hub for digital transformation. Through these investments, Saudi Arabia aims to attract more global companies to its local market, enhancing its competitive edge in technology. The projects will include advanced AI infrastructure development, contributing to the goals of Vision 2030.

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Ministry of Communications Launches Third Phase of 'AdopTech' to Accelerate AI, Emerging Tech Adoption | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Ministry of Communications Launches Third Phase of 'AdopTech' to Accelerate AI, Emerging Tech Adoption | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched the third phase of the 'AdopTech' initiative on March 8, 2025, aimed at supporting the implementation of 15 projects that showcase AI use cases in key industrial and logistics facilities. This initiative is designed to foster innovation by applying emerging technologies, marking a significant step towards achieving Saudi Vision 2030. The projects aim to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

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Minister of Communications Meets with Supermicro Founder and CEO to Strengthen Partnership in Data Center Infrastructure and Accelerate the Growth of Saudi Arabia’s AI Ecosystem | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Minister of Communications Meets with Supermicro Founder and CEO to Strengthen Partnership in Data Center Infrastructure and Accelerate the Growth of Saudi Arabia’s AI Ecosystem | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Minister of Communications Abdullah Al-Swaha met with Supermicro Founder and CEO Charles Liang in the United States to discuss accelerating the growth of Saudi Arabia's AI ecosystem and developing advanced data center infrastructure. Saudi Arabia aims to enhance its AI capabilities through strategic partnerships with global companies. Supermicro, a leader in data center technology, reflects the Kingdom's commitment to creating an integrated digital environment.