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30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Ajman AI agent renews trade licences; Konecta's new $100M AI hub in Egypt

Konecta, a Spanish outsourcing group, has opened its $100 million AI hub in Cairo, marking its first global center of excellence. The new facility will employ 800 specialists, with plans to expand to around 3,000 staff, highlighting the company's commitment to enhancing AI capabilities in the region. This development comes as Saudi Arabia retains its lead in the digital government index, indicating the importance of innovation in enhancing public services and delivering smart solutions.

Arab AI Scene

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Egypt approves two more AI insurance sandbox projects

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted initial approval for two new AI insurance projects to join its regulatory sandbox. These include the AI assistant "Ameen," developed by EG InsurTech in collaboration with Assurex Insurance Brokerage, and an AI Voice Agent & Chatbot Platform from Allianz Insurance Egypt, developed with tech partner Olimi AI. These approvals reflect the FRA's efforts to enhance the use of AI in improving customer experience within the insurance sector, which is now the most represented among applicants. FRA Chairman Dr. Islam Azzam noted that these projects aim to better analyze customer trends and preferences.

Agents

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

AgiBot WITA-Omni Full-Modal Model Tops DailyOmni Global Leaderboard: Beating Google Gemini, ByteDance Doubao, and Alibaba Qwen at Embodied Cross-Modal Understanding

The WITA-Omni model, developed by AgiBot, has claimed the top position on the DailyOmni comprehensive leaderboard with a score of 85.21, surpassing competitors like Alibaba's Qwen and Google's Gemini. It achieved six first-place scores across eight evaluation indicators, including 86.13 in audio-visual alignment.

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Models

Microsoft is openly competing with OpenAI, Anthropic more than ever

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Models

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Microsoft is openly competing with OpenAI, Anthropic more than ever

On Wednesday, Microsoft introduced its proprietary AI models, including new offerings that compete with Mythos, showcasing its strategy for sustainable growth in the market. Through these models, Microsoft aims to enhance its competitive edge in artificial intelligence, focusing on developing innovative technologies that meet the growing needs of customers. This development reflects Microsoft's commitment to expanding its smart solutions, which could positively impact the strategies of other companies in the market and promote the adoption of AI across various sectors.

Agents

How avatarin built a 24/7 retail agent with GPT-Realtime

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

How avatarin built a 24/7 retail agent with GPT-Realtime

Avatarin has announced the use of OpenAI's GPT-Realtime to provide 24/7 multilingual support for Yamada Denki shoppers. In just two weeks, 30,000 users engaged with the service, and 92% of survey responses were positive. This initiative is part of Avatarin's strategy to enhance customer experience by offering immediate and effective support, highlighting the role of AI in improving retail services. The use of GPT-Realtime allows seamless interaction with customers in their preferred languages, facilitating the shopping process.

Agents

Mark Zuckerberg predicts that billions of people will have personal AI agents in five years

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Mark Zuckerberg predicts that billions of people will have personal AI agents in five years

Meta is investing billions in AI infrastructure and agent systems, with Mark Zuckerberg aiming to convince investors that these investments will yield significant returns. This initiative is part of Meta's strategy to enhance its competitive edge in the AI market, focusing on developing systems capable of executing multiple tasks autonomously. Meta seeks to achieve substantial returns from these investments, which could significantly impact the company's future amid increasing competition in the sector.

Business

Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Business

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag

Microsoft reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year, ending June 30, highlighting its robust performance. The company revealed details about its investments in the largest competing AI labs, reflecting its strategy to enhance its capabilities in this field. These investments are a strategic move to strengthen Microsoft's position in the AI market, potentially impacting competition among major players in this sector.

Business

Zuckerberg says Meta’s enterprise AI opportunity extends beyond agents

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Business

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Zuckerberg says Meta’s enterprise AI opportunity extends beyond agents

During the second-quarter earnings call, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company sees a significant opportunity in artificial intelligence. These opportunities span various areas including AI agents, APIs, compute, and internal software. Zuckerberg emphasized that these areas are a crucial part of Meta's future strategy. This focus on AI reflects a shift in how companies utilize technology, potentially leading to improved efficiency and increased innovation in the market.

Agents

Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

29 Jul 202615 Safar 1448 AH

Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year

Microsoft has announced the development of an AI super app that integrates Copilot's chat and coding capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that the app will encompass both consumer and commercial experiences upon its launch this year. Nadella stated, "Copilot is evolving rapidly from chat to cowork to autopilots." This integration brings together all Copilot experiences, including coding, into a single super app.