Egypt and Mali Partner to Expand Fibre Networks and AI

Egypt and Mali have signed a bilateral digital cooperation agreement to expand cross-border fiber optic infrastructure and foster joint artificial intelligence initiatives.  Egypt and Mali have agreed to expand their digital cooperation targeting joint investments in high-speed fiber optic infrastructure, capacity building, artificial intelligence initiatives and cybersecurity governance across North and West Africa. The agreement […]

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DCO and ESCWA Partner to Accelerate Digital Economy and Responsible AI Across Arab Nations

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital economy growth and foster responsible artificial intelligence deployment across the Arab region.  The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia […]

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Submer and Intel Partner to Advance AI and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey

Submer and technology giant Intel have joined forces to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (MEAT).  Full-stack artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Submer has signed a regional collaboration agreement with Intel to deliver next-generation AI high-performance computing (HPC) and high-density data center solutions across […]

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PNY and MTC Launch Saudi AI Infrastructure Partnership

Global high-performance computing leader PNY Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi technology services provider MTC (Modern Technology Company) to accelerate the deployment of advanced AI computing infrastructure across Saudi Arabia.  PNY Technology, a global supplier of high-performance computing and NVIDIA technology solutions has formed a strategic collaboration with Memory Technology Company (MTC) one […]

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Egypt and Intel Launch AI Training Programme

The Government of Egypt through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with global tech leader Intel to train 1 million Egyptian citizens in artificial intelligence annually.  Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a strategic three-year Memorandum of Understanding with global semiconductor leader Intel to train one million […]

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Snowflake Launches Startups Programme to Boost AI Innovation in the UAE

Data cloud giant Snowflake has officially launched its Snowflake for Startups programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven innovation.  Global AI Data Cloud company Snowflake has officially launched its “Snowflake for Startups” programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).   The initiative is designed to serve as a launchpad […]

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Ghana Launches AI and Robotics Bootcamp for 100 Young Innovators

Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has launched an intensive AI and Robotics Bootcamp bringing together 100 selected young innovators from across the country.  Ghana has opened a five-day educational summer camp on artificial intelligence and robotics, bringing together 100 students from 19 basic and international schools to build practical skills in […]

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Google to Invest $15 Billion in Finnish AI Infrastructure Expansion

Alphabet’s Google has announced a major investment of at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center footprint in Finland. Alphabet’s Google has announced plans to invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years. The commitment which […]

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Beyond chatbots, South Africa’s 4Sight sees AI running business processes

4Sight Holdings believes the next phase of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) will be less about chatbots and more about rebuilding how businesses actually work. The South African technology group, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has reshaped its executive leadership around that vision, appointing Clark Fourie as chief information technology officer, Jeandré du Randt […]

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