NVIDIA inception opens doors for Saudi AI Founders
Learn how Saudi founders can join NVIDIA’s Inception Program for free access to AI infrastructure, mentorship, and global VC networks.
When the browser starts thinking for you
The web browser used to be simple. It opened pages, loaded links, and gave you a blank field to ask the internet a question....
1001 AI raises $9 million to expand AI infrastructure across the GCC
London and Dubai-based startup 1001 AI raised $9 million in seed funding led by CIV Capital, General Catalyst, and Lux Capital to expand its AI infrastructure platform across the GCC.
Saudi Arabia’s Tabby launches in-house AI infrastructure
Tabby launches an AI factory in Saudi Arabia powered by NVIDIA HGX to process data locally, improve fraud detection, and personalize fintech services.
Dubai’s GITEX 2025 becomes a hub for global dialogue on AI-native futures
DUBAI — OpenAI, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi-based G42 will headline GITEX Global 2025, leading a landmark series of discussions focused on how artificial intelligence...
Dubai Police to Showcase AI and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025
Dubai Police to reveal AI, drone, and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025, showcasing the future of law enforcement and digital safety.
Jordan’s Engagesoft secures $3.5 million to power AI-Driven employee engagement
Engagesoft, founded in Jordan by brothers Omar and Tareq Tahboub, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Silicon Badia to expand its AI-driven employee engagement platform across MENA.
Google expands AI App Builder Opal to 15 Countries — but MENA still waiting
Google has rolled out its no-code AI app builder Opal to 15 new countries, including Pakistan and India, introducing faster workflows and advanced debugging — but the Middle East and North Africa remain absent from the expansion list.
China’s Robotaxi giants target Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh in driverless push
Pony.ai and Baidu are racing to deploy 1,000 robotaxis across Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia by 2027–2028. With Uber partnerships, RTA permits, and mega-projects like NEOM, the Gulf is becoming the proving ground for global driverless mobility.
Open AI launches Sora 2 in the US but MENA might be its biggest test
OpenAI launches Sora, its TikTok-style AI video app powered by Sora 2. What it means for global users and MENA’s fast-growing social media scene.