Sam Altman’s Insights Into AI Concerns

Editorial February 20, 2024

The UAE’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama recently interviewed Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, during the World Government Summit in which the expert mentioned his greatest concerns when it comes to AI, according to Gulf Business. Sam Altman, a global celebrity in the

BRAIN Forum Launched by Al Olama at WGS

Editorial February 15, 2024

Photo: Emirates News Agency WAM Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work applications, recently launched the ‘Building Responsible Artificial Intelligence Forum (BRAIN)’, a segment of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 named ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The forum gathered global technology leaders

Cisco to Establish New Cloud Data Center in UAE

Editorial February 14, 2024

Cisco, a global leader in technology solutions for various fields and sectors, recently announced the launch of a new on-premises cloud data center in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Emirates News Agency. It is expected to take place by the middle of 2024. It is a way of serving Duo’s multi-factor authentication and […]

UAE Cyber Security Council Urges Caution After Cyberattack

Editorial February 12, 2024

The United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council recently announced that they managed to successfully confront electronic terrorist attacks that aimed at a number of vital and strategically important sectors in the country, according to Gulf News. Cyber emergency systems have been employed across the country, with all relevant authorities included in the action. These

SDAIA’s President Remarks on AI Ethics Centre

Editorial February 12, 2024

His Excellency the President of the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, confirmed that the Council of Ministers’ decision to establish the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) in Riyadh, along with UNESCO’s approval of it as an international Category 2 Center, is a significant achievement within SDAIA’s […]

SDAIA Organizes Workshops on Ethics in AI

Editorial February 5, 2024

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), along with the Arab League (AL), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) recently organized two high-level workshops. The goal was to improve the role of ethical practices in AI and its tools for managing technology and achieving

DCO Assembly on New Members and Digital Initiatives Concluded

Editorial February 5, 2024

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) recently concluded its third annual General Assembly in Bahrain, where new member states were announced, including Bangladesh, Qatar, and the Hellenic Republic, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The assembly discussed topics relating to cross-border market growth, data value, and a sustainable digital economy. The member

KSA – Auto-detection of Traffic Violations Soon

Editorial January 31, 2024

The Transport General Authority recently shared an announcement on X relating to the launch of auto-detection on the violations of trucks and buses, including the activities of cargo transport, truck rental, international transport buses, and bus rental. It is expected to start from April 21, 2024, in all regions of the Kingdom. The most important […]

Dubai’s Nol Upgraded: Introducing Family Tickets

Editorial January 29, 2024

Nol, Dubai’s card-based ticketing system, will be upgraded to an account-based system incorporating central wallet technology, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Requiring an investment of AED350 million, the project is a significant factor in the RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap 2023-2030 revealed in December 2023. The strategy is designed to establish

A New AI Council Established in Abu Dhabi

Editorial January 25, 2024

A new artificial intelligence council, the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), has been established by the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. It aims to develop and maintain an emerging technology sector, as well as to create investment and research opportunities. Responsibilities of the council […]