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Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030

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A recent report from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and consultancy firm Hello Tomorrow highlights the rapid growth of deep tech startups in Saudi Arabia, with 50% of these startups focusing on AI and IoT.

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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

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The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. billion in a global super-scaler cloud, and Oracle investing $1.5

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CIOs contend with gen AI growing pains

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Guan, along with AI leaders from S&P Global and Corning, discussed the gargantuan challenges involved in moving gen AI models from proof of concept to production, as well as the foundation needed to make gen AI models truly valuable for the business. “Our Secondly, how do you give them tools to do different work and innovate?”

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CIO as enabler: Building an ecosystem of innovation partners

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There’s significant debate about the future of the CIO role , but one thing is clear: Digital leaders who want to be successful must look beyond the firewall and link up with an ecosystem of vendor partners, startups, and other organizations to ensure the enterprise thrives. White says being an enabler isn’t a straightforward role, either.

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How to create a culture of innovation

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A shift has occurred and IT is now viewed as an equal partner in driving business growth with CIOs recognized as the de facto leaders of innovation. Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovation is a double-edged sword: It is critical to growth — but that’s also what makes it risky. “It

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The UAE Government partners with Mastercard to establish a Global AI Hub and combat financial crime

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This strategic collaboration aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2031, which aims to integrate AI and other cutting-edge technologies across various sectors, enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven solutions.

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EU AI Act: Sensible guardrail or innovation killer?

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While some welcome guardrails for the correct use of AI tools , others warn of a bureaucratic monster associated with it and fear that the rules could slow down further innovation. The AI Act offers the opportunity to protect against the negative effects of artificial intelligence and at the same time to promote innovation.