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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. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

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Bridging continents: The role of connectivity in Africa’s digital transformation

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Simply put, there is a direct link between economic progress and IT infrastructure, with robust trade dependent on a strong digital foundation. It launched a Regional Information Infrastructure Project, enabling access to the international internet backbone through undersea cables.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

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Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC. 2025 AI and machine learning are expected to evolve significantly in the GCC, driven by national strategies like Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs AI Strategy.

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Partnership Could Put $100B Into AI Data Center Infrastructure

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As AI technology advances, it’s putting ever-increasing strain on existing data centers and associated power sources. To keep up, we’ll need to build a lot more infrastructure. Participants include Microsoft , Blackrock , Global Infrastructure Partners and United Arab Emirates AI-focused investment fund MGX.

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Scale Computing secures $55M to help companies manage edge infrastructure

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But while some organizations stand to benefit from edge computing, which refers to the practice of storing and analyzing data near the end-user, not all have a handle of what it requires. Managing a fleet of edge devices across locations can be a burden on IT teams that lack the necessary infrastructure. billion in 2030.

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AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

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billion in the Middle East kingdom to build data centers and a significant cloud presence in the region. Indeed, the kingdom is positioning itself as a global leader in digital technologies ahead of its hosting of the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh. If I go back three years, there was limited cloud adoption in Arab states,” he said.

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Elevate your digital transformation with impactful sustainability

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With the paradigm shift from the on-premises data center to a decentralized edge infrastructure, companies are on a journey to build more flexible, scalable, distributed IT architectures, and they need experienced technology partners to support the transition.