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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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AI to go nuclear? Data center deals say it’s inevitable

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AWS, Microsoft, and Google are going nuclear to build and operate mega data centers better equipped to meet the increasingly hefty demands of generative AI. Earlier this year, AWS paid $650 million to purchase Talen Energy’s Cumulus Data Assets, a 960-megawatt nuclear-powered data center on site at Talen’s Susquehanna, Penn.,

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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AI, once viewed as a novel innovation, is now mainstream, impacting just about facet of the enterprise. Over the next 12 months, IT leaders can look forward to even more innovations, as well as some serious challenges. As 2025 dawns, CIOs face an IT landscape that differs significantly from just a year ago.

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What to expect from AI in the enterprise in 2025

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Augmenting employees, not replacing them Whether its through cutting costs, innovating new products and services or improving the customer experience, building a competitive advantage is at the core of most technology deployments, and AI is no different. I see this taking shape in 5 key areas. a month for a subscription service.

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

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AI and Machine Learning will drive innovation across the government, healthcare, and banking/financial services sectors, strongly focusing on generative AI and ethical regulation. Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC.

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Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education

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Proof of this is the KSA Cloud First Policy, announced in October 2020 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and InformationTechnologies, after the launch of a cloud data center in the city of Jeddah, by Oracle. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated.

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Africa’s digital economy and digital transformation

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For data center capacity to spread to more regions of Africa, there will need to be a major effort to create structure for overland routes. This initiative aims to digitally connect every individual, business, and government in Africa by 2030. billion inhabitants making up 15% of the global population.