Topic: public-private partnership
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Orange Jordan & Ministry Conclude MVP Incubation Program for Young Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and Orange Jordan Foundation concluded the "Incubation to Reach MVP" program, selecting 23 entrepreneurial teams from 100 ideas nationwide to support Jordan's entrepreneurship strategy. Over six months, participants received practical training,...
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Ooredoo Kuwait Partners with Diplomatic Institute for Digital Transformation
Ooredoo Kuwait and the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute have formed a partnership to advance Kuwait's digital transformation and support Kuwait Vision 2035 through public-private collaboration. The collaboration will utilize Ooredoo's expertise in communications, AI, and media to mode...
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Meta AI Now Speaks Urdu in Pakistan
Meta has launched its AI platform with full Urdu support in Pakistan, aiming to make advanced AI tools accessible and relevant for local communities by integrating the nation's most widely spoken language. The initiative includes partnerships with Pakistan's government and educational bodies, fea...
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Gulf's First AI Centre of Excellence Launches to Boost Innovation
The Gulf region's first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence has been established in Abu Dhabi through a partnership between Australian and UAE entities, marking a key step in the UAE's sovereign AI strategy. The Centre aims to develop homegrown AI capabilities by focusing on local ta...
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Kuwait & Google Cloud Boost Digital Skills for Public Workers
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its Digital Skills Development Initiative with Google Cloud to provide government employees with advanced training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. The initiative is a strategic investment aligned with the New Kuwait Vision 2035, aiming to enhance...
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Sheikh Khaled: Microsoft's $15.2B AI Investment to Boost UAE Digital Growth
Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 to boost its AI and cloud infrastructure, develop local talent, and strengthen its strategic partnership with the U.S. The investment focuses on building AI expertise tailored to regional needs, expanding data centers with advanced...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot to Process UAE Data Locally
Microsoft will launch local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE by early 2026, hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi data centers to enhance security and performance for organizations. This initiative supports the UAE's National AI Strategy and digital sovereignty by ensuring data remain...
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Orange Jordan Hackathon Drives Inclusive Tourism with Digital Solutions
Orange Jordan and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities are launching a three-month hackathon for university students to develop digital solutions that enhance tourism accessibility for people with disabilities. The hackathon, running from October to December 2025, focuses on creating practical...
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HPE to Build Next-Gen Exascale Supercomputer and AI Cluster for Oak Ridge
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will build two advanced computing systems, the exascale supercomputer Discovery and the AI cluster Lux, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory to enhance leadership in AI and supercomputing for scientific and national security purposes. ...
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Oman Data Park Expands OCI Services with New Ibri Region
Oman Data Park has expanded its cloud services with a new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secondary Dedicated Region in Wilayat Ibri, enhancing Oman's digital transformation and sovereign cloud capabilities. The dual-region setup with Muscat ensures low-latency, high availability, and disaster recove...
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Kuwait Unveils AI & Digital Transformation Strategy
Kuwait is prioritizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation as key elements of its national strategy, focusing on upgrading digital infrastructure and enhancing government efficiency. The nation is developing policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical AI use, strong cybers...
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CISA Steps In as Federal MS-ISAC Funding Ends
The longstanding cooperative agreement between CISA and the Center for Internet Security has ended, shifting cybersecurity support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to be provided directly by CISA through grants, tools, and expert assistance. Federal funding for the MS-ISAC's ...
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70% of Smart Home Devices Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, UAE Council Warns
70% of smart home devices in the UAE are vulnerable to cyberattacks, largely due to risky user behaviors like weak passwords and unsecured networks. The UAE faces intense cyber threats, including a 30% increase in ransomware and AI-powered attacks like deepfakes and autonomous malware. The UAE ha...
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South Korea Bets on Ulsan to Lead Its AI Infrastructure Push
SK Group and AWS have announced a joint ₩7 trillion investment to build South Korea’s largest AI-focused data center in Ulsan. Set to launch in phases beginning 2027, the “AI Zone” aims to anchor Korea’s generative AI ecosystem, blending SK’s energy and chip infrastructure with AWS’s cloud AI stack—while signaling a broader national push for AI sovereignty and regional tech leadership.
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