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Analysis: Five trends driving regional adoption of AI Assistants

The Middle East is not a passive consumer but an active architect of the AI future. The UAE is investing heavily in IT infrastructure and rolling out AI education across schools. These efforts are laying the groundwork for everyday AI, technologies that understand local languages, respect cultural nuances, and integrate seamlessly into daily life. Among the clearest examples are AI assistants, which have evolved into trusted companions that help people manage work, learning, and daily routines with increasing fluency.

Rami Abu Arja, Senior Innovation Marketing Manager at Yasmina, Yango Group, explores five trends shaping the adoption of AI assistants and what they reveal about the region’s progress toward a more connected future.

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4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference to Advance Vision 2035 Through Innovation and Collaboration

Event held in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT)

Kuwait City, Kuwait: The 4th edition of the Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference is set to take place on 17–18 November 2025 at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT). The event will bring together leaders from government, industry, and technology sectors to accelerate Kuwait’s digital agenda and support the goals of Vision 2035.

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Lebanese Fintech Whish Money Secures Canadian Licenses to Anchor Global Expansion

UAE, 27 October 2025 – Lebanese fintech Whish Money has secured financial services licenses in Canada, its first major regulatory approval outside the MENA region, signaling the start of a planned global expansion. The company confirmed it is also pursuing licenses in other key markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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ZainTECH and Dataiku partner to shape the future of responsible AI in MENA

  • Redefining enterprise transformation, the strategic partnership will support organizations across the region adopt AI responsibly, driving innovation and measurable business outcomes.

UAE, Dubai – October 27, 2025: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group,  entered into a strategic partnership with Dataiku, The Universal AI Platform™. 

As an AI-first organization, ZainTECH is driving innovation that empowers enterprises and government entities to become more digital, intelligent, and resilient. This new partnership with Dataiku strengthens that mission by helping organizations responsibly adopt AI at scale, delivering measurable outcomes while maintaining transparency, fairness, and accountability.

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Commvault Announces Expanded Regional Partnership with MDS Systems

Gold Standard for Cyber Resiliency combining its strengths with the leading IT services and system integration company in the Gulf Region.

Dubai, UAE – 23 October, 2025 – Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MDS Systems Integration Group to expand their strategic partnership locally. The parties will jointly address the growing demand for cyber resiliency solutions in the Gulf region, with a particular focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman.

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