Yasser MasoodQai supercharges Qatar’s AI ambitions like UAE and Saudi Arabia
Similar to efforts by UAE and Saudi Arabia in embracing the growing demands for AI, Qatar has joined the battlefield with the launch of its own national AI company known as ‘Qai’.
Spotify debuts new Premium tiers across Middle East region
Spotify is introducing new subscription tiers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including Premium Lite, Premium Standard, and Premium Platinum. This pilot program may expand to other MENA countries if successful, enhancing Spotify’s offering in the region.
AI Adoption across MENA region: UAE Leads Worldwide in Microsoft report
The Microsoft AI Economy Institute has published their AI Diffusion Report, providing an overview on the adoption and usage of AI worldwide.
Snapchat in Qatar: New Office Opening and Usage Highlights
In Q3 2022, Snap announced they were opening their office in Qatar in partnership with GCO Qatar. Three years later, they have officially opened their office at Msheireb Downtown to mark the milestone. In addition, they recently shared some insights on Qatar users from research done with GWI.
Snapchat is capping Memories for MENA and South Asia users
Snapchat introduces new Memories Storage Plans for the MENA and South Asia region, as they look to introduce a 5GB cap for all users.
OpenAI’s attention in Middle East and South Asia regions
OpenAI has been setting their sights on the Middle East and South Asia region with investments and partnerships, looking to gain a foothold against the competition yet also driving adoption of ChatGPT.