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Qai 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’.

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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.

Director of GCO Qatar Sheikh Jassim, Snap's VP MENA Hussein Freijeh, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel in Qatar for the official opening of Snap's office
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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 expanding across MENA region with opening of office in Qatar
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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.

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YouTube launches Effects Maker in MENA and South Asia Region

YouTube has launched its custom Effects Maker for Shorts, enabling creators in various regions, including MENA and South Asia, to design personalized effects.

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Netflix and MBC Group partner up for subscription bundle across MENA region

Netflix and MBC Group are partnering to offer a bundled subscription service for the MENA region. The service will be available on MBC Now, integrating various content options while expanding Netflix’s regional audience.