09/22/2025 09:34
Abu Dhabi’s TII and NVIDIA Launch Middle East’s First Joint ‘AI & Robotics’ NVAITC Research Lab

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has joined forces with NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing and AI, to launch the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to both artificial intelligence and robotics. This landmark collaboration establishes a first-of-its-kind hub in the region for developing next-generation AI models, robotics platforms, and humanoid technologies that will accelerate inn...

09/19/2025 04:34
Wadhwani AI Global Launches to Bring AI Solutions to Africa, Latin America, and Other Developing Countries

Wadhwani AI Global today announced its launch across the Global South, targeting Africa, Latin America, and other low and middle-income countries. Wadhwani AI Global will partner with governments, multilaterals, and local organizations to embed AI directly into critical public systems, transforming healthcare delivery, educational access, and agricultural systems for those who need it most. The approach applies insights from the Wadhwani family’s experience funding AI solutions in India, wher...

09/19/2025 05:00
Autel Energy Powers South Africa’s Largest Public EV Bus Charging Project in Cape Town, Supporting 120-Bus Fleet Transition by 2025

Autel Energy, a global leader in smart and sustainable EV charging solutions, today announced its pivotal role in South Africa’s most ambitious electric public transport initiative: the electrification of Cape Town’s bus fleet. Through its advanced MaxiCharger DC Fast (150–240 kW) technology, Autel Energy is powering the country’s largest public EV bus charging hub — also among the most significant in Africa — enabling the rollout of 120 electric buses by December 2025. This press release feat...

‘Syria: 13 Years of War’ – A New AFP Exhibition at Géopolis Until 1 May 2025

On 8 December 2024, Syria’s history took a dramatic turn with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, ending over 50 years of his clan’s rule. In partnership with AFP, Géopolis is presenting an exceptional exhibition tracing nearly 13 years of civil war, from the 2011 uprising onwards.

On 8 December 2024, Syria’s history took a dramatic turn with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, ending over 50 years of his clan’s rule. In partnership with AFP, Géopolis is presenting an exceptional exhibition tracing nearly 13 years of civil war, from the 2011 uprising onwards.

AFP publishes its annual report 2023

 

This annual report looks back on a tragic year for AFP, marked by the death of video journalist Arman Soldin in Ukraine and terrible injuries suffered by photographer Christina Assi in Lebanon.

 


 

 

 

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