Umm Al-Qura University announced a U.S.-registered patent for a system that can reorganize knowledge for different tasks. The university described possible uses in healthcare and finance; practical deployment was not established in the announcement.
The American University of Beirut and CMA CGM have established a $10 million partnership for a new artificial intelligence and data science institute. Its research will include logistics, forecasting, automation, and sustainable operations.
A newly published study by researchers at two Moroccan universities describes AdaptVote, a low-power digital-voting prototype that can store votes during internet outages. The researchers stress that it remains an academic prototype rather than an official electoral system.
Children in central Gaza used virtual-reality headsets during support sessions in a tent. The sessions offered calm images and a short break from daily pressures.
The UAE’s TDRA began its 2026 in-person digital camp in Abu Dhabi on 3 August for Emirati students aged 9 to 15. The programme offers practical activities in artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.
Morocco is showcasing its aerospace capabilities at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. Its national pavilion brings together manufacturers, startups, an industry association, and a vocational training institute.
Jordan’s Water Authority launched 34 digital services covering private wells, laboratories, drilling, and treated-water requests. The initiative allows residents, businesses, and public institutions to complete transactions online.
