Saudi Arabia’s Wa’ed Venture, the VC arm of Aramco, has co-led a $52 million Series B round in the US-based construction technology (contech) startup Mighty Buildings, along with BOLD Capital, with participation from Khosla Ventures and 15 other new and existing investors.

Mighty Buildings, founded in 2017, is a 3D printing contech known for its prefabricated, environmentally friendly and climate-resilient homes.

The new round brings the total funding raised since inception to $153 million.

The funds will be used to build out Mighty Buildings’ factories in North America and expand operations to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Press release:

Mighty Buildings, the leader in 3D printing construction technology known for its prefabricated, environmentally friendly and climate-resilient homes, today announced that it has raised $52 million in funding. This latest round demonstrates strong investor confidence in Mighty Buildings' innovative offsite 3D printing construction technology.

The round was co-led by Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million innovation-focused venture capital fund backed by Saudi Aramco, and by BOLD Capital Partners, a U.S. disruption and transformation-focused venture firm. Existing investor Khosla Ventures and new investor KB-Badgers, a South Korean firm investing from its sustainability-focused fund, were among a total of almost 20 investors in the round. New investors contributed more than half of the funds raised.

Funding is earmarked to accelerate the development and scale production of new homes for the U.S. market, where new home demand continues to increase, as well as to establish manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two of the largest and fastest-growing construction markets in the world. The addition of operations in the Gulf region aligns with Mighty Buildings' strategy to transform housing construction globally while addressing sustainability, climate resilience, and the global housing shortage.

“The team at Mighty Buildings have reaffirmed our confidence in the incredible and diverse potential for innovation lying within the construction tech industry. Our investment in the company reflects our belief that innovative materials, such as those used in Mighty Buildings’ proprietary 3D-printing, will be a major driver for scalability and sustainability of homebuilding in the Gulf Region,” said Fahad Alidi, Managing Director at Wa’ed Ventures.

Mighty Buildings is meeting a rapidly growing demand for sustainable, prefabricated housing, as evidenced by the delivery of over 50 units to date, an important milestone that reflects the company's progress in developing scalable housing technology. By focusing on its mission, the company is making it easier, faster and more cost-effective to build homes, while pushing the construction industry towards lower carbon, climate-resilient solutions.

“This recent funding underlines Mighty Buildings’ leadership in the modular homebuilding market. It will accelerate our growth by funding the international expansion to one of the most exciting homebuilding regions in the world. We are thrilled about the support from such esteemed investors for our mission: solving the housing and climate crises by transforming the way the world builds homes,” said Mighty Buildings’ CFO Rene Griemens.

Following the opening of its innovative, industrial-scale factory in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2022, the company continues to emphasize its strategy of transformative home building. Mighty Buildings’ patented factory-based 3D printing manufacturing process speeds construction by 3-4x, providing for the completion of a home’s envelope in less than one week with drastically less water and near zero waste.

Using its patented Lumus material, which is 5x stronger than concrete, the technology of Mighty Buildings creates climate-resilient homes that resist severe weather, hurricanes and earthquakes.

Source: Wamda

Palestine-based AI data training company DataQueue has raised an undisclosed amount from the Ibtikar Fund.

Founded in 2021 by Bashir Alsaifi, DataQueue is an AI data training firm that allows organisations to have access to a broad range of annotated and labelled data for training their AI models.

This funding round will provide DataQueue with the resources to further develop its technology, strengthen its research and development capabilities, and expand its customer base.

Press release:

Ibtikar Fund announced their investment in DataQueue, a leading AI data training company, and an innovative platform to manage the entire AI lifecycle.

“DataQueue aims to revolutionize the AI landscape by simplifying the training data process and empowering organisations to unlock the true potential of AI. We are thrilled to have the support of Ibtikar Fund in our journey to democratis3 AI and enable businesses to leverage its transformative power," explained Bashir Alsaifi, DataQueue’s Founder and CEO.

The field of AI faces numerous challenges, particularly in the acquisition and management of high-quality training data. DataQueue has emerged as a solution provider, offering a comprehensive platform that addresses these challenges and streamlines the AI lifecycle for organisations.

One of the primary obstacles in AI development is acquiring diverse and reliable training data at scale. DataQueue tackles this problem by leveraging advanced algorithms and crowdsourcing techniques to efficiently gather large volumes of relevant training data from diverse sources. This approach accelerates the data acquisition process and ensures organisations have access to a broad range of annotated and labelled data for training their AI models.

Accurate annotation and labelling of training data are essential for the effectiveness of AI models. DataQueue's platform incorporates robust annotation tools and quality control mechanisms, guaranteeing precise labelling and minimising errors. This attention to detail significantly improves the performance and accuracy of AI models.

Similarly, managing and organising training data can be a complex task, especially as data volumes increase. DataQueue's centralised platform provides efficient data management capabilities, enabling organisations to categorise, search, and retrieve data seamlessly. This streamlined approach optimises the data management process, saving valuable time and resources.

“Our team was impressed by DataQueue's comprehensive approach to training data management and their commitment to quality and scalability. We believe in their vision to simplify the AI lifecycle for businesses, and we are excited to partner with them as they continue to innovate and disrupt this industry,” said Ambar Amleh, Managing Partner at Ibtikar Fund.

This funding round will provide DataQueue with the resources to further develop its technology, strengthen its research and development capabilities, and expand its customer base.

source: Wamda

Makers, the construction technology (contech) accelerator launched by Flat6Labs in partnership with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), has announced that it will award the selected startups up to $100,000 each.

The programme will also grant access to pilot projects, industry experts, mentorship, business training, one-on-one consultations, coaching sessions, networking opportunities, and essential resources to cultivate and scale their businesses.

The programme will initially focus on Egyptian entrepreneurs, before expanding to Saudi Arabia and subsequently to the wider Mena region.

Press release:

Flat6Labs, the region's leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has launched the "Makers" ConTech Accelerator Program in partnership with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners).

The program is the first-ever construction-focused accelerator program in the Middle East that aims to support advanced startups in the construction technology industry.

The "Makers" ConTech Accelerator Program will provide select startups with up to $100,000 in funding per startup as well as grant access to pilot projects, industry experts, mentorship, business training, one-on-one consultations, coaching sessions, networking opportunities, and essential resources to cultivate and scale their businesses.

The program will last 12 weeks, startups will be chosen based on their unique new technology, hardworking founders, and exceptionally promising products, presented at a minimum viable product (MVP) level or higher.

The launch of the new program follows Makers’ first pre-accelerator program, which ran in early 2023 and which aimed to promote construction industry innovation through connecting and engaging with various industry stakeholders with extensive expertise, thereby creating sustainable innovation ecosystems for resolving construction-related challenges within SIAC, Dar, and the industry at large.

The pre-accelerator program graduated nine of the most innovative ConTech startups in Egypt – including Reblox, Tawredaat, AION Innovation, Masafa, HomeLab, A.D Innovations, Makinahub, and JEEZAR.

During the pre-accelerator, these startups were offered strategic mentorship, entrepreneurship-focused business training, one-on-one sessions with subject matter experts, as well as other benefits that would empower them to develop and present their innovative ideas and solutions.

With the launch of the new accelerator program, Flat6Labs intends to provide ongoing support to construction technology startups. The program will initially focus on Egyptian entrepreneurs, before expanding to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and subsequently to the wider MENA region.

Commenting on the new Makers Accelerator Program, Faysal Shair, Head of Digital Solutions at Dar, said, “We are thrilled to continue our exceptional collaboration with SIAC and Flat6Labs to accelerate the transformation of the construction industry.

We believe that the program will promote innovation in the construction industry and foster talents in construction tech, empowering them to showcase their innovative solutions and work alongside industry leaders to bring those solutions to the market. We are looking forward to seeing what the selected startups will bring to the table."

"We are proud to be a part of the journey towards digitising the construction industry and unlocking more opportunities and potential for ConTech startups in Egypt," stated Seif Ragab, Deputy CEO at SIAC. “

The digital revolution of the construction industry is becoming more crucial than ever and we are excited to capitalise on this momentum and make major leaps. We are confident that the expansion of this program would essentially help the growth and development of the region's constructing industry."

"We are excited to announce the launch of an accelerator program in collaboration with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah, with the hope that it will serve as a conduit for the development of cutting-edge innovation while driving growth and opportunities for promising startups," said Yehia Houry, Chief Programs Officer at Flat6Labs.

"We are proud of the success of the pre-accelerator program, and we believe that Makers will have a significant impact on the construction industry in Egypt, and eventually across the Middle East."

Compared to other sectors like fintech, the construction industry typically moves at a slower pace when it comes to embracing innovation or digitalisation.

The Makers program strives to equip construction entrepreneurs with the necessary support in order to provide innovative solutions and fresh technologies that optimise and automate construction industry processes, making them more efficient and sustainable while propelling the sector forward.

Source: Wamda

Bahrain - The total assets of the Future Generations Reserve Fund amounted to $614.3 million during 2022 and increased to $680.1m during the first half of this year, the Cabinet heard yesterday.

It discussed and approved a memorandum submitted by the Finance and National Economy Minister regarding the fund’s annual report and audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, with preliminary estimated performance indicators until June 30 this year.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the weekly meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

The session also highlighted the importance of the meeting held between His Majesty King Hamad and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in El Alamein city on Egypt’s northern coast.

The Cabinet noted the importance of bilateral co-operation to achieve common aspirations of development, stability, and prosperity.

The session congratulated Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty and Supreme Council for Women president, on the 22nd anniversary of the council’s establishment, which falls on August 22 of each year.

The Cabinet commended the achievements of Bahraini women and their remarkable contributions to government work, following the council’s adoption of ambitious programmes for them.

The Cabinet expressed its condolences to the US government and the families of the victims of the devastating forest fires in Hawaii, wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.

Source: Zawya

Under the strategic alliance, Network will empower emaratech-owned noqodi’s existing payment channels

Fintech company noqodi has collaborated with Network International to expand digital payments offering that can cover various segments beyond just government and private sector services.

The partnership will enable the Dubai-based firm to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to additional digital payment solutions while driving shared goal of boosting the UAE’s cashless economy, according to a press release.

Under the strategic alliance, Network will empower emaratech-owned noqodi’s existing payment channels like e-commerce, point of sale (POS), and software point of sale (SoftPOS) to accept card payments.

It will further introduce support to new unbanked segments, including retail and commerce.

General Manager at noqodi, Zahi Kallab, said: “Together with Network, and leveraging noqodi’s unique value proposition, we are committed to supporting MSMEs and simplifying their business operations with accessible and innovative digital payment solutions.”

Kallab added: “This alliance reinforces our dedication to advancing digital payments in line with Dubai’s vision of becoming a fully cashless economy.”

The fintech company is currently integrated with different banks and payment options that come under one payment platform for government and selected private merchants. This includes direct debit, online banking, and cash through partner exchange houses, besides full automation of collections, reconciliation, settlement, and transaction-related services.

Group Managing Director – Acquiring at Network, Andrew Key, said: “Digital payments are becoming more commonplace in the UAE with businesses of all sizes now shifting toward cashless transactions. Given this, there is a growing need for easily accessible innovative digital payment solutions that help simplify business operations.”

Key concluded: “Our partnership further reaffirms our commitment to boosting digital payments in the region in line with Dubai’s bid to become a fully cashless economy.”

Recently, Network joined forces with SerVme, a reservation and guest customer relationship management (CRM) platform for restaurants and hospitality operators, to endorse food and beverage (F&B) merchants in the UAE.

Source: Zawya

UAE-based crypto VC fund Illuminati Capital,  has raised $50 million for a fund that aims to invest in early-stage blockchain and Web3 gaming startups.

Founded by Vickaash Agrawal, Dhaval Parikh, Muhannad Abulhasan and Laura K. Inamedinova, Illuminati Capital aims to build a Web3 ecosystem, driving transformative shifts in decentralised technologies.

Illuminati Capital will focus on multiple verticals, including decentralised finance (DeFi), blockchain gaming, artificial intelligence, NFT infrastructure, and real-world assets (RWA).

Illuminati Capital has raised $50 million to invest in early-stage blockchain startups — including game companies. The hope is to bring its partners’ wealth of experience and expertise to the rapidly evolving Web3 arena.

The firm is based in Dubai and its partners have individually invested in blockchain startups worth over $1 billion, demonstrating impressive growth and valuation.

Setting itself apart from traditional investment firms, Illuminati Capital aims to offer more than just financial support. The venture capital firm is dedicated to building the global Web3 ecosystem and driving transformative shifts in decentralized technologies.

The team behind Illuminati Capital has collectively deployed $30 million, resulting in exits worth $150 million. The partners include blockchain investors, marketing experts, accomplished angel investors, and other talented individuals. The diverse backgrounds of the partners enable Illuminati Capital to provide targeted advice and actively engage with founders.

“We are witnessing a remarkable growth trajectory in Web3 venture investing,” said Vickaash Agrawal, partner at Illuminati Capital, in a statement. “With a track record of 120-plus successful blockchain investments in my investment portfolio, I will bring my expertise in data, infrastructure, regulation and mining.”

Illuminati Capital’s investment focus spans multiple verticals, including decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain gaming, artificial intelligence, NFT infrastructure, and real-world assets (RWA). By strategically investing in pioneering sectors, Illuminati Capital aims to play a pivotal role in shaping the decentralized economy of the future.

“The possibilities of decentralized technology are endless,” said Dhaval Parikh, a partner at Illuminati Capital and blockchain investor with five-plus years of experience and a portfolio of leading Web3 high-end projects, in a statement. “With a background in VC, I will focus on due diligence, risk assessment, portfolio management, and deal flow while analyzing industry trends and key ecosystem insights.”

The firm’s partnership connections, coupled with its focus on Web3 companies backed by real-world assets, position Illuminati Capital to help portfolio companies grow. Illuminati Capital will provide hands-on assistance with listings, exchanges, business development, public relations, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and more to drive the success of its portfolio projects.

“By leveraging our trusted network and industry know-how, we commit to building a solid foundation for long-term success,” added Laura K. Inamedinova, a partner at Illuminati Capital and CEO of LKI Consulting, in a statement. “As a marketing expert with a portfolio of 250+ Clients, I will advise projects on community building, branding, positioning, marketing strategy, and user acquisition securing early-stage growth.”

Source: Wamda

• UAE sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has led a $76 million in equity and debt financing for Nigeria-based mobility fintech startup “Moove”.
• Founded in 2020 by Jide Odunsi and Ladi Delano, Moove offers revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs globally, including Uber.
• Mubadala has led the $28 million in equity along with new and existing investors, while the $10 million in venture debt from funds and accounts was managed by BlackRock, and $38 million in previously undisclosed funds was raised during the prior 12 months.
• Moove will use the funding to expand and consolidate its position globally.
• Moove is a Wamda portfolio company. 

UAE sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has led a funding round that secured $76 million in equity and debt for Moove, a Nigeria-based mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to drivers of ride-hailing companies including Uber.

In a statement on Thursday, Moove said the funding consists of $28 million in equity from new and existing investors, in a process led by Mubadala, $10 million in venture debt from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and $38 million in previously undisclosed funds raised during the prior 12 months.

Faris Sohail Al Mazrui, Head of Ventures & Growth at Mubadala, who will join the fintech's advisory board, said: “Moove has built a highly scalable tech-enabled platform to serve mobility entrepreneurs globally by providing them access to credit and other financial services previously unavailable to them. This is a hugely underbanked and underserved market that we believe has significant long-term potential.”

Ladi Delano, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Moove said: “We are excited to be partnering with Mubadala and BlackRock to double down on our already profitable markets including the UAE, India, UK, and South Africa, as well as continuing to invest in our customer experience and accelerate our product development to deliver group-wide profitability within the next 12 months.”

Moove, which was founded in 2020, will use the funding to expand and consolidate its position globally. It operates in 13 markets across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and is Uber's largest vehicle supply partner across EMEA. It is the second largest vehicle partner in India and operates the largest EV fleet by supply hours in UAE, the statement claimed.

Last year, Moove raised $30 million from a debut sukuk issuance to fund the building of an EV ride-hailing fleet in the MENA region.

Source: Wamda

قادت شركة مبادلة للاستثمار، المستثمر السيادي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، جولة تمويل ضمنت 76 مليون دولار من الأسهم والديون لشركة Moove ، وهي شركة تكنولوجيا مالية للتنقل مقرها نيجيريا تقدم تمويلاً للسيارات لسائقي شركات سيارات الأجرة بما في ذلك أوبر.

التمويل

وقالت الشركة إن التمويل يتكون من 28 مليون دولار في صورة حقوق ملكية من مستثمرين جدد وحاليين، في عملية تقودها مبادلة، و10 ملايين دولار من ديون المشاريع من الصناديق والحسابات التي تديرها بلاك روك ، و 38 مليون دولار من الأموال التي لم يتم الإفصاح عنها من قبل. خلال الاثني عشر شهرًا السابقة.

التنقل

قال فارس سهيل المزروعي ، رئيس المشاريع والنمو في مبادلة ، الذي سينضم إلى المجلس الاستشاري للتكنولوجيا المالية: “لقد قامت موف ببناء منصة قابلة للتطوير ومدعومة بالتكنولوجيا لخدمة رواد الأعمال في مجال التنقل على مستوى العالم، من خلال تزويدهم بإمكانية الوصول إلى الائتمان والخدمات المالية الأخرى. هذا سوق يعاني من نقص كبير في الخدمات المصرفية ونقص الخدمات ونعتقد أن لديه إمكانات كبيرة على المدى الطويل “.

تطوير المنتجات

قال لادي ديلانو، الشريك المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي المشارك لشركة Moove: “نحن متحمسون للشراكة مع مبادلة وبلاك روك لمضاعفة أسواقنا المربحة بالفعل بما في ذلك الإمارات العربية المتحدة والهند والمملكة المتحدة وجنوب إفريقيا ، بالإضافة إلى الاستمرار في الاستثمار في تجربة عملائنا وتسريع تطوير منتجاتنا لتحقيق الربحية على مستوى المجموعة خلال الأشهر الـ 12 المقبلة “.

التوسع

ستستخدم Moove ، التي تأسست في عام 2020 ، التمويل لتوسيع وتعزيز مكانتها على مستوى العالم. تعمل في 13 سوقًا في جميع أنحاء إفريقيا والشرق الأوسط وأوروبا وآسيا ، وهي أكبر شريك لتوريد المركبات لـ Uber عبر أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا. وأضافت الشركة أنها ثاني أكبر شريك للسيارات في الهند وتشغل أكبر أسطول للمركبات الكهربائية حسب ساعات التوريد في الإمارات العربية المتحدة.

في العام الماضي ، جمعت الشركة 30 مليون دولار من إصدار صكوك لأول مرة لتمويل بناء أسطول للمركبات الكهربائية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا.

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جمعت الشركات الناشئة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا تمويلاً قدره 95 مليون دولار موزعة على 31 صفقة في شهر يوليو/تموز 2023، بانخفاض طفيف لا يتجاوز 10% مقارنةً بالفترة نفسها من العام الماضي، وبزيادة تفوق الـ167% مقارنةً بحجم التمويل المسجل في شهر يونيو/حزيران من العام نفسه، بالمقابل فإن عدد الصفقات قد انخفض بنحو 31% مقارنةً بالفترة نفسها.

توزيع تمويل الشركات الناشئة بحسب الدول

حلّت الشركات الناشئة الإماراتية في المرتبة الأولى بإجمالي تمويل بالغ أكثر من 64 مليون دولار، وقد جاء تصدر الشركات الناشئة الإماراتية بفضل الصفقة الكبيرة التي حققتها شركة "ون موتو" والتي بلغ حجمها نحو 40 مليون دولار، بما يمثل نحو ثلثي التمويل الذي حصلت عليها الشركات الناشئة الإماراتية، وما يفوق الـ40% من إجمالي تمويل الشركات الناشئة في المنطقة لشهر يوليو/تموز 2023.

جاءت الشركات الناشئة السعودية بالمرتبة الثانية بإجمالي تمويل بلغ نحو 19 مليون دولار. في المرتبة الثالثة أتت الشركات الناشئة المصرية بإجمالي تمويل يقارب الـ7.6 مليون دولار، في استمرار لانخفاض أحجام التمويل الذي تحصل عليها الشركات الناشئة المصرية منذ شهور. وأخيراً جاءت الشركات الناشئة المغربية بإجمالي تمويل بلغ ما يقرب من 2 مليون دولار.

هذا بالإضافة إلى تمويل شركات ناشئة في كل من الأردن والبحرين وتونس ولبنان وسوريا بلغ إجمالي تمويلها أقل من مليون و200 ألف دولار أمريكي.

وعلى صعيد توزيع صفقات تمويل الشركات الناشئة فقد حلّت الإمارات أيضاً بالمركز الأول بواقع 10 صفقات تمويل، تليها كل من السعودية والأردن بـ5 صفقات تمويل لكل منهما، ثم مصر بـ4 صفقات تمويل، فيما توزعت باقي الصفقات على الدول الأخرى، بواقع صفقتين في كل من البحرين ولبنان والمغرب، وصفقة في تونس وسوريا.

توزيع تمويل الشركات الناشئة بحسب القطاعات

احتل قطاع التنقل المركز الأول بنحو 42 مليون دولار موزعة على 3 صفقات، جاء تصدر قطاع التنقل لناحية حجم التمويل بفضل صفقة شركة "ون موتو" المشار إليها أعلاه، وهي شركة متخصصة في عمليات التوصيل للميل الأخير والمركبات المخصصة للشركات والأعمال، وتركز أعمالها على الحلول الذكية واستخدام المركبات الكهربائية. في المركز الثاني جاء قطاع التكنولوجيا الغذائية بنحو 14 مليون دولار، وذلك بفضل صفقة شركة شركة "كاسو" لتكنولوجيا الغذاء، التي تتخذ من الرياض مقراً لها، حيث نجحت الشركة في جمع نحو 10.5 مليون دولار من جولة تمويل تأسيسية.

واحتل قطاع التكنولوجيا الصحية المركز الثالث بعد أن جمع نحو 10 مليون دولار موزعة على ثلاث صفقات، يليه قطاع سوق العمل الإلكتروني بنحو 8.3 مليون دولار موزعة على صفقتين، فيما تراجع قطاع التكنولوجيا المالية إلى المركز الرابع بإجمالي تحويل بلغ نحو 7.6 مليون دولار موزعة على 4 صفقات. يليه قطاع تقنية التأمين بـ4 مليون دولار موزعة على 4 صفقات. وبهذا تكون القطاعات الخمسة الأولى قد استحوذت على ما يصل إلى 90% من إجمالي تمويل الشركات الناشئة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في شهر يوليو/ تموز 2023.

صدر عن مؤسسة تورتويس انتليجينس "Tortoise Intelligence"، أخيراً، تقرير مؤشّر الذكاء الاصطناعي لعام 2023 وهو أحد مؤشرات التصنيف العالمي للذكاء الاصطناعي الذي يشمل أكثر من 60 دولة. نستعرض في هذه المادة الموضوعات التي يركز عليها هذا التقرير، وترتيب الدول العربية وفقاً لما جاء فيه.

مؤشر الذكاء الاصطناعي

يعتمد مؤشر الذكاء الاصطناعي الذي يصدر سنوياً عن مؤسسة "Tortoise Intelligence على 111 مؤشراً، جمعت من 28 مصدراً مختلفاً للبيانات العامة والخاصة، تشمل 62 بلداً. وضمنت هذه المؤشراً في إطار سبعة ركائز أساسية، هي:

• الاستراتيجية الحكومية: يقيس هذا المؤشر عمق الالتزام الحكومي بالاستراتيجية الوطنية للذكاء الاصطناعي وعن مدى التزامها في الإنفاق والسير في خططها.
• البحث: يشمل هذا المقياس الإنتاج البحثي المتخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي، بما في ذلك عدد المنشورات والاستشهادات في المجلات الأكاديمية الموثوقة.
• التطوير: يركز على مدى تطور المنصات الأساسية والخوارزميات التي تعتمد عليها مشاريع الذكاء الاصطناعي المبتكرة.
• الكفاءات (المواهب): يركز هذا المقياس على توفر المواهب والكفاءات من الممارسين للأنشطة المرتبطة في حلول الذكاء الاصطناعي.
• البنية التحتية: يقيم هذا المقياس توفر البنية التحتية المرتبطة بأنشطة الذكاء الاصطناعي بما فيها الكهرباء والانترنت والأتمتة وغيرها.
• البيئة التشغيلية: يركز مقياس البيئة التشغيلية بيئة على السياق التنظيمي والرأي العام عن الذكاء الاصطناعي.
• التجارة: يركز هذا المقياس على الأنشطة التجارية بما فيها نشاط الشركات الناشئة والاستثمارات والمبادرات التجارية القائمة على الذكاء الاصطناعي.

ترتيب الدول العربية على مؤشر الذكاء الاصطناعي

احتلت الولايات المتحدة الامريكية المركز الأول على مؤشر الذكاء الاصطناعي، فيما جاءت الصين في المرتبة الثانية، تليها سنغافورة والمملكة المتحدة وكندا. اما عربياً فيوضح الجدول أدناه ترتيب الدول على المستوى العالمي والعربي.

كما هو مبين فإن الدول العربية، وباستثناء الإمارات والسعودية، اللتان احتلتا مركزين متوسطين على المستوى العالمي، فإن الدول العربية الأخرى تأتي في زيل الترتيب العالمي. ويلاحظ من الجدول أن هنالك نقطة ضعف تشترك فيها جميع الدول العربية المشمولة في المؤشر؛ وهي المواهب (الكفاءات) التي تعمل في أنشطة الذكاء الاصطناعي، فإذا اخذنا متوسط ترتيب الدول العربية على هذا المؤشر فإن ترتيب الدول العربية مجتمعة يأتي في المركز 48 تقريباً، الأمر الذي يدل على وجود فجوة تعليمية ومهنية عربياً في هذا المجال كذلك يلاحظ التأخر الكبير للدول العربية على مؤشرات البيئة التشغيلية والتطوير والتجارة.

بالمقابل نجد تبايناً شديد بين الدول العربية على مؤشرات البيئة التشغيلية والاستراتيجية الحكومية والبحوث، فعلى صعيد الاستراتيجية الحكومية، نجد أن المملكة العربية السعودية لا تتفوق فقط على المستوى العربي، بل تحتل مركز الصدارة عالمياً، وذلك يعود بفضل وجود استراتيجية وطنية مخصصة ومعتمدة للذكاء الاصطناعي، وجهة حكومية مخصصة لتطوير خطط تطبيق الذكاء الاصطناعي في المملكة، وتوفير التمويل والميزانية الخاصة لها، ومتابعة تحقيق الأهداف الموضوعة. حيث أظهرت المملكة اهتماماً بمجال الذكاء الاصطناعي منذ العام 2018 حينما أنشأت الهيئة السعودية للبيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي "سدايا" بوصفها المرجع الوطني بكل ما يتعلق بتطوير وتنظيم والتعامل بالذكاء الاصطناعي.

كذلك نجد أن دولة الإمارات تحتل مرتبة متقدمة نسبياً (المركز 20) على صعيد وجود استراتيجية وطنية للذكاء الاصطناعي والالتزام بتنفيذها، لكن نقطة القوة الأهم لدى دول الإمارات في هذا المجال هي البنية التحتية، حيث تحتل المركز الرابع على المستوى العالمي. كما يلاحظ احتلال قطر على مؤشر البحوث على مركز متقدم نسبياً (17) بفارق 17 مركز عن الإمارات على المؤشر ذاته.

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