Our Mission
AI Watch MENA was founded with a singular purpose: to provide comprehensive, unbiased coverage of artificial intelligence developments in one of the world's fastest-moving tech regions.
As governments from Riyadh to Cairo pour billions into AI infrastructure, as startups in Dubai and Abu Dhabi push the boundaries of innovation, and as regulations take shape across diverse legal frameworks — someone needs to cover it all with depth and rigour. That's us.
We believe the AI transformation of the Middle East and North Africa is one of the most significant economic and social shifts of our time. Our role is to inform, analyse, and contextualise this transformation for executives, policymakers, investors, and technologists alike.
What We Cover
Intelligence
Real-time AI news from across the GCC — model releases, enterprise deployments, government initiatives, and technology breakthroughs.
Analysis
Deep-dive research and strategic analysis for decision-makers — from AI ROI frameworks to sovereign AI strategy and workforce transformation.
Funding & Deals
Tracking venture rounds, sovereign wealth investments, acquisitions, and the capital flows shaping MENA's AI ecosystem.
Policy & Regulation
Following AI governance frameworks, regulatory developments, and data sovereignty laws across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and beyond.
Our Editorial Standards
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We welcome pitches from journalists, analysts, and contributors passionate about AI in MENA. We also partner with vendors and researchers for sponsored intelligence briefings.