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ConFex Saudi Arabia To Take Place On October 23rd & 24th

The expo showcases how digitalization and cutting-edge tech are shaping the construction and real estate industries in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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8 months ago

September 25, 2023

Nour Nasir

confex saudi arabia to take place on october 23rd and 24th

The Construction Technology ConFex KSA (CTF KSA) is a two-day immersive event exploring the technology revolutionizing Saudi Arabia’s Built Environment and Giga Project. Co-organized by the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), ConFex takes place at the Crowne Plaza, RDC Hotel in Riyadh on October 23rd and 24th.

Confex will showcase how digitalization and advanced tech are shaping construction and real estate in Saudi Arabia. Event organizers expect over 600 attendees, who will join 60 expert speakers and thought leaders in architecture, design, engineering, and construction, plus influential policymakers and investors.

Event themes include advanced technologies driving the built environment, Smart & Future Cities, Digital & Innovative Deliveries, Data Intelligence, and Sustainability. Speaking topics and workshops will cover a wide range of subjects, including:

Virtual construction
Decarbonization of the built environment
The internet of things (IoT)
Machine learning
Predictive data analytics
Digital twins
Building information modeling (BIM)
Building management system software

Confex is an important event for the construction and smart city technology sector. With the industry projected to research a value of nearly $15 billion by 2027, Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming home to some of the world’s most advanced and futuristic building concepts.

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The Saudi Arabia Giga Project program — a cornerstone of the Vision 2030 program — is the world’s most extensive civil infrastructure initiative. Meanwhile, developments like NEOM, with its massive $500 billion budget, represent the largest construction projects globally. Furthermore, Red Sea tourism projects, valued at $8.5 billion, place a large emphasis on digital and smart delivery, while the $2.4 billion Roshn housing project aims to cut emissions by an estimated 18%.

To learn more about Saudi Arabia’s biggest Construction Technology Confex, head to the official website.

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Meet JAIS Chat: The AI-Powered Chatbot For Arabic Speakers

The AI-driven mobile app was created by Core42 and offers seamless cross-language communication and advanced AI assistance.

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1 day ago

May 14, 2024

Nour Nasir

meet jais chat the ai powered chatbot for arabic speakers

Emirates News Agency

Core42, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s G42 specializing in sovereign cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure, has launched JAIS Chat, a mobile app for iOS.

Developed to cater to the increasing demand for Generative AI capabilities in the Middle East, the user-friendly chatbot serves both English and Arabic speakers, understanding various local dialects and cultural subtleties.

JAIS Chat allows seamless translation and cross-language communication on a large scale, leveraging AI to empower Arabic speakers worldwide. With its mobile version, JAIS Chat brings accessibility, efficiency, and convenience to users’ daily interactions, providing AI-driven assistance wherever they go.

Powered by JAIS 30B, the world’s leading Arabic Large Language Model (LLM), JAIS Chat boasts unparalleled Arabic language processing and accuracy. Core42 claims that the chatbot now rivals top-performing English language models of a similar size.

Andrew Jackson, Chief AI Officer at Core42, said, “Since the inception of JAIS in August 2023, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and with the recent launch of JAIS 30B, we’ve witnessed a significant enhancement in its performance metrics compared to its predecessor, JAIS 13B. With its Arabic-first approach, JAIS reshapes how bilingual individuals interact with technology, and with JAIS Chat for mobile, we are delivering the next advancement in our mission to democratize AI access for the world”.

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JAIS Chat is now poised to revolutionize various sectors across the wider Middle East, from government communications to customer service automation with AI-powered functionalities that also include chat summarization and new content generation.

Future updates will integrate document processing, customizable user settings, voice conversation capabilities, and enterprise support for businesses seeking tailored AI solutions.

Apple users can download the chatbot on the App Store. If you’re interested in taking a more detailed look under the hood, click here.