Funding the Future: listing of AI, technology and digital transformation funding opportunities
- FundsforNGOs published a listing titled 'Funding the Future' that explores recent grants, challenges, accelerators, research programmes, and funding opportunities for AI and emerging technologies.
- The snippet frames the piece as a roundup of support mechanisms for AI, technology and digital transformation.
FundsforNGOs · 2026-08-17
Jordan forum session: converting advanced AI into economic value
- Sarahah News reports the Jordan Economic Forum held a salon session titled 'Beyond the Hype: Converting Advanced AI into Economic Value'.
- The snippet indicates the session hosted discussion on turning advanced AI into economic value (details unspecified).
Sarahah News · 2026-08-17
ICT Division rolls out two digital platforms to boost cybersecurity infrastructure
- The Daily Star reports the ICT Division launched two digital platforms aimed at strengthening the country's cyber security infrastructure.
- The snippet says the ICT Division also unveiled a draft National (document), per the Daily Star snippet.
The Daily Star · 2026-08-17
ECEC signs MoU with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to expand Saudi cooperation
- Daily News Egypt reports East Consulting Engineering Company (ecec) signed an MoU with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to expand Saudi cooperation.
- The snippet identifies ecec as Saudi Arabia-headquartered and frames the MoU as expanding cooperation.
Daily News Egypt · 2026-08-17
Arabic language presence in the digital age grows via Saudi initiatives, report says
- AlSaudi.news reports that Arabic is expanding its presence in the global digital environment thanks to rapid technical progress and efforts to use AI and technologies.
- The snippet links this expansion to initiatives and efforts from Saudi sources.
AlSaudi.news · 2026-08-17
Goldman Sachs projects global AI investment at $1 trillion in 2026
- Goldman Sachs projects global investment in artificial intelligence will reach around $1 trillion in 2026, according to The Economic Times snippet.
- The snippet says AI-related capital expenditure is expected to remain robust as investment rises toward that figure.
The Economic Times · 2026-08-17
Tencent details progress toward carbon neutrality and AI-era priorities
- A new report outlines how infrastructure efficiency, renewable electricity and AI-enabled innovation can support lower-carbon growth, per the TradingView snippet.
- The item links Tencent's progress reporting to carbon neutrality goals and AI-era priorities.
TradingView / PR Newswire · 2026-08-17
US to tell partners they must 'pick sides' in AI race with China, warns Taipei Times
- The Taipei Times reports the US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the AI race with China.
- The snippet says the US warned those who do not pick sides would be excluded (from unspecified benefits or arrangements).
Taipei Times · 2026-08-17
SpaceX completes acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor, The Daily Star reports
- The Daily Star reports that SpaceX has officially completed its acquisition of Cursor, described as an AI-powered coding assistant.
- The snippet notes the company recently confirmed the deal and that it follows earlier activity (unspecified in the snippet).
The Daily Star · 2026-08-17