Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, March 15th, 2024

Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, March 15th, 2024

2024-03-15 11:40

2024-03-15 11:40

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Let us navigate the Middle East nuances: moroccan professionals ill-prepared for AI; tension between Algeria and Morocco; Ramadan food aid in Saudi Arabia.

Let us guide you through the Middle East with curated links: insightful analyses and forecasts from top sources on regional complexities.

 

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Moroccoworldnews.com: Majority of Moroccan Professionals Ill-Prepared for Artificial Intelligence

Study finds most Moroccan AV professionals unprepared for AI revolution. Recommendations include increased regulation for ethical AI use and dialogue to harness its potential responsibly. Morocco ranks fifth in AI preparedness in Africa.

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Middleeastmonitor.com: What are the potential outcomes of the escalation between Algeria and Morocco?

Tensions between Algeria and Morocco rise as a new representative office for the "Moroccan Republic of the Rif" opens in Algiers. Despite historical animosity predating the Sahara conflict, recent diplomatic gains and international involvement have failed to ease tensions. Military escalation remains a looming concern amidst regional instability.

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Arabnews.com: KSrelief, Saudi Arabia, Sustains Ramadan Food Aid Deliveries

KSrelief, Saudi Arabia's aid agency, launched its food support project in Gezira State, Sudan, delivering 4,580 food parcels out of 33,000 planned for vulnerable communities. Additionally, 8,080 parcels were sent globally, including to Indonesia, South Africa, Montenegro, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and Ghana.