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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Astana International Forum 2025 Opens with Resounding Call for Global Cooperation
Astana, Kazakhstan--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2025) - The Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025 opened today with a high-level ceremony that set the stage for two days of strategic dialogue and cross-border collaboration. Held under the auspices of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, this year's Forum gathers global leaders to address some of the world's most urgent challenges under the theme "Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future." To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: In his opening remarks, President Tokayev emphasized the urgency of restoring multilateralism in an increasingly fragmented world: "The post-war global order is fragmenting. Protectionism is rising. Multilateralism is faltering. In this emerging disorder, the task before us is clear: to preserve cooperation where it still exists, and to restore it where it has broken down... That's what we in Kazakhstan strongly pursue: 'The unity in diversity'." The Forum welcomed several high-profile speakers, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame, North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu, and Ban Ki-moon, Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute and former UN Secretary-General. The session was moderated by Julia Chatterley. Reflecting on the progress that Kazakhstan has made, President Kagame noted that "Kazakhstan's prosperity is the reflection of its leadership, resilience and its people." President Siljanovska-Davkova addressed how to resolve current global crises, stressing that, "We need to use the collective wisdom and experience to think fast, or faster, in order to cope with the pressing challenges of our time." Alain Berset emphasized democratic values as central to global security, stating: "We gather here... to discuss security, energy, climate, and the economy. But let us be honest, these cannot be secured if democracy fails." Meanwhile, Ban Ki-moon praised Kazakhstan's role as a convener: "This year's theme reflects the kind of leadership we need today. One that is collaborative, forward-looking, and rooted in shared responsibility." Qu Dongyu highlighted the role of Central Asia and Kazakhstan in ensuring global food security. "Central Asia stands at the crossroad geopolitically, economically, and climatically," he said, adding: "Kazakhstan's territory is 2,800 square kilometres. With proper management, investments and new technologies - Kazakhstan can easily feed 1 billion people worldwide." The agenda featured action-oriented sessions on climate change, energy security, and conflict resolution. In a one-on-one with journalist Tony Barber, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz welcomed growing attention to Central Asia: "Europe is now seeing the need for deeper cooperation with this part of the world." UN-backed discussions were a highlight of the Forum, with the organization serving as a strategic partner. Sessions marked the UN's 80th anniversary and addressed priorities like the Pact for the Future, migration, and water security. A standout was a conversation between CNN's Max Foster and Amy E. Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on migration's role in sustainable development. As day one concluded, AIF reaffirmed its mission to elevate the role of middle powers, reinforce the value of multilateralism, and accelerate practical global solutions. Day two will continue to foster partnerships and dialogue that aim to shape a more stable, inclusive, and interconnected world.
Tahawul Tech
a day ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
AI Technology Archives
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, discusses their implementation of AI technology, the rate of digital transformation in the region and the potential challenges that could slow the rate of AI adoption for enterprises.
Tahawul Tech
a day ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Alan Qi Archives
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, discusses their implementation of AI technology, the rate of digital transformation in the region and the potential challenges that could slow the rate of AI adoption for enterprises.
Tahawul Tech
a day ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Huawei Cloud President outlines their efforts to leverage AI technology
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, discusses their implementation of AI technology, the rate of digital transformation in the region and the potential challenges that could slow the rate of AI adoption for enterprises. Digital transformation and intelligent upgrade happening all around the world at an increasing rate. How do you view these changes will impact enterprises and cloud industry of Central Asia region in recent years? Digital transformation and intelligent upgrades are reshaping industries globally, and Central Asia is no exception. More than 70% of AI workloads will run on cloud platforms because cloud delivers the computing power, elasticity, and ecosystem needed to innovate faster. This transformation will unfold in four stages: Digitisation: Digital tools are adopted to create new products and solutions. Enterprises in Central Asia are already moving to cloud-powered platforms, enhancing efficiency and unlocking new growth. Digitalisation: Next, digital technology will integrates deeper into core operations, for example AI-driven customer insights in banking. Intelligence: Technologies like foundation models, Gen AI, RAG, and fine-tuned models will transform personal, office, and production scenarios. For example, AI-powered predictive maintenance could save millions in downtime. Sustainability: The final stage is AI-driven sustainability where AI agents, embodied AI or spatial intelligence becomes key driver of productivity, supporting autonomous economies. With more and more enterprise adopting AI, what do you think are the main challenges for enterprise in the region, especially in Central Asia, that is looking to adopt AI-powered applications? Adopting AI-powered applications presents many opportunities for enterprises in Central Asia, but it also comes with challenges. The four key challenges that enterprise in the region will need to address is: First, scenario complexity . AI isn't one-size-fits-all. Different industries require customised models with varying scales and capabilities. A solution that works for one business may not fit another, so customisation is critical. . AI isn't one-size-fits-all. Different industries require customised models with varying scales and capabilities. A solution that works for one business may not fit another, so customisation is critical. Second, data quality . AI thrives on high-quality data, but many enterprises struggle with unstructured, incomplete, or siloed data. Cleansing and processing this data often require significant time and resources before AI can even be deployed. . AI thrives on high-quality data, but many enterprises struggle with unstructured, incomplete, or siloed data. Cleansing and processing this data often require significant time and resources before AI can even be deployed. Third, specialisation . While general-purpose AI models are useful, they often fall short in core production systems. Enterprises need domain-specific AI models fine-tuned for their unique operational needs—which require deep expertise and investment. . While general-purpose AI models are useful, they often fall short in core production systems. Enterprises need domain-specific AI models fine-tuned for their unique operational needs—which require deep expertise and investment. Finally, limited AI computing power. Many regions, including Central Asia, still face infrastructure constraints. Training and running advanced AI models require high compute resources, which can be a barrier for enterprises that has no access to scalable cloud or on-premise solutions. Overcoming these challenges will require collaboration—between businesses, governments, and tech providers. The potential is huge, but success depends on tackling these hurdles strategically. Today, AI is a hot topic. From your point of view, how can Huawei Cloud help enterprises leverage AI technology effectively? AI is indeed transforming industries worldwide, and enterprises looking to harness its power need a partner that simplifies adoption while maximising value. At Huawei Cloud, we enable businesses to leverage AI effectively through three key strengths. First, abundant AI computing power . Many companies struggle with the high cost and complexity of building AI infrastructure. Huawei Cloud provides instant access to massive computing resources—eliminating the need for costly data center upgrades. Businesses can focus on innovation while we handle the operational maintenance, ensuring zero downtime and seamless scalability. . Many companies struggle with the high cost and complexity of building AI infrastructure. Huawei Cloud provides instant access to massive computing resources—eliminating the need for costly data center upgrades. Businesses can focus on innovation while we handle the operational maintenance, ensuring zero downtime and seamless scalability. Second, our AI development and data governance platforms —ModelArts and DataArts. ModelArts is a one-stop platform for AI development, offering tools for model deployment, fine-tuning, evaluation, and compression. DataArts is a one-stop data governance platform that streamlines data governance and ensure efficient data provisioning. —ModelArts and DataArts. is a one-stop platform for AI development, offering tools for model deployment, fine-tuning, evaluation, and compression. is a one-stop data governance platform that streamlines data governance and ensure efficient data provisioning. Third, diverse AI models. We support not only Huawei's Pangu models but also leading third-party foundation models like DeepSeek and Qwen. Through our professional services, enterprises can deploy these models as 'ready-for-service' solutions, accelerating time-to-value without the hassle of complex integrations. With Huawei Cloud, enterprises don't just adopt AI—they scale it with confidence. Whether it's computing power or pre-trained models, we are here to turn AI potential into real-world success. Can you share about the progress of Huawei Cloud in the Middle East and Central Asia region, and also any successful cases in the Central Asia region? In Middle East and Central Asia, we have supported more than 900 customers and more than 400 partners across industries from government, education, logistics, carriers, and cloud native. These growth are the testament that we have gained the trust of customers and partners from the region by providing innovative solutions, cloud services with exceptional performance, and reliable services. For example: In Logistics, For SMSA, a leading Saudi Arabia logistics provider, we provided innovative solutions to explore new business model, and deployed a unified cloud platform that integrated different data systems. This enabled operational efficiency, efficient decision-making driven by data, and lower total cost ownership (TCO). In Gaming, We also empowered a top gaming company by providing cloud services with exceptional performance through Huawei Cloud platform, ensuring ultra-low latency to meet application latency requirements for ultra-smooth game experience. In Government, Additionally, in Saudi Arabia, we partnered with a key government agency to ensure 24/7 uninterrupted services. Through Huawei Cloud's reliable services and dedicated team, we helped them achieve zero downtime, while client of another cloud vendor faced a 20-hour downtime. As Central Asia and the Middle East continue their digital journey, we are committed to being the trusted cloud and AI partner that helps governments and enterprises innovate, scale, and lead. Image Credit: Huawei
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Unlocking massive gains: 4 Best cryptos for 100x potential to watch closely in 2025
A recent wave of blockchain legislation in Europe and Asia has rattled the markets, pushing coins with utility and compliance into the spotlight. While short-term volatility remains, long-term conviction is building around a new set of contenders. One of those names — Qubetics — is being whispered in the same circles that once buzzed about Ethereum in 2015. It's not listed yet, but momentum is clearly forming. Contents1. Qubetics ($TICS): Rebuilding Blockchain Around Utility, Not HypeApplication, Cross-Border Transactions, and Business Use in Central Asia2. Ethereum (ETH): Still the Smart Contract Standard3. Solana (SOL): Speed Is Its Secret Weapon4. Cardano (ADA): Long-Term Thinking, Real-Time ActionConclusionFor More Information: When centralized platforms stumble under pressure or legal uncertainty, decentralized alternatives with real infrastructure use cases often take the lead. Ethereum is evolving again, Solana is correcting fast but promising faster finality, and Cardano's research-driven model is finding new traction. However, one crypto quietly preparing for liftoff is doing more than innovating — it's trying to rewrite the rules: Qubetics ($TICS). What makes these projects stand out amid thousands? Real-world applications, developer traction, and forward-thinking mechanics. Let's explore each in detail. 1. Qubetics ($TICS): Rebuilding Blockchain Around Utility, Not Hype Qubetics has been gaining attention for solving interoperability issues across fragmented blockchain networks. With its native tools — QubeQode and Qubetics IDE — it empowers both enterprise and freelance developers to deploy dApps quickly across chains without mastering complex protocols. Its decentralized VPN stack, which supports remote operations, is also attracting attention in Central Asia's logistics and fintech sectors. In May 2025, Qubetics confirmed a partnership with a regional supply chain firm in Uzbekistan to enable trustless, cross-border tracking for food and textile exports. Meanwhile, the Qubetics IDE rolled out new smart contract templates tailored for B2B settlements. These updates come as the $TICS crypto presale advances through its 36th stage. Application, Cross-Border Transactions, and Business Use in Central Asia Qubetics isn't just for coders — it's becoming essential for businesses managing sensitive data across regions with unstable network infrastructures. The decentralized VPN and interoperable smart contract tools enable: Cross-border invoice verification for logistics firms in KazakhstanSecure communication for remote legal teams operating between Kyrgyzstan and UkraineReal-time inventory ledgers for wholesalers across Uzbekistan and Belarus These use cases highlight how Qubetics stands apart from meme coins and one-use-chain tokens. Presale Status & Analyst Projections Stage: 36Tokens Sold: 514M+Holders: 27,200+Raised: $17.5M+Token Price: $0.3064 Analyst Price Targets: $1 after crypto presale – 226% ROI$5 after crypto presale – 1531% ROI$15 post-mainnet – 4794% ROI Why did this coin make it to this list: Qubetics isn't waiting for others to fail — it's actively closing the gap between isolated blockchain protocols and real-world adoption. That rare combination of tools, regional focus, and enterprise traction signals strong upside potential. 2. Ethereum (ETH): Still the Smart Contract Standard Ethereum continues to dominate the smart contract ecosystem, and its move toward sharding under Ethereum 2.0 is central to its 2025 revival. The Dencun upgrade successfully implemented Proto-Danksharding, reducing rollup costs and easing congestion across Layer-2s like Arbitrum and Optimism. Ethereum remains the primary chain for DeFi, NFTs, and DAO infrastructure, but 2025 has seen increased competition from Solana and modular blockchains. In response, Ethereum's developer ecosystem is now focused on Layer-2 consolidation, aiming for seamless onboarding of new users through embedded wallet solutions. Vitalik Buterin recently stated that scalability upgrades will double throughput within months — a bold claim supported by recent testnet results showing 20k TPS benchmarks. 3. Solana (SOL): Speed Is Its Secret Weapon Solana has surged back in relevance after last year's network instability concerns were addressed through validator upgrades and runtime enhancements. In Q2 2025, the Firedancer validator client — built independently by Jump Crypto — entered public beta, promising sub-second finality and unrivaled efficiency. With NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden expanding to multiple chains but maintaining Solana as their fastest backend, confidence is returning. Solana Pay is now being trialed in Eastern Europe for high-frequency retail payments, offering
