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Salesforce brings enterprise AI to GCC's small businesses

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Salesforce, a leading AI CRM, has announced the availability of Agentforce across Salesforce Suites in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), making enterprise-grade artificial intelligence accessible to small and medium businesses at no additional cost and with no technical setup required.

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EDGE ties up with Brazilian Army for evaluation of next-gen weaponry

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s leading defence and advanced technology groups, has established a partnership with the Brazilian Army to create a framework for the experimentation of next-generation weaponry by specialised troops.

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Mutlaq Al Ghuwairi inks deal with Alfanar for 380 kV Saudi substation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi-based Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting has announced that it has signed an agreement with Alfanar Projects to implement a 380 kV electrical substation unit within the scope of the works of the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project.

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UAE, Jereh Group to build integrated clean energy, industrial platform

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The UAE Ministry of Investment signed an MoU with Jereh Group to develop a energy industrial platform, strengthening UAE-China ties and positioning UAE as a hub for energy technologies including SMRs, anode production, battery recycling.

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Al Haier sewage plant set for commercial operations by year-end

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Sharakat, a leading entity in the water sector in Saudi Arabia, has announced that work is in full swing on its Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP), being set up at an investment of SAR1.8 billion ($479 million), in Riyadh, and is on track for commercial operations by the end of this year.

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Biggest Make it in the Emirates show set for May

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The UAE’s leading industrial platform, Make it in the Emirates, will hold its fifth and largest edition yet, from May 4 to 7 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

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Vision Golfe 2026 to explore next phase of France- GCC partnership

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

France and the Gulf Cooperation Council states will meet in Paris on June 18 and 19 June for Vision Golfe, a high-level forum designed to accelerate trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two regions.

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Advanced manufacturing a key focus area for PIF: Governor

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

One of the key investment areas under Saudi Public Investment fund's new 2026-2030 strategy is the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation ecosystem.

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Iran signals free Strait access via Omani side if deal reached

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Fresh diplomatic signals from Tehran and Washington have raised cautious optimism about a potential deal to de-escalate tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.

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EMSTEEL named 2026 ‘worldsteel Sustainability Champion’

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has been recognised as a 2026 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association for the third consecutive year.