IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

stc signs five-year deal with Ericsson to advance Saudi digital infrastructure

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

stc Group, a leading digital enabler in Saudi Arabia, has signed a new five-year master frame agreement (MFA) with Ericsson to accelerate the delivery of advanced digital infrastructure and boost technology adoption across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Balancing speed and ethics: The UAE’s moment to lead in responsible AI

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence is the defining force of our era. What matters today is how fast it will transform our world, and how responsibly. Across continents, algorithms are reshaping economies, powering innovation, and redefining governance. Yet amid this acceleration, the most pressing challenge is it is moral. How do we align intelligence with intent, and capability with conscience?

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Rqeem, Torry Harris sign landmark deal for Riyadh AI Marketplace

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu said one of its key units Rqeem has signed an agreement with Torry Harris Business Solutions to launch an AI-powered digital marketplace that will accelerate industrial transformation and attract new investment to Saudi Arabia.

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Batelco by Beyon unveils new 'Ultra Home' internet package

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Bahrain's leading telecom services company Batelco by Beyon has announced the launch of Ultra Home, a new line up of home internet plans, that brings together Mobile Broadband and Fiber Broadband under one simplified offering.

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Riyadh Air, IBM partner to launch world's first AI-native airline

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

IBM said it has collaborated with Riyadh Air to set up the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences.

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Beyon Money, SwiftX go live with Stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Beyon Money, part of the Beyon Group, has announced the successful go-live of its partnership with SwiftX, a global money transfer operator (MTO).

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Qualcomm, Aramco and RDIA celebrate first year of DISAI mentorship program

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Qualcomm Technologies International Limited, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, and Aramco through the Saudi Accelerated Innovation Lab (AramcoSAIL) have completed the inaugural Design in Saudi Arabia with AI (DISAI), an accelerator program aimed to support startups in Saudi Arabia.

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Paribu acquires Mena’s largest crypto exchange for $240m

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Turkish digital asset platform Paribu has announced the acquisition of CoinMENA, the largest local crypto exchange in Middle East and North Africa, for $240 million. With this move, Paribu expands its operations to a region with high crypto adoption.

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Beyon retains 70pc broadband and 40% mobile market in Bahrain, says report

Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Leading telecom company Beyon continues to hold a strong market position within the Kingdom of Bahrain, maintaining more than 70% of the fixed broadband market and around 40% of the mobile market, said a recent study.

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Bahrain's iGA adds 14 new eServices to its MyGov app

Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has added 14 new eServices to the MyGov app, thus taking its total to 111 eServices. Among the new additions are the Personal Bill Payment service, introduced in cooperation with Electricity and Water Authority (EWA).