IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

IT & Telecommunications

Cisco appoints new Vice President for Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cisco, a global leader in networking and security, has appointed Bader Almadi as Vice President, Cisco Saudi Arabia.

IT & Telecommunications

Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

IT & Telecommunications

Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

IT & Telecommunications

GBM Bahrain appoints new General Manager

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, has appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager for its Bahrain operations.

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NASA launches astronauts on historic Artemis moon mission

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Four astronauts blasted off on NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day flight around the moon and back.

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Digital infrastructure must stay resilient at all times, says UAE Minister

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

The digital infrastructure of a nation must remain resilient and capable of serving the needs of the state and its people under all circumstances, it was highlighted at the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai.

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Iran warns of attacks on US tech firms

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Iran has launched a new threat against US companies based across the Middle East, warning it will attack them in retaliation for new strikes by the US in Iran aimed against its leadership.

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Core42 appoints new Chief Business Officer

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has appointed Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer (CBO).

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SAP to acquire MDM software provider Reltio

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

SAP has agreed to acquire Reltio, a leading master data management (MDM) software provider, to help customers make their SAP and non-SAP enterprise data AI-ready.