Artificial intelligence (AI) could allow developing countries to do in a decade what might otherwise take a century — provided that governments act swiftly to close the gaps in power, connectivity, skills, and institutional quality that threaten to leave them behind, a World Bank Group report said.
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone (DSBH) has announced a strategic partnership with Sony Middle East and Africa, bringing Sony’s technology, expertise, and educational programmes to the entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and growing businesses operating within the free zone.
Meeza, a leading data centre and managed IT services provider, has announced that it has secured an additional QAR1.6 billion ($432 million) in funding from Qatar's Dukhan Bank to accelerate the delivery of its data centres, which will together add 44MW of capacity to its portfolio.
Qualcomm Incorporated, a global computing leader at the center of the AI era, today announced the appointment of Wassim Chourbaji as Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, has opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a new phase in the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Kingdom.
Average data breach cost in the Middle East reached $8 million in 2026, with one in four malicious breaches being AI-enabled, says a news IBM study.
INFINIOS, the Bahrain‑based digital financial infrastructure company, today announced that it is officially live with Mastercard on stablecoin settlement, marking a major milestone in the evolution of regulated digital payments in the Middle East.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported the international expansion of Techies Infotech, a Dubai-headquartered ICT and innovation company, into South Africa.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has joined forces with leading robotic vehicle technology company Oxa for the launch of its autonomous logistics future lab in Dubai. The new venture SHIFFT aims to accelerate the development and deployment of GenNext autonomous logistics solutions in the region.
Beyon, a leading telecom company and digital enabler in Bahrain, has reported a 7% increase in its Q2 net profit hitting BD18.3 million ($48.5 million), while its quarterly revenue broadly stood flat at BD126 million ($331 million) supported by higher revenue and operational efficiencies.
