IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Dubai Future District Fund boosts AI, PropTech investments

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced eight new investment commitments during 2025, expanding its portfolio to 30 investments comprising 11 venture capital funds and 19 high-growth startups. It also broadened its investments across priority sectors such as PropTech and AI.

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Bahrain gears up for 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

The Kingdom of Bahrain is all set to host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026, one of the GCC’s leading initiatives aimed at recognising outstanding digital government projects and initiatives, showcasing successful government experiences and best practices.

IT & Telecommunications

e& completes Vodafone stake sale, realises $5.95bn cash proceeds

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the successful completion of the sale of it Vodafone stake to Vega, realising cash proceeds of $5.95 billion.

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29 countries sign accord to establish world AI organisation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), Xinhua news agency reported.

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Bahrain Bourse joins hands with IDX to boost digital IR across listed firms

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Bahrain Bourse has announced that it has sealed a strategic partnership with IDX, a global leader in corporate and investor relations websites, to strengthen the digital investor relations capabilities of listed companies at the kingdom’s stock exchange by offering advanced IR solutions.

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Global AI Show Riyadh a huge success, draws nearly 7,000 attendees

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

The Global AI Show Riyadh held last month (June 29-30) cemented its status as the definitive anchor for the Kingdom’s newly designated "Year of Artificial Intelligence", said organisers.

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VAP Group's new VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

VAP Group, a premier global consulting and media powerhouse, has announced the launch of VAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the founders shaping the future of technology.

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SAP appoints new Head of Growth Markets

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Global technology company SAP has appointed Saqib Sabah as Head of Growth Markets.

IT & Telecommunications

9Yards X acquires Abu Dhabi GenNext start up company

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company based in Abu Dhabi, said it has acquired Labeb AI, a next-generation start-up company from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of AI and enhance its capabilities in developing advanced technology solutions.

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e& announces $5.95bn sale of Vodafone investment

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).