IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

G42 and Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs sign MoUs

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and its portfolio company Analog have signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Advanced Machine Intelligence.

IT & Telecommunications

Abu Dhabi bolsters position as global financial and AI hub

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi's has bolstered its position as a global financial and technology hub, supported by expanding financial services activity, strong investment inflows and sustained demand for prime office space.

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UAE cyber defence advances, but gaps remain: Cisco

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

UAE organisations are adopting AI-powered security at pace and seeing clear improvements in how quickly they detect and respond to threats, according to new research from Cisco.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE sets Its sights on 6G as AI reshapes the future of connectivity

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

With a forward-looking roadmap, advanced technology trials and a focus on AI-native networks, the UAE is preparing for the next generation of connectivity while seeking a greater role in shaping global 6G technologies and standards.

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Schneider Electric delivers energy, digital backbone of VDX

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has delivered the electrical and digital backbone of Skysports’ VDX, the world's first commercial vertiport at Dubai International Airport.

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UAE's MoIAT strengthens partnerships in Shanghai

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

The UAE has concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, held in Shanghai, supporting efforts to strengthen strategic relations with global markets across industry and technology.

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etisalat UAE first in Mena to get ISO/IEC 42001:2023

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

etisalat UAE has become the first telecom operator in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region to achieve accredited certification to ISO/IEC 42001:2023 for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management System.

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Bahrain's iGA signs strategic deal with Computer World

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has renewed a strategic agreement with Computer World, the Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s approved partner for the government sector in the kingdom. It is aimed at centralising the management and operation of government cloud services.

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stc Bahrain to support NBB data centre upgrade

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler in the kingdom, has partnered with the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Group to support the enhancement of its data centre infrastructure as part of the second phase of the banking group's data centre transformation programme.

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stc Bahrain launches firebase phone number verification with Telenor Linx

Fri, 16 Oct 2026

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has selected Telenor Linx as its Firebase Phone Number Verification provider, becoming the first mobile operator in the Middle East to deploy the advanced verification service, the company said.