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Energy, Oil & Gas

Wood, Databricks partner to accelerate AI adoption across energy sector

Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Wood has partnered with Databricks to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the energy sector, combining data and AI capabilities with engineering expertise to help companies improve operational efficiency, productivity and decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

Total CX and Al Salam Bank sign MoU

Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Total CX, a leading provider of customer experience and digital engagement solutions in Bahrain and part of the Beyon Group, and Al Salam Bank have signed an MoU to explore AI-powered customer experience solutions.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

AI adoption accelerates across UAE financial sector

Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is accelerating across the UAE's financial sector, with more than 70% of firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) using AI, even as Emirates NBD has allocated around 50% of its technology budget to AI initiatives.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar, XRG, Microsoft to enhance AI in Adnoc's value chain

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Adnoc, Masdar, XRG, and Microsoft announced a strategic agreement to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) deployment across Adnoc’s value chain, and to deliver energy solutions for Microsoft’s global AI and data centre growth.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc, SLB launch AI-powered solution to boost productivity

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Adnoc and SLB announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Production System Optimisation (AiPSO) platform with initial deployment across eight fields.

Energy, Oil & Gas

World Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight potential of AI in Mideast

Thu, 27 Nov 2025

As artificial intelligence emerges as a transformative force in the clean energy sector, the World Future Energy Summit 2026 will spotlight its vast potential to reshape energy production, transmission, and efficient, data-driven distribution.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Two-thirds of UAE, Saudi travellers trust AI to book accommodation: report

Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Nearly three-quarters of travellers (72%) say they have used AI to plan or research a holiday (77% in the UAE and 68% in KSA). Over a fifth (23%) say they use it “all the time” (24% in the UAE and 22% in KSA), according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Ticket to Travel Report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

HSMAI CSC MEA explores AI's impact on hospitality

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

The hospitality industry is evolving with artificial intelligence as a transformative force. AI has shifted from a concept to a crucial tool for enhancing guest engagement, optimising operations, and driving success. This topic will be a focal point at the upcoming HSMAI CSC MEA.

Energy, Oil & Gas IT & Telecommunications

ADNOC partners with OpenAI, G42 to advance AI across energy operations

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

ADNOC has announced a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42 to accelerate the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) across its business operations, becoming the first energy company to use OpenAI’s Frontier platform to connect and coordinate AI agents across complex industrial processes.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AI set to reshape airline operations beyond chatbots, says Forthcode

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Aviation technology specialist Forthcode has published a new industry report examining how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape airline operations, highlighting a shift from basic digital assistance and chatbots towards AI agents capable of executing tasks across multiple systems.