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Energy, Oil & Gas IT & Telecommunications

Aramco expands cybersecurity, AI partnerships at LEAP 2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Aramco and Aramco Digital announced new agreements and MoUs with leading technology companies at LEAP 2026, focusing on cybersecurity, industrial AI, innovation, technology localisation and strengthening national industrial capabilities through strategic partnerships.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

NTT DATA AI Factory Lab to launch in Riyadh

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has announced its intention to launch the NTT DATA AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this month.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Intelligent energy systems: Powering Middle East’s next transformation

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

The Middle East’s historic role as the global energy heartbeat is entering a new chapter. While the region continues to provide over 31% of the world’s oil, its true competitive advantage is shifting from resource extraction to intelligent orchestration.

IT & Telecommunications

Global AI leaders to headline LEAP 2026 as KSA marks 'Year of AI'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

LEAP 2026, a major technology event in Saudi Arabia, will bring together the world's leading AI companies, investors and innovators in Riyadh for four days of announcements, partnerships and industry-defining discussions, reinforcing the Kingdom's position at the forefront of the global AI economy.

IT & Telecommunications

Qualcomm appoints Wassim Chourbaji as SVP and President, EMEA

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

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).

IT & Telecommunications

Global technology community gathers in Riyadh as LEAP 2026 opens

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bidgely announces 2027 EmPOWER AI conference series

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Bidgely has announced the 2027 calendar for its EmPOWER AI conference series, expanding its focus on secure, insight-driven artificial intelligence across the energy sector as utilities move siloed data into cloud data lakes and adopt generative AI infrastructure.

IT & Telecommunications

Global investors representing $14trn in AUM head to LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

LEAP returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3 for its fifth edition, with more than 1,000 investors from over 900 firms representing $14.3 trillion in combined assets under management confirmed to attend, reinforcing Riyadh's growing position as a global destination for technology investment.

IT & Telecommunications

20 New Taipei Tech companies to showcase at LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The New Taipei City Government will lead 20 New Taipei-based companies to LEAP 2026, a major global technology event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3.

Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank names new AI head

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has appointed Pedro Uria Recio as the new Chief AI Officer, thus strengthening its leadership as it advances its Vision 2035 strategy. An industry veteran, Pedro boasts over 20 years of experience across technology, data, and AI.