Storm Group, a Swiss-headquartered AI data centre infrastructure company, has appointed Reza Nedjatian as its Chief Executive Officer. Reza brings more than 15 years' experience developing and delivering large-scale power and digital infrastructure projects across Mena and North America regions to the role.
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of an innovative project to develop an AI-powered system that will fully automate the building permit issuance process. It represents a major leap forward in the delivery of building permit services by allowing customers to conduct pre-submission design checks.
Dida Holdings has launched Dida MCP, an AI-powered booking gateway enabling approved B2B partners to integrate hotel search and booking from over 2 million properties into their own AI apps, platforms and customer experiences.
Action Energy Company (AEC) and Kellton have launched a GCC joint venture to deliver AI-powered digital oilfield and IT solutions. The partnership will roll out Kellton’s OPTIMA platform, beginning in Kuwait before expanding to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, have announced a partnership to drive AI and FinTech innovation in the region.
For years, fintech has promised to transform the way we manage money. We've built budgeting apps, investment platforms and digital banks that have made finance more accessible than ever before.
Technology company Robo.ai has joined hands with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings to set up a new venture, Alif Holding, that will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across GCC and other key global markets.
Zain Bahrain, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, said it has successfully deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities within its live 5G radio network in partnership with Ericsson, becoming the first operator in the region to achieve this milestone.
Mintra has launched two AI training courses ahead of the EU AI Act taking effect on August 1, 2026, helping organisations improve governance, compliance and responsible AI adoption across industries, including maritime and offshore sectors.
More than half of people getting financial advice will accept AI playing a role in their financial planning, but only if a human being still makes the final decision, according to new research from deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
