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Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GWC inks strategic collaboration with EU cloud platform Apify

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), one of the region’s leading logistics providers, has announced that it has sealed a strategic collaboration with Apify, a European cloud platform specialising in web data extraction, automation, and AI-driven workflows.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

AI transforming how UAE consumers shop and spend

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

UAE shoppers are turning to AI to make shopping easier and more efficient, and they are signalling the importance of transparency as these tools become part of everyday life, says a Visa survey.

Construction & Real Estate

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

Thu, 04 Dec 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.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Millions of jobs at risk from AI adoption, says UNDP report

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

Millions of jobs, especially those held by women and young people, face significant exposure to automation, if core principles of ethical and inclusive governance of Artificial intelligence (AI) are not considered, said a new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AI adoption reaches 91pc in Mideast hospitality: PwC

Tue, 23 Dec 2025

A new PwC Middle East report, ' AI at the heart of tourism and hospitality: powering personalisation, efficiency and growth', reveals that while 91% of regional industry leaders are already piloting or using AI technologies, only 3% have achieved full-scale implementation.

IT & Telecommunications

Cisco introduces new unified AI interface

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Cisco has launched Cisco IQ, a breakthrough AI-powered digital interface that brings real-time insights, on-demand assessments, troubleshooting and personalised learning, automation and agents from across professional services and support into one powerful experience, the company said.

IT & Telecommunications

AWS Bahrain launches Amazon Bedrock in partnership with iGA

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its Amazon Bedrock, one of the world’s leading solutions for generative artificial intelligence (AI), in Bahrain, in partnership with the kingdom's Information & eGovernment Authority.

Finance & Capital Market

Global M&A deals hit $4.8bn on strong tech and AI deals

Fri, 19 Dec 2025

A potent rebound in global M&A is on track to deliver the second-highest total deal value on record in 2025, at a projected $4.8 trillion, up 36% versus 2024, said a report. Technology M&A, powered by AI-related deals, was in the vanguard of the year’s surge in merger activity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global energy demand rising steadily to meet AI needs: UAE Energy Minister

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said global energy demand is witnessing steady growth driven by the expanding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data centres, forecasting increased demand across all energy sources, including fossil fuels, which remain part of the global energy mix. He said the UAE is well-positioned to help meet rising global demand through continued investment in the energy sector.

IT & Telecommunications

Balancing speed and ethics: The UAE’s moment to lead in responsible AI

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence is the defining force of our era. What matters today is how fast it will transform our world, and how responsibly. Across continents, algorithms are reshaping economies, powering innovation, and redefining governance. Yet amid this acceleration, the most pressing challenge is it is moral. How do we align intelligence with intent, and capability with conscience?