Technology

Energy, Oil & Gas

Volarix Global sets up technology, energy, digital infra platform in Bahrain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Volarix Global, a Bahrain-based company specialising in technology, innovation, and energy infrastructure, has announced the formation of an integrated platform in the kingdom, established to develop and deploy next-generation systems across key sectors.

IT & Telecommunications

9Yards X acquires Abu Dhabi GenNext start up company

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company based in Abu Dhabi, said it has acquired Labeb AI, a next-generation start-up company from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of AI and enhance its capabilities in developing advanced technology solutions.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Siemens Energy to supply technology for Oman’s 2.6 GW power projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Siemens Energy will supply six gas turbines, six generators and 20-year maintenance services for Oman’s Misfah and Duqm IPP projects, adding nearly 2.6 GW of capacity, increasing national electricity generation by almost 20% and serving more than 2 million people.

Media & Promotion Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

DEF brings together gaming, technology and entertainment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026, running till June 7, has brought together gaming, esports, technology, creativity and entertainment through an expanded programme of experiences designed to engage players, fans, families and industry professionals alike.

Construction & Real Estate

Arabian Construction Company names new Chief Technology Officer

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE partners with top Hungarian group 4iG to set up new defence JV

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.

Gulf Industry EVENTS

FIMMA 2026 draws sector’s leading companies

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The next edition of FIMMA, a leading event specialising in machinery, technology, and industrial solutions and integrated into the biennial FIMMA + Maderalia fair, has already booked over 90% of its reserved exhibition space.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Silal Group, Olive Gaea unveil pioneering AI-powered ESG platform

Mon, 04 May 2026

Silal Group, a leading agri-food technology group, has joined forces with sustainability technology provider Olive Gaea to launch its AI-powered ESG platform, ‘Zero’ at the Make it in the Emirates 2026. This marks a major milestone in Silal’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations.