The Global Innovation Hub, a curated arena at Middle East Energy, brought together real innovators and breakthrough technologies across smart grids, storage, hydrogen and digital energy solutions.
The Middle East Facilities Management Association (Mefma) recently celebrated the achievements of the region’s facilities management (FM) industry at a key event held in Dubai as 35 industry majors won big across 16 categories at its annual gala dinner in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia’s innovation agenda is entering a new phase, with the focus shifting beyond technology manufacturing and adoption towards greater investment in R&D, the development of homegrown innovations and technologies, stronger control over intellectual property creation, says Ahmad Saleh, Partner and Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property at Al Tamimi & Company.
Schneider Electric has concluded its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees, including government leaders, industry analysts and partners to examine how the convergence of energy, AI and industrial software is reshaping the region's future.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will host the first RailX Dubai Conference and Exhibition next year, bringing together over 5,000 participants, including government officials, industry executives and investors, to discuss rail infrastructure, investment and emerging mobility technologies.
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr Abdullah Alghamdi has stressed the need to balance innovation and harness advanced artificial intelligence technologies with sound governance.
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMISIU) has advanced in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
Dubai-based UXE Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with South Africa’s Nascent Group aimed at enabling the development of innovative projects across key sectors, including smart cities, digital transformation, innovation, advanced security solutions and smart mobility.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Riyadh Digital Innovation District, one of its key strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the capital as a global hub for technology talent and digital innovation.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will bring hospitality leaders together in Dubai from September 14-17 to examine evolving guest expectations, innovation and long-term investment, with the industry focused on resilience and personalised experiences.
