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Exeed
Automotive Business Oman

Exeed drives into the Oman automotive market with Al Mana Holding as exclusive distributor

Arnold Pinto
4th GCC market for the Chinese automaker Al Mana Holding, a prominent Qatari conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning automotive, retail, real estate, and entertainment, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Exeed vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman. A strategic partnership in this regard was formalised during an official signing ceremony held at […]
Salesforce
Business

Salesforce unveils AI-Powered Agentforce at World Tour Dubai

Accelerating digital transformation Salesforce showcased its cutting-edge AI-driven digital labour platform, Agentforce, at the Agentforce World Tour held in Dubai on May 28, 2025. The event was attended by Salesforce customers, partners, and associates, underscoring the increasing interest in AI solutions in the GCC region. Keynote speakers, including Marco Hernansanz,
SAMENA
Business Telecom

SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 focuses on AI, 5 G-Advanced, and sustainable smart infrastructure

Arnold Pinto
On May 26, 2025, in Dubai City The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 is taking centre stage in Dubai City on May 26, 2025, having drawn together high-profile policymakers, regulators, and ICT industry leaders from the SA-ME-NA (South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa) region and beyond. This year’s Summit is framed around the […]
Cloudera
Business Tech

Cloudera’s new datasets’ AI visualisation tool is a game-changer for Middle Eastern enterprises

Arnold Pinto
With on-prem deployment Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics and AI platforms, has launched a groundbreaking update to its Cloudera Data Visualization solution. Its high-performance AI visualisation tool is now available for on-premises deployment, unlocking secure, enterprise-grade insights across the whole data lifecycle for the first time. The platform
Stargate
Business Tech

Global tech giants to power Stargate UAE

Arnold Pinto
Next-gen AI infrastructure in Abu Dhabi A consortium of global tech leaders, including OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank Group, Cisco, and UAE-based G42, has unveiled plans to build Stargate UAE, a next-generation AI infrastructure based in Abu Dhabi. The facility is expected to revolutionise the global AI landscape and be part of the newly announced UAE-US […]
Campus
Business Tech

France to get Europe’s largest AI Campus with UAE input

Arnold Pinto
Via global consortium pact Bpifrance, the French national investment bank; MGX, the UAE investment fund focused on AI and advanced technology; Mistral AI, the leader in generative AI; and Nvidia, the world leader in AI computing infrastructure, have announced plans to build Europe’s largest AI Campus in the Paris region. The groundbreaking joint venture, revealed during
Saudi
Business Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Nvidia enter groundbreaking AI and cloud computing partnership

Arnold Pinto
Following Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has unveiled a series of transformative partnerships with American tech giant Nvidia to position the Arabian Gulf state as a world leader in artificial intelligence, enterprise computing, digital twins and robotics. The announcement was made during a high-profile state visit by US President Donald Trump following
TASC
Business Interviews

Fostering Emiratisation is a key goal for TASC

Arnold Pinto
Says CEO Mahesh Shahdadpuri In an exclusive interview, Mahesh Shahdadpuri, Founder & CEO of Dubai-based TASC Outsourcing, delves into the central theme of the ‘Emiratisation Summit 2025’, focusing on ‘Scaling Retention and Engagement Strategies.’ The third edition of the Emiratisation Summit, jointly hosted by TASC and the United Arab Emirates
Nissan
Automotive Business

Nissan unveils comprehensive recovery plan

Arnold Pinto
To drive a leaner, smarter business by 2026 In a bold move to reshape its global operations and return to long-term profitability, Nissan Motor has launched Re:Nissan, a comprehensive recovery plan designed to overhaul the company’s cost structure, sharpen its market focus, and accelerate product development. With new leadership and a renewed sense of urgency, […]
Leonardo
Business Defence & Security

Navantia and Leonardo seal strategic agreement

Arnold Pinto
To expand naval defence solutions globally In a major step towards strengthening Europe’s naval defence capabilities, Spanish shipbuilding firm Navantia and Italian defence electronics leader Leonardo have signed a strategic collaboration agreement. The announcement was made at FEINDEF 2025, Spain’s leading defence and security trade show, held in Madrid from May 12 to 14,
Show
Aviation Business

2025 Airport Show soars to new heights

And reveals aviation sector’s future The 24th edition of the Airport Show, held from May 6 to 8, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drew widespread worldwide support from the global aviation industry. The event served as a powerful reminder of the massive growth opportunities in the aviation sector, particularly within the Middle East, […]
UAE
Business Finance

UAE to launch dirham-backed stablecoin

In a landmark fintech move In a historic move set to transform the financial landscape in the UAE, IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are set to launch a stablecoin fully backed by the UAE dirham. Pending regulatory approval, the new digital currency will be issued by FAB and fully overseen by the […]
Qatar
Business Qatar

2nd HR Forum Qatar begins on May 6, 2025

As national workforce agenda gains pace With just days to go, anticipation is building as Qatar prepares to host the 2nd HR Forum Qatar, the GCC region’s most influential gathering focused on strategic workforce transformation. On May 6, 2025, at the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, the forum will bring together high-level HR leaders, policymakers, […]