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Origen and Deepexi partner to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the Middle East and Africa

Origen, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native technology company, and Deepexi, a publicly listed enterprise AI and data intelligence company, announced a strategic partnership at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 to advance enterprise AI adoption across the UAE and the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership brings together two highly
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Middle East and Africa Enterprises Prioritize Data Control and Sovereignty to Enable Trusted AI Growth

New research from Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals that organizations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are taking a deliberate and disciplined approach to AI adoption, prioritizing data sovereignty, operational control, and cyber resilience to build trusted AI and data foundations as they accelerate digital transformation initiatives.  
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SPIRO APPOINTS FORMER INDOFAST ENERGY CEO ANANT BADJATYA AS GROUP CEO TO LEAD ITS NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Anant Badjatya as Group Chief Executive Officer.  Anant joins Spiro with more than two decades of leadership experience across India, the Middle East and Africa, building and scaling businesses across electric mobility, energy and industrial sectors. Most
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LG Transforms Home Viewing Across the Middle East and Africa with Ultimate Football Season Campaign Featuring Wael Gomaa and Hafid Derradji

As football fever sweeps across the Middle East and Africa, LG Electronics has officially launched a dynamic, 3-month campaign designed to transform living rooms into thrilling, stadium-like environments. Running until the end of July, the initiative brings fans closer to the action than ever before, combining the smart, seamless streaming capabilities of LG webOS with
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Shure Signs Hub Media to Strengthen Distribution Across Africa

Shure has appointed Hub Media as its authorized distributor for African markets, in a move aimed at strengthening access to professional audio solutions across the continent. The appointment comes at a time when African markets are continuing to invest in stronger learning and communication environments. [1] UNESCO projects that the number of young Africans completing […]
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Reinsurance is the growth engine for digital insurance in Africa and the Middle East – EIRS

As digital insurance gains meaningful traction across Africa and the Middle East, a critical structural gap is emerging, masking a deeper structural risk and one that could potentially slow the sector’s momentum if left unaddressed. This, analysts say, further highlights the growing need for robust, well-aligned reinsurance support to sustain growth. According to EIRS, the
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Grundfos Launches GENIECON to Enable Smarter, More Resilient Water Infrastructure Across the Middle East and Africa

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today announced the launch of GENIECON, an intelligent system controller designed to enhance monitoring, control and efficiency across modern water infrastructure systems in the Middle East. As infrastructure networks across the region continue to expand, operators are managing increasingly
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Aspen Medical Drives Innovation and Resilient Systems

At the forefront of deployable healthcare, Aspen Medical is redefining how care is delivered in crisis environments integrating advanced technology, innovation, and frontline expertise to strengthen healthcare systems under pressure. Healthcare systems across the Middle East, Africa, and global hotspots are facing unprecedented pressure from conflict, displacement, and
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FIA Member Clubs unite in Montenegro to advance mobility and motor sport in Middle East, Europe and Africa

Motorsport leaders from across Middle East will join counterparts from Europe and Africa for three days of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing at the FIA Region I Spring Meeting getting under way in Budva, Montenegro tomorrow.   With FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem in attendance, representatives from 102 Member Clubs will discuss priorities to
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Beyond Access: Why integrated risk strategy is the missing link in SME’s growth story in Africa

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are steadily gaining traction in digital finance, rapidly claiming their position as the backbone of economic growth. However, industry analysts indicate that despite the positive outlook, risk literacy remains a persistent challenge. According to risk management experts, EIRS, this represents a gap that may be holding back the very
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Hashgraph Ventures pledges US$1 Million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon to Accelerate Web3 and AI Innovation across Africa

Hashgraph Ventures Manager Ltd, a licensed and regulated venture capital fund under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a pledge of US$1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event aimed at accelerating digital transformation and economic inclusion across