A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value, with insights from 100 surveyed CEOs in the Middle East, finds that the accelerating pace of AI is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise.
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At its annual Think conference, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced its most comprehensive expansion of enterprise AI and hybrid cloud management capabilities to date. Products and capabilities unveiled today include the next generation of IBM watsonx Orchestrate for multi-agent orchestration, IBM Confluent to bring real-time data to AI, IBM Concert platform for intelligent
At Think 2026, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the general availability of IBM Sovereign Core, a new software platform designed to help organizations build and operate AI-ready sovereign environments and verify their control — giving enterprises and governments an end-to-end approach to digital sovereignty. As AI adoption accelerates, digital sovereignty has become a critical
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that combines proven AI-tools and expertise to help clients quickly build, govern, and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale. Organizations can now use IBM Enterprise Advantage to redesign workflows, connect AI to existing systems, and scale new
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) has unveiled Five Trends for 2026, a new report identifying the forces that will redefine competitive advantage for organizations in the UAE and around the world in the year ahead. As 2026 begins, the research shows that uncertainty isn’t slowing business down – it’s accelerating transformation. To […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) modernize core systems, adopt hybrid cloud strategies, and scale responsible AI in line with national digital priorities. The collaboration is intended to give customers access to […]
Al-Futtaim has collaborated with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to execute a landmark digital core migration and transformation for Al-Futtaim Automotive, moving directly from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure through RISE with SAP. As one of the largest SAP transformations in the region, this program strengthens the division’s end-to-end operations and positions it to lead
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Deloitte Middle East announced today the signing of an agreement to advance the adoption of next-generation technologies across key markets in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar. Signed on Day 2 of GITEX 2025, by Saad Toma, General Manager, […]
The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM), today announced the rollout of a watsonx-integrated AI chatbot within the My FarmWell mobile app, aimed to advance sustainable agriculture across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This phase delivers localized, real-time support for farmers […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM), a global leader in hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting, and nybl, a science-based AI company and IBM Business Partner, today announced a new collaboration to accelerate the adoption of AI across critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, utilities, and industrial operations. By combining IBM’s watsonx portfolio of AI products, specifically
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS to accelerate secure cloud adoption and digital transformation across the Middle East (the “Collaboration”). The Collaboration will leverage IBM Consulting’s deep industry expertise, AI and hybrid cloud technology leadership, alongside the cloud capabilities of AWS, to
IBM unveiled its path to build the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer, setting the stage for practical and scalable quantum computing. Delivered by 2029, IBM Quantum Starling will be built in a new IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York and is expected to perform 20,000 times more operations than today’s quantum […]
The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, today announced the launch of My FarmWell, a mobile application designed to tackle water scarcity challenges and transform sustainable agriculture across the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Built using IBM Environmental
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Scuderia Ferrari HP today introduced a newly reimagined mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400 million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races they love. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app includes an all-new Race […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the company’s iconic mainframe, fully engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum® II processor, IBM z17 expands the system’s capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z is built to redefine […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the inauguration of its new office in Al Mana Tower, located in the Corniche area of Doha, during an official ceremony attended by H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Timmy Davis, the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. Shukri Eid, General Manager of […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached SAR 32.80 million in 2024. This represents an increase of nearly 10% this year, from SAR 29.90 million in 2023. According to the organizations analyzed, the top three factors that […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI from IBM’s AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world’s leading players as they advance through The Championships. The new ‘Catch Me Up’ feature […]
Investment Holds The Promise Of A Brighter Future IBM has announced plans to invest $200 million in a new software lab in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores IBM’s commitment to expanding its investments in the Middle East region and supporting the goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The state-of-the-art […]
AI Adoption Rises Exponentially IBM has unveiled the regional insights gleaned from two pivotal studies: Morning Consult’s 2023 Global AI Adoption Index and the biennial consumer study focused on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value. These studies, considered authoritative sources, offer a sweeping panorama of consumer





























