The Innovation Capacity Building Program, conducted by Siemens Healthineers through its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia, has successfully concluded. Held from February 5-20, 2025, the program aimed to strengthen local expertise and foster strategic collaborations with universities,
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The Skoll Foundation is pleased to announce the five organizations that will receive the 2025 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. The prestigious $2 million award shines a light on the extraordinary leaders and organizations advancing transformational social change to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world for all. The 2025 class of social innovators […]
WEMA Leads High-Level Delegation to Drive Water Innovation and Knowledge Exchange in the Middle East
The Water Efficiency Middle East Alliance (WEMA), backed by the Danish Trade Council, expanded its regional impact with a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, strengthening cross-border collaboration in water sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure resilience. Bringing together Danish water industry leaders and key regional stakeholders, the visit
Experian, a leading global data and technology company, today announced that Experian Assistant, an agentic AI-powered solution that greatly accelerates the data-modeling lifecycle, has won the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Award for Analytics Innovation. For the second consecutive year, Experian received this prestigious award that recognizes those “who are dedicated to
New applied research by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has revealed that the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) can dramatically accelerate growth and productivity of startups – offering multiple benefits, such as automation of tasks, improved decision-making, and enhanced customer experience through AI-driven marketing, CRM, and financial forecasting
iFIT, a global leader in exercise equipment and fitness content, has debuted its latest smart product, the new NordicTrack Ultra 1 treadmill. NordicTrack purposefully designed Ultra 1 to be as much of a design statement as it is premium fitness equipment. Inspired by bespoke furniture, Ultra 1 is equally comfortable in a high-end boutique gym […]
To accelerate its vision for – Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story –organizing committee members of Startup Mahakumbh supported by The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has scheduled an evening of innovation and startups at Vanijya Bhawan with attendees panning across the globe. To foster collaboration at a global scale,
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, is marking its 35th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy of technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and business transformation that has shaped the Middle East’s digital economy. Since its inception in 1990, GBM has been a trusted partner in digital transformation in the region,
ZEEKR, the premium electric mobility brand, and AW Rostamani Group (AWR), a trailblazer in automotive innovation, joined forces to make the annual American University of Sharjah (AUS) Alumni Reunion a night to remember. Held on January 18 and graced by the esteemed presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, […]
In a pioneering initiative to drive integration and accelerate innovation in line with the emirate’s ambitious digital transformation goals, Sharjah Digital Department organised the Sharjah Digital Transformation Forum in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of SDD, and Her Excellency Eng. Lamia Al Hosan Al Shamsi, Director of
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) organised a masterclass titled ‘The Human Edge: Emotional Intelligence as a Catalyst for Innovation’, by Zena Cox, Operations Director, IdeasUK, at Al Safa Art and Design Library. The event was conducted as a part of the UAE Innovation Month – ‘UAE Innovates 2025’, as well as DGHR’s broader […]
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and excellence in tourism, securing four distinguished accolades at the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards. These awards, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze, recognise ATDD’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation across its diverse
Estonia is enhancing its defence innovation through strategic alliances globally. His Excellency (H.E.) Hanno Pevkur, Estonia’s Minister of Defence, visited the UAE and attended the IDEX 2025 conference—the global stage for defence innovation and collaboration. Investment in European defence tech startups is expected to surpass over $1.04 billion this year with the
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) organised the ‘SLC Innovates’ event on February 19 and 20, reflecting its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and establishing an advanced, future-ready legislative ecosystem capable of effectively addressing today’s challenges while also anticipating and adapting to
Genesis Digital Assets (“GDA”), one of the world’s leading bitcoin mining companies in terms of hash rate, will spotlight the industry’s role as a key global driver for clean energy and innovation at Web Summit Qatar next week. From flared gas to hydropower, and heat repurposing to grid stabilization, Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, GDA’s Co-Founder
WSO2Con 2025 will empower enterprises to embrace ‘Platformless Modernization’ by showcasing real-world strategies, expert insights, and innovations that simplify development, accelerate digital transformation, and future-proof IT infrastructures. Keynotes, customer stories and technical discussions during the three-day event will explore and deep-dive into how enterprises
The 2nd Middle East International Conference on Innovation and Sepsis 2025 recently concluded its activities in Dubai. Held over two days under the patronage of Prime Healthcare Group, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the conference took place at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Adel Alsisi, […]
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) concluded its participation in the ‘Schools Hackathon’ which was held over the course of two days, on 12th and 13th of February 2025, as part of its Innovation Month activities, with the aim of enriching youth’s experience and preparing them for the future by instilling the culture of innovation and […]
Today marks the official launch of the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA), a groundbreaking initiative uniting key leaders in blockchain technology and digital innovation to drive the adoption of Web3 technologies in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, fostering economic diversification and technological advancement across the Kingdom. Founded by global Web3
Deloitte showcases innovation and delivers strategic announcements at LEAP 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2025 – Deloitte, the leading global professional services firm, marked a strong presence at LEAP 2025, reinforcing its commitment to driving digital transformation across the region. As the Innovation & Emerging Technology Partner of LEAP for the third