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CABSAT 2026 and SATExpo 2026 close as Dubai reinforces its role as a global hub for media, satellite and space innovation

CABSAT and SATExpo 2026 concluded at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, following three days of business, technology and knowledge exchange that brought together the global media, broadcast, content, Pro AV, satellite and space communities. The 33rd edition of CABSAT and second edition of SATExpo, created a combined platform connecting content creators,
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2nd Desert Architecture – Saudi Arabia Forum to Bring Architecture, Innovation and Urban Transformation to the Forefront

As Saudi Arabia continues one of the most ambitious periods of urban development in its history, architects, planners, developers and industry leaders will gather in Riyadh for the 2nd Desert Architecture KSA Forum, taking place from 12–13 October 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal. The two-day forum will focus on […]
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Third Edition of BEEAH’s Future Leadership Program Expands Across UAE Sectors to Develop Resilient Emerging Leaders

BEEAH, the region’s sustainability and innovation pioneer, has launched the third edition of its Future Leadership Program, welcoming a new cohort of 22 high-potential professionals to a 10-month intensive learning journey designed to prepare them for leadership in a rapidly evolving world.   The new cohort brings together 22 mid-level executives, including nine
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Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026 Celebrates the Acceleration of AI Adoption and Three Years of Regional Innovation

Today at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, Google Cloud showcased the acceleration of Qatar’s national digital transformation, announcing major new initiatives including the launch of the MCIT Innovation Lab (iLab) and the Google Cloud National Skilling Program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to mark […]
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A Decade of Saudi Ambition Blossom Accelerator Builds for the Next Era of AI and Innovation

As Saudi Arabia prepares to celebrate National Day, Blossom Accelerator marks its tenth anniversary by reflecting on a journey rooted in Saudi ambition and looking ahead to a future shaped by artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and investment.   Founded in 2016, the same year Saudi Vision 2030 was launched, Blossom Accelerator has grown alongside the Kingdom’s
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Core42 and Technology Innovation Institute Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance UAE-Developed Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity Innovation

Core42, a G42 company specializing in AI infrastructure and sovereign-enabled cloud, today signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to expand locally developed digital sovereignty and cybersecurity capabilities in the UAE. Signed at GISEC
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Qatar Airways Showcases Innovation, Onboard Connectivity, and Next-Generation Travel Experiences at the Arabian Travel Market 2026

Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a closer look at how the airline is evolving the customer experience across every stage of their […]
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BLOSSOM ACCELARATOR LAUNCHES BLOSSOM CAPITAL INVESTING IN NINE EARLY-STAGE AI COMPANIES THROUGH DOMINAITE

Blossom Accelerator, a Saudi venture capital firm and innovation platform, today announced the launch of Blossom Capital, its official investment arm, alongside its first portfolio of nine early-stage AI companies selected through DominAIte, Blossom Accelerator’s AI investment and commercialization platform  supported by the National Technology Development Program (NTDP).
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DXC Powers the Next Era of Work with DXC Workplace Services

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced DXC Workplace Services, a new people-centered, AI-native workplace offering that reimagines the digital workplace around employee outcomes rather than technology. The offering helps organizations improve productivity, strengthen employee experience, and optimize IT operations
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Intersec Saudi Arabia’s Fire Protection & Technology Summit to advance smarter, more resilient infrastructure

As Saudi Arabia builds one of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure pipelines, fire protection is moving beyond compliance to become a cornerstone of resilient, future-ready development. Reflecting this evolution, the Fire Protection & Technology Summit, part of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026, will bring together the world’s leading engineers, policymakers and
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University expands academic and research partnerships in smart learning, AI, innovation, and business incubation

A high-level delegation from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) conducted an official visit to Munich as part of the efforts to strengthen the growing partnership between the UAE and Germany in the fields of education and industrial innovation. The delegation, led by His Excellency Dr Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, held a series […]
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AI-Powered Arabic-friendly Mandarin Learning Platform Developed by 2 AURAK Students Makes Global Waves

An AI-powered Mandarin-learning platform built specifically for Arabic speakers is making global headlines. Developed by two students from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), the app named LingHua won Second Prize at the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-26, held in Shenzhen, China, competing against the world’s most brilliant student
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Hamdan Foundation Launches Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum 2026 to Prepare a Generation Ready to Lead Innovation and Shape the Future

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has launched the Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum 2026, running until 23 July at the Foundation’s headquarters. The Forum brings together more than 100 participants across two main tracks, Giftedness and Innovation, offering hands-on programmes designed to develop students’ future skills in advanced
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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Empowers Future Women Engineers Through Leadership, Innovation and Industry Engagement

As industries worldwide seek greater diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), women at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus are increasingly taking the lead through student-driven initiatives that are helping shape future engineers, innovators, and technology professionals. Leading these efforts are the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the IEEE Women in
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Huawei Mobile Services Deepen Partnership to Advance Innovation in Digital Tourism Promotion

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2026, strengthening a partnership that began in 2024 and establishing a framework for deeper collaboration across destination marketing, digital content development and tourism innovation. Building on
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UAE to host next UN Tourism Executive Council meeting, reaffirming support for global tourism sustainability and innovation

The UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo, Spain. The country reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at developing a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector, raising its