The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that a global shortage of 11 million healthcare workers is projected by 2030. Addressing this could generate US$1.1 trillion for the global economy, with the McKinsey Health Institute estimating that around $300 billion of that could be from
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As enterprises across the Middle East fast-track AI adoption in customer experience, Exotel has announced the regional launch of Harmony, its AI-powered, human-assisted CX orchestration platform. The launch was unveiled by Sachin Bhatia, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Exotel, during his address at IDC CIO Summit – Middle East, marking the company’s strategic
Synarchy Consulting, a Dubai-based advisory firm focusí on strategy, digital transformation and AI, has announced a strategic alliance with Mordor Intelligence, a global market intelligence and research firm. The partnership combines Synarchy’s regional execution experience with Mordor’s extensive research portfolio—more than 26,000 reports across 100+ industry segments—to
Janus Henderson today announces the appointment of Naveen Kumar M as Senior Associate Director. Naveen, who joined the firm on 9 February 2026, will be based in Dubai and report to Meshal AlFaras, Managing Director, Head of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia. In this newly-created role, Naveen will be responsible for cultivating relationships […]
LG Electronics (LG) introduced a comprehensive lineup of AI-powered home solutions tailored for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at LG InnoFest 2026 MEA, which took place in Abu Dhabi from February 3-5. Under the theme “Innovation, Forward Together,” the exhibition highlighted LG’s latest developments across clothing care, kitchen, built-in kitchen and total cleaning
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the expansion of its Strategy & Transformation practice in the Middle East with the appointment of healthcare experts Oussama Nicolas and Tara Makarem as Senior Managing Directors in the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. In their role at the firm, Mr. Nicolas and Ms. Makarem will co-lead […]
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The acquisition significantly strengthens NTT DATA’s cloud capabilities and positions it to tap into the rapidly expanding Middle East cloud services market. Founded in
Breakbulk Middle East opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre for its 10th edition, welcoming more than 11,000 expected visitors at a time when large-scale investment, geopolitical uncertainty and new trade corridors are reshaping how project cargo moves across the Middle East and beyond. H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for […]
Hexnode today announced a major upgrade to Hexnode GenieAI, its AI-powered assistant designed to simplify and accelerate endpoint management operations across organisations in the UAE, a global leader in AI adoption where nearly 60% of the workforce now uses AI tools, driving demand for intelligent, automated IT systems The enhanced Genie AI introduces a conversational
Arcera Life Sciences (“Arcera”), a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, today convened a distinguished gathering of global academic, government and industry leaders at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) to help shape how Artificial Intelligence can be applied responsibly and effectively to transform healthcare across the Middle East region
Omnix International, a leading technology solutions provider in the Middle East, announces the launch of its Digital Twin consulting service line to its consulting portfolio. This strategic expansion reinforces Omnix’s ambition to strengthen its regional leadership in Digital Twin by complementing its deep technology capabilities with structured, business-focused
The Middle East’s video game industry has now become one of the region’s largest sectors for consumer expenditure on digital media. The gaming sector surpassed the combined value of video-on-demand streaming and digital music services, further showcasing the profound transition in regional digital consumption trends. These insights come from a recent study conducted by
Kaspersky has introduced a new version of its SIEM with an AI-enabled mechanism for detecting potential account compromise. The updated platform also provides enhanced data integrity and improved customization, empowering organizations with stronger, more flexible security. According to a recent global survey conducted by Kaspersky, Security Information and Event
At a time of rapid geopolitical, economic and technological change, senior government leaders, business executives, and academics convened in Dubai this week for London Business School’s (LBS) Middle East Conference 2026. Hosted in in partnership with the Gulf Association and opened with a keynote from H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary Ministry of Foreign Trade UAE,
SIBS AB (publ) (“SIBS”) an international specialist in industrialised, volumetric modular construction, today signed a strategic collaboration with LINQ Modular, part of ALEC Holdings, to accelerate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality modular developments across the Middle East. The collaboration brings together SIBS’ proven global manufacturing capability
Alfa Laval Middle East received the prestigious Trailblazer of Dairy Processing award yesterday at the Global Dairy Innovation Conference (GDIC), held this week in Dubai. The award recognizes organizations that are redefining the future of dairy through solutions that deliver measurable impact on customer wellbeing, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation.
Metal Park and EMSTEEL Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Value-Added Steel Processing in the Middle East
Metal Park and EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the region’s downstream steel industry. The agreement brings together EMSTEEL’s industrial manufacturing capabilities with Metal
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, the manufacturer of high-performance aerospace coatings solutions for aircraft worldwide, is preparing to launch a new color blending and distribution facility in Dubai. The strategic location of the new site will strengthen AkzoNobel’s ability to support commercial aviation operators, MROs, OEMs, and industry partners across the region, with
WSO2 has announced a sharpened, solutions-led focus to support large organizations accelerating smart government, fintech and digital health transformation programs. Building on its established platforms and solution portfolio, the company is increasing its industry alignment in high-potential regions, such as the Middle East, where national digital strategies and
Novo Nordisk successfully concluded the iDOL Summit: Reimagining Weight Management with Digital Opinion Leaders, held between 27–28 January in Dubai. As the first summit of its kind initiated by a pharmaceutical company in the Middle East and Africa, the event brought together digital opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, media representatives, digital creators and





























