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NTT DATA Acquires Zero&One to Accelerate Cloud Growth across the Middle East

News Desk 09/02/2026

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

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Breakbulk Middle East Opens 10th Edition as Project Cargo Activity Accelerates

News Desk 06/02/2026

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 […]

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Hexnode Upgrades Genie AI with Conversational Capabilities and Automated Fixes for Middle East Organizations

News Desk 04/02/2026

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

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Arcera Life Sciences Convenes Global Healthcare Leaders in Abu Dhabi to Accelerate AI-Powered Healthcare Transformation Across the Middle East and beyond

News Desk 04/02/2026

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

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Omnix Expands Portfolio with Launch of Digital Twin Consulting Services

News Desk 04/02/2026

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

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The UAE represents a mature and promising regional digital gaming market

News Desk 04/02/2026

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

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Kaspersky upgrades SIEM with AI-driven threat detection amid Middle East demand

News Desk 03/02/2026

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

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UAE Undersecretary Ministry of Foreign Trade opens London Business School’s Middle East Conference on the region’s expanding global role

News Desk 02/02/2026

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,

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LINQ Modular and SIBS Join Forces to Scale Industrialised Construction in Middle East

News Desk 02/02/2026

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

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Alfa Laval Middle East Receives “Trailblazer of Dairy Processing” Award at the Global Dairy Innovation Conference 2026

News Desk 30/01/2026

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.

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Metal Park and EMSTEEL Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Value-Added Steel Processing in the Middle East

News Desk 30/01/2026

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

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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings to expand local support in the Middle East

News Desk 29/01/2026

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

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WSO2 Advances Industry Solutions and Vendor Consolidation Initiatives to Power Smart Government, Fintech, Digital Health, and Large Enterprises

News Desk 29/01/2026

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

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NOVO NORDISK HOSTS IDOL SUMMIT TO RETHINK WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION TOGETHER WITH DIGITAL AND KEY OPINION LEADERS

News Desk 29/01/2026

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

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Dubai Land Department unveils the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026

News Desk 27/01/2026

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has unveiled the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, a leading international platform dedicated to real estate technology, which will be held under DLD’s supervision and hosted by the emirate for the first time in the Middle East on 4–5 February 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The landmark event […]

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SAIC Motor Announces Appointment of Jacky Xu as Middle East Managing Director

News Desk 27/01/2026

SAIC Motor has announced the appointment of Jacky Xu as Managing Director for its Middle East operations, effective 1 February, as Tom Lee transitions into retirement following a distinguished tenure leading the brand’s operations across the region. The appointment marks a new chapter for the company as it builds on the strong foundations established under […]

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Shure enhances Middle East pro audio capabilities with signature microphone debuts

News Desk 27/01/2026

Shure, a leading manufacturer of audio solutions known for quality, performance, and durability, unveiled at NAMM 2026 the KSM Studio Condenser microphone series alongside the SLX-D+ Wireless Microphone System – two distinct signature products designed to deliver a more intuitive audio experience. The new range – KSM32C, KSM40C, and KSM44MP – is poised to deliver

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HONOR Accelerates Overseas Growth in 2025, with the Middle East Emerging as a Strategic Growth Engine

News Desk 26/01/2026

HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced strong overseas performance in 2025, underscoring the accelerating role of international markets as a central pillar of its global growth strategy. According to the latest analysis by leading industry analyst Omdia, HONOR recorded approximately 55%[1] year-on-year growth in overseas smartphone shipments during

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THi begins construction of Ras Al Khaimah Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park

News Desk 23/01/2026

THi Holding Management Corporation (THi) marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the THi Ras Al Khaimah Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park, officially commencing construction of its first industrial park project in the Middle East. The project represents the first development under THi’s Middle East industrial and real estate platform and is a cornerstone of

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Wio Bank joins NVIDIA Inception Program to accelerate AI-driven banking innovation

News Desk 23/01/2026

Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, has joined the NVIDIA Inception Program, a global initiative designed to help startups accelerate innovation and growth. As the first licensed bank in the region to join the program, Wio reinforces its long-term vision to deliver highly personalized, intelligent, and real-time experiences to help