IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Meta unveils first AI model from superintelligence team

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Meta Platforms has launched its debut AI model Muse Spark, thus marking the first release from the company's Superintelligence group. Designed to boost Meta's products, Muse Spark is a compact yet powerful model capable of complex reasoning in various fields, including science and math.

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Zain Bahrain names Ammar Al Ketbi as new CEO

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Zain Bahrain, a leading Bahraini provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, has appointed Ammar Al Ketbi as its new Chief Executive Officer. An industry veteran, Al Ketbi has a strong track record across sales, product innovation and driving effective business and growth strategies.

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Veeam boosts EMEA East leadership team with key appointments

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, has announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth and technical excellence.

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Zain Group announces new board of directors

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications, has elected its new board for the next three years at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kuwait. Nour Nael Ahmed Al Jassim will be the new Chair, while Bader Al Kharafi is the Vice-Chairman and Group CEO.

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UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

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Cisco appoints new Vice President for Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cisco, a global leader in networking and security, has appointed Bader Almadi as Vice President, Cisco Saudi Arabia.

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Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

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Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

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GBM Bahrain appoints new General Manager

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, has appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager for its Bahrain operations.

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NASA launches astronauts on historic Artemis moon mission

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Four astronauts blasted off on NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day flight around the moon and back.