IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

e& completes Vodafone stake sale, realises $5.95bn cash proceeds

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the successful completion of the sale of it Vodafone stake to Vega, realising cash proceeds of $5.95 billion.

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29 countries sign accord to establish world AI organisation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), Xinhua news agency reported.

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Bahrain Bourse joins hands with IDX to boost digital IR across listed firms

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Bahrain Bourse has announced that it has sealed a strategic partnership with IDX, a global leader in corporate and investor relations websites, to strengthen the digital investor relations capabilities of listed companies at the kingdom’s stock exchange by offering advanced IR solutions.

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Global AI Show Riyadh a huge success, draws nearly 7,000 attendees

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

The Global AI Show Riyadh held last month (June 29-30) cemented its status as the definitive anchor for the Kingdom’s newly designated "Year of Artificial Intelligence", said organisers.

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VAP Group's new VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

VAP Group, a premier global consulting and media powerhouse, has announced the launch of VAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the founders shaping the future of technology.

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SAP appoints new Head of Growth Markets

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Global technology company SAP has appointed Saqib Sabah as Head of Growth Markets.

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9Yards X announces acquisition of Libyan tech firm Labeb AI

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company, and subsidiary of 9Yards Holding, said it has acquired Libyan tech startup Labeb AI as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of artificial intelligence and enhance its capabilities in developing advanced technology solutions.

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e& announces $5.95bn sale of Vodafone investment

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).

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Penny AI, SAP Ariba join forces to advance local content

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Penny AI and SAP Ariba have announced a technology partnership to advance local content in Saudi Arabia at the Supply Chain and Procurement Conference (SCPC 2026).

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KEZAD Group to Host Touchdown Middle East in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time the region-wide data centre conference will take place in the UAE.