IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Global economy faces $1.5 trillion hit due to mega projects delay

Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Global economy is at risk of missing out on more than $1.5 trillion of economic growth by 2030 due to late delivery of mega projects, said a report. A new analysis indicates that 11% of projects globally are at risk of significant delay or cancellation.

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Batelco by Beyon unveils first seamless data roaming eSIM

Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Batelco by Beyon unveiled its latest connectivity solution, Voya, a data roaming eSIM service tailored for today’s modern-day travellers that value being connected. The Voya eSIM is a first of its kind for Bahrain, and is available to users worldwide.

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Beyon Money, EazyPay to launch POS solution for Bahrain’s merchants

Tue, 08 Jul 2025

Beyon Money Business, a part of Bahrain-based Beyon Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), an e-payment gateway acquirer and services provider, to launch a co-branded POS solution for merchants in the kingdom.

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Azizi boosts procurement efforts, onboards 131+ framework suppliers

Tue, 08 Jul 2025

UAE-based Azizi Developments has significantly expanded its direct procurement efforts by having signed over 131 framework agreements in 2025, marking a major stride toward further increased quality, enhanced cost efficiency and faster project execution.

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Al-Futtaim, Johnson Controls to launch smart building platform in UAE

Tue, 08 Jul 2025

Al-Futtaim Technologies, a leading provider of business and digital transformation solutions under Al-Futtaim Contracting, has announced a strategic partnership with Johnson Controls to bring the global smart building platform OpenBlue to the UAE market.

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LWK + Partners unveils $3.2bn Saudi cybersecurity district in Riyadh

Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Hong Kong-based architecture group LWK + Partners has unveiled Saudi Arabia's pioneering national technology and cybersecurity district - Pulse Wadi - being set up on a 600,000 sq m area in Riyadh at an investment of SAR12.1 billion ($3.2 billion).

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Gamezop to set up regional headquarters in Bahrain

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Gamezop, one of the world’s leading gamification platforms, has announced plans to set up its regional headquarters in Bahrain. The company is looking at leveraging the kingdom as springboard to expand into the fast growing Mideastern digital landscape.

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Ericsson opens new regional headquarters in Riyadh

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

Ericsson has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Saudi capital Riyadh, thus reflecting its strong commitment to the kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations across Middle East and Africa.

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AI at the heart of Vision 2030: Redefining sectoral growth

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

In the Middle East, AI is not merely enabling national visions—it is becoming one. From reengineering traditional industries to crafting new economic blueprints, AI is now shaping how nations think, compete, and evolve, according to an expert.

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Driven Properties opens new HQ in Downtown Dubai

Tue, 01 Jul 2025

Driven|Forbes Global Properties has opened its new HQ in Downtown Dubai over a 43,000 sq ft area, the largest real estate office in the city. This opening comes following its landmark acquisition of Emaar Square Building 3 in November last year.