IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Oman Data Park in deal with tech partners for AI solutions deployment

Sat, 26 Apr 2025

Oman Data Park, the sultanate’s key provider of managed IT services and cloud solutions, has signed a landmark deal with strategic technology partners to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative AI solutions across Oman’s key industries.

IT & Telecommunications

Ebdaa CEO named World Union of Arab Bankers member

Sat, 26 Apr 2025

The World Union of Arab Bankers has announced the appointment of Dr. Khalid Al-Ghazzawi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ebdaa Microfinance Company – Bahrain, as a member of its Board of Directors for the Union’s sixth term from May 1 to April 30, 2028.

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MBRHE ties up with AI firm to boost Dubai housing services efficiency

Sat, 26 Apr 2025

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has signed an agreement with Beyond Limits, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at developing innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance the efficiency of housing services in Dubai.

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Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI hub

Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub.

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Middle East tech startups told to raise their game

Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Middle East tech startups have been urged to raise their game as competition heats up across the region, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where an influx of international founders is redefining the landscape.

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Bridging AI talent gap key to unlocking GCC retail's future: Al Futtaim

Tue, 22 Apr 2025

A new white paper, released by Al Futtaim, in collaboration with MBZUAI, reveals that a lack of skilled artificial intelligence (AI) professionals is the biggest hurdle to unlocking the potential of AI-driven personalisation in GCC retail sector.

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Khazna breaks ground on two data centre facilities in Abu Dhabi

Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in digital infrastructure, is continuing to expand its data centre footprint by breaking ground on two brand new data centre facilities - AUH4 in Mafraq and AUH8 in Masdar City – both in Abu Dhabi.

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AI will serve as foundation of Dubai's future: Crown Prince

Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will serve as the foundation of Dubai's future, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, has declared.

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stc celebrates fifth consecutive year as Saudi F1 title partner

Sun, 20 Apr 2025

stc group, the region’s leading digital enabler, is celebrating the fifth consecutive year as Title Partner, blending cutting-edge technology with the excellence of motorsport, ensuring unmatched digital experience both on and off the circuit.

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Zain Group to distribute $492m cash dividends for FY 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Leading telecom group Zain has announced that it has received the investors approval for distribution of total cash dividend of 35 fils for 2024 - amounting to KD151.4 million ($492 million) - thus reflecting an attractive 73% payout ratio.