IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

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 acquires Abu Dhabi GenNext start up company

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company based in Abu Dhabi, said it has acquired Labeb AI, a next-generation start-up company from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of AI 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.

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Dubai Internet City, Luxinnovation join forces to foster innovation, knowledge sharing

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading technology hub, has entered into a strategic partnership with Luxinnovation, Luxembourg’s national innovation agency, to drive innovation, foster cross-border collaboration, and support knowledge sharing.

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Total CX, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital ink strategic partnership deal

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Total CX, part of Bahrain-headquartered international technology group Beyon, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Ibn Al Nafees Hospital to deliver innovative customer experience services and AI solutions that support and enhance the hospital's operations.

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Dubai showcases digital opportunities at GITEX AI Europe

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, showcased Dubai's competitive advantages as a global hub for the digital economy to 287 European startups and scaleups at its pavilion at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin.

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Techstars, Emirates NBD partner to drive AI, FinTech solutions in MENAT region

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, have announced a partnership to drive AI and FinTech innovation in the region.