IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

ZainTECH secures Saudi commercial licence

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved a major milestone in its regional expansion strategy by securing a commercial licence in Saudi Arabia, thus paving the way for it to set up regional offices in KSA.

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AMD achieves first TSMC N2 product milestone

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

AMD on Monday announced its next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice,” is the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology.

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Cyber resilience: challenges and opportunities

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

Technological advancements, international collaboration, and workforce transformation are key to ensuring global cyber resilience and a secure cyberspace, according to the latest insights report published by the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF).

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KACST to set up Quantum Valley with major firms

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is working with Aramco and Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) on establishing a Quantum Valley by leveraging partnerships with major quantum companies such as IBM and Pasqal.

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Global semiconductor industry revenue up 21pc in 2024

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

The total revenue from semiconductor industry globally surged to $660 billion in 2024, up 21% over the year before, mainly due to the large demand for AI infrastructure buildout, said a report. NVIDIA topped the global list, overtaking Samsung and Intel.

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Trend Micro launches North Gulf hub in Qatar

Sun, 13 Apr 2025

Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has officially inaugurated its new office in Qatar, establishing it as the strategic hub for its North Gulf operations.

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Dubai AI week to draw 10,000 experts, participants

Sun, 13 Apr 2025

More than 10,000 AI experts and participants are expected to attend the week-long Dubai AI Week, which will host over 180 local and international speakers, more than 150 sessions and workshops as well as over 140 activations.

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GCC telcos could unlock significant growth with data, says report

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

GCC telecom operators can enhance value to customers and generate more business through AI-powered engine. These operators have a rich data reservoir but typically only utilise 30% of available data; unlocking this holds the key to growth, said an expert.

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Al Ansari completes acquisition of Bahrain's BFC Group

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Al Ansari, a leading integrated financial services company in UAE, has completed its acquisition of Bahrain-based BFC Group, thus solidifying its position as the largest non-banking financial institution in the Gulf region in terms of branch network.

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Beyon names Digital City Development Company CEO

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Beyon, a global technology group, has appointed Daniel Dugina as the CEO of its Digital City Development Company. In this role, Dugina will lead the roll out of the ambitious 380,000-sq-m project, located at Hamala, Bahrain.