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Energy, Oil & Gas

IBM, Aramco explore AI collaboration in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 06 May 2026

Aramco and IBM announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance AI, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector.

IT & Telecommunications

Sitecore names new regional VP for Middle East and Africa

Tue, 05 May 2026

Sitecore, the global leader in AI-enabled digital experience software, has appointed Mohammed AlThaher as its new regional Vice President for Middle East and Africa. An industry veteran, he has over two decades of experience in large-scale digital transformations, digital marketing and more recently AI.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Emerson, Aramco deploy AI for improved refining performance

Mon, 04 May 2026

Emerson deployed an AI optimisation solution for Aramco by integrating Aspen Hybrid Models into refinery planning, creating a large-scale optimisation system and achieving up to 98.5 per cent accuracy in yield and quality predictions.

IT & Telecommunications

Oman sets up Artificial Intelligence Special Zone

Fri, 01 May 2026

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a Royal Decree establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

IT & Telecommunications

Meta unveils first AI model from superintelligence team

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Meta Platforms has launched its debut AI model Muse Spark, thus marking the first release from the company's Superintelligence group. Designed to boost Meta's products, Muse Spark is a compact yet powerful model capable of complex reasoning in various fields, including science and math.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Only 11% of banks have cracked the code on trustworthy AI: study

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established the necessary governance and guardrails – and nearly half misjudge their own AI readiness, says a study.

IT & Telecommunications

Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

IT & Telecommunications

Cloud Box Tech names new regional AI chief

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Students have become poor thinkers because of AI: report

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Teachers have warned that the rapid adoption of AI is reshaping how students learn, eroding basic skills like writing, spelling, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while raising questions about motivation, human interaction, and equity, a new report says.

Construction & Real Estate

Msheireb Properties, Meeza join hands to launch AI digital companion

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Qatar-based Msheireb Properties has signed an agreement with Meeza to introduce its AI digital companion across its key development in a significant boost to its smart city capabilities. Developed by Hewlett Packard, the AI solution is being deployed across 15 smart kiosks throughout Msheireb Downtown Doha.