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IT & Telecommunications

Nutanix expands hybrid multicloud in the Middle East

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has announced the availability of Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Google Cloud in the Google Cloud Dammam region.

Energy, Oil & Gas

AI, data centres reshape energy demand, says Middle East Energy Director

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres is reshaping energy demand and increasing the focus on flexible generation, energy storage, critical power and smart energy management, according to Mark Ring, Group Director of Middle East Energy.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Energy signs three agreements to support AI, data centre growth

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Saudi Energy has signed three strategic agreements at LEAP 2026 with HUMAIN, center3 and Huawei to strengthen energy and digital infrastructure for Saudi Arabia’s expanding AI and data centre sector, supporting future capacity, investment and technological growth.

IT & Telecommunications

Middle East 'leads in AI sovereignty strategy, but lags in adoption'

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Middle East leads on AI sovereignty strategy and foundations, but now capability and adoption must catch up, says new Accenture research.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AMD, Saudi PIF unit to set up $10bn AI Infrastructure powerhouse

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Global semiconductor company AMD and Humain, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced a landmark investment of up to $10 billion to build a next-generation AI infrastructure ecosystem spanning Saudi Arabia and the US.

Education, HR & Training IT & Telecommunications

Qualcomm, KAUST join hands to strengthen Saudi 6G, AI ecosystem

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Qualcomm Technologies International and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) today announced a strategic collaboration designed to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s leadership in 6G innovation and artificial intelligence (AI).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ultimate Power Solution launches AI-enabled generators at Middle East Energy 2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

UAE-based Ultimate Power Solution Group has unveiled a new generation of electric power generators incorporating artificial intelligence and robotics technologies at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, aiming to transform conventional generators into smarter systems for operation, monitoring and control.

Energy, Oil & Gas IT & Telecommunications

Aramco expands cybersecurity, AI partnerships at LEAP 2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Aramco and Aramco Digital announced new agreements and MoUs with leading technology companies at LEAP 2026, focusing on cybersecurity, industrial AI, innovation, technology localisation and strengthening national industrial capabilities through strategic partnerships.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

NTT DATA AI Factory Lab to launch in Riyadh

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has announced its intention to launch the NTT DATA AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this month.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Intelligent energy systems: Powering Middle East’s next transformation

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

The Middle East’s historic role as the global energy heartbeat is entering a new chapter. While the region continues to provide over 31% of the world’s oil, its true competitive advantage is shifting from resource extraction to intelligent orchestration.