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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.

Construction & Real Estate

Construction sector eyes AI to tackle daily workload pressures, says study

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Majority of construction professionals (58%) believe AI could help reduce workload across their two biggest challenges - keeping projects on schedule and managing mid-project changes - while 65% believe AI could streamline their biggest administrative time drains, according to a new study.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

HPE advances Red Sea Global luxury hospitality with AI networking

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

HPE announced Red Sea Global is adopting its self-driving networking as the foundation for large-scale resort expansion The AI-native secure switching and Wi-Fi system enables scalable, sustainable operations and premium guest digital experiences efficiently delivery.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Google plans $40bn investment in AI rival Anthropic, says report

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the AI firm confirmed, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The investment builds on a partnership in which Anthropic will use custom Google chips and cloud computing services to power its technology.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CPG firms turn to industrial AI as production losses mount, says report

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers expect significant increases in production inefficiencies and cost pressures by 2030, said a new survey. Many are turning to industrial intelligence - the combined power of AI, data and automation - to reinforce competitiveness in a decade of accelerating volatility.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Wingie transforms airline refund process with AI-powered smart refund tech

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Wingie, a travel marketplace in the Mena region, has introduced its next-generation AI-powered smart refund technology, enabling airline refund processes to be managed through digital channels without the need for call centre interactions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Energy signs final agreements with Kraken for Riyadh JV

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Saudi Energy and Kraken signed agreements to form a Riyadh-based joint venture, accelerating digital transformation across energy and utilities in Mena, leveraging Kraken’s AI-powered operating system for utilities.