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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.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EcoModular inks strategic deal to boost modular building projects across GCC

Sat, 30 May 2026

Leading Irish group EcoModular has entered into an agreement with Saudi-based project management consultancy IDS and Latvia's Modul Consult to establish tripartite framework for volumetric modular development across Europe, KSA and the wider GCC region.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Finance & Capital Market

Why GCC payment systems need real-time fraud defence in the age of AI

Sun, 24 May 2026

The risk in digital payments is becoming more sophisticated as artificial intelligence gives fraudsters the ability to automate attacks, mimic legitimate behaviour and scale scams faster than traditional controls can respond, writes Sandeep Crasta.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Africa faces energy planning shift amid rapid AI expansion

Mon, 11 May 2026

AI is rapidly increasing global electricity demand, with data centres scaling to gigawatt levels. Africa faces a mismatch between rising AI-driven needs and incremental energy planning, requiring more reliable, large-scale, integrated power infrastructure development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

TBO partners with Vervotech for AI-driven hotel mapping

Mon, 11 May 2026

TBO, a B2B travel distribution platform, has renewed its collaboration with Vervotech to integrate advanced hotel mapping capabilities, reinforcing a previously established partnership between the two companies.

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).