Action Energy Company (AEC) and Kellton have launched a GCC joint venture to deliver AI-powered digital oilfield and IT solutions. The partnership will roll out Kellton’s OPTIMA platform, beginning in Kuwait before expanding to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, have announced a partnership to drive AI and FinTech innovation in the region.
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Technology company Robo.ai has joined hands with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings to set up a new venture, Alif Holding, that will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across GCC and other key global markets.
Zain Bahrain, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, said it has successfully deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities within its live 5G radio network in partnership with Ericsson, becoming the first operator in the region to achieve this milestone.
Mintra has launched two AI training courses ahead of the EU AI Act taking effect on August 1, 2026, helping organisations improve governance, compliance and responsible AI adoption across industries, including maritime and offshore sectors.
More than half of people getting financial advice will accept AI playing a role in their financial planning, but only if a human being still makes the final decision, according to new research from deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
ZainTECH, the digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has entered into a key partnership with Nile, is a pioneer and leader in secure networking-as-a-service (NaaS), to bring its secure NaaS offering to AI-led transformation initiatives held back by legacy network architecture.
Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX and a consortium including the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have completed the acquisition of US data centre operator Aligned Data Centres in a deal valued at about $40 billion.
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced eight new investment commitments during 2025, expanding its portfolio to 30 investments comprising 11 venture capital funds and 19 high-growth startups. It also broadened its investments across priority sectors such as PropTech and AI.
