Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting their focus to the construction of facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads – but sector experts are warning that the complex requirements of these new data centres may be outpacing supply chain preparedness.
Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced that one of its key units has acquired a 49% stake in Humain, an artificial intelligence company owned by the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, in a deal aimed at accelerating the company’s growth and its plan to deploy 3 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity by 2030.
Bahrain's Fintech Forward 2026 forum ended on a successful note with more than 60 MoUs and strategic agreements and other announcements covering digital payments, trade finance, artificial intelligence and financial infrastructure, drawing more than 2,900 local and international participants.
The Artificial Intelligence market in UAE is poised for solid growth over the next few years and is set to hit AED170 billion ($46.3 billion) by 2030, thanks to the backing from sovereign funds and policies like Strategic Plan 2031 leading the way, said a new report.
AVEVA will showcase its industrial intelligence, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting how connected data can help energy companies improve operational performance, strengthen energy security and accelerate decarbonisation.
British infrastructure development company Yamna is set to sign an agreement with Omani authorities for setting up a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah. A mega project for the region, the upcoming facility is likely to see an investment of over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in the first phase, said a report.
Energy sector resilience has exceeded expectations, with 64% of energy insiders see greater resilience despite disruption, while 85% consider the energy sector a more attractive investment than five years ago. The Middle East is also emerging as a key growth market, according to Adipec ’s Global Energy Report 2026: Power Shift.
With a forward-looking roadmap, advanced technology trials and a focus on AI-native networks, the UAE is preparing for the next generation of connectivity while seeking a greater role in shaping global 6G technologies and standards.
Presight, a leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has signed an agreement with Nasser Centre for Science and Technology in the Kingdom of Bahrain to support digital transformation and also enhance AI utilisation across the region.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined eight priorities to boost Europe’s tourism competitiveness, focusing on investment, seamless travel, sustainability, workforce development, artificial intelligence, destination management and connectivity to support long-term sector growth.
