Data and industry collaboration are becoming increasingly important tools for airlines seeking to reduce fuel consumption as rising energy prices put further pressure on profitability, according to Stuart Fox, Director, Flight and Operations at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Digital transformation and data-driven decision-making lead as priority areas, followed by climate resilience and improvements in project delivery, in a survey of more than 100 senior infrastructure leaders across Asia Pacific.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has announced that its corporate advisory practice has chosen to implement Bloomberg’s globally recognised sustainability data and analytics, in a move aimed at providing strategic advice to UAE companies on financially material risks and opportunities.
The UAE highlighted its pioneering experience in developing sustainable, resilient, and people-centered cities that leverage advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to support urban planning and decision-making at the 13th BRICS Urban Forum, hosted in New Delhi, India.
The UAE has announced plans to set up a national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence and digital government in the country. The move is aimed at improving the quality of life, thereby strengthening the nation's competitiveness and global leadership in the digital economy.
Core42, an Abu Dhabi-based company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has joined hands with Solutions+, an AI-driven shared services group, to deliver scalable cloud, data and AI infrastructure services across the Mubadala Group and Abu Dhabi government entities.
Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) has launched its new corporate strategy for 2026–2028, marking a significant step toward reinforcing its position as an advanced credit bureau offering innovative solutions that support the rapidly evolving credit and financial landscape in the country.
Omantel has announced the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, an integrated platform designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies and support the transformation of promising ideas and applications into scalable digital products across multiple sectors.
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.
Truecaller, a leading global communications platform, has sealed a strategic direct sales reseller partnership with AnyMind Group, a Business-Process-as-a-Service company, to help accelerate the growth of its direct advertising business across the Mena and Southeast Asia regions.
