Digital

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon launches new ‘Postpaid World’ package

Tue, 19 May 2026

Batelco by Beyon, a leading provider of innovative telecommunications and digital services in Bahrain that connects and empowers people, has introduced ‘Postpaid World’, a new offering that enables customers to use their data and minutes both locally and internationally as part of a single plan.

IT & Telecommunications

e& Q1 revenue surges 15% to $5.28bn

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

e&, the UAE-headquartered global technology group, reported a strong start to 2026 with a consolidated revenue of AED19.4 billion ($5.28 billion) in the first quarter, reflecting a 15.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Miscellaneous

Dubai entities told to integrate all services into unified digital platform in one year

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

All Dubai government entities were directed to integrate services for individuals and businesses into a unified digital ecosystem within one year.

Media & Promotion

Canva to set up regional headquarters in Dubai

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Global visual communication platform Canva will establish the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai, it was revealed on Thursday.

IT & Telecommunications

Zain Group revenue hits $7.44bn for 2025; net income doubles to $777m

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications (TechCo) operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has announced robust consolidated financial results for the full-year 2025 (FY-25), and fourth quarter (Q4-25) ended 31 December 2025.

IT & Telecommunications

stc group revenues jump to historic high of $20.75bn; net profit up 12.5%

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

stc group recorded the highest revenues in its history of SAR77.8 billion ($20.75 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit rose by 12.5% after excluding non-recurring items, demonstrating the strength of the group’s business model and the continued execution of its sustainable growth strategy, the company said.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

$15 trillion infrastructure gap to boost role of PPPs, says report

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Global infrastructure faces a $15 trillion financing shortfall by 2040, driving increased reliance on public-private partnerships to fund projects ranging from energy transition to digital connectivity, as fiscal space tightens and investment needs rise, said a new report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Rakez partners with Zoho to equip businesses with key digital tools

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has signed a strategic agreement with global technology company Zoho to provide its business community with access to essential digital tools including its cloud-based business applications for managing and running their companies.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB signs deal with Procural to boost digital procurement capabilities

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a strategic agreement with Procural, a Bahrain-based digital procurement and tendering platform, in a move aimed at enhancing the bank's efficiency, transparency and value across its procurement activities.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Applus+ in KSA enhances asset documentation with digital conversion

Mon, 06 Oct 2025

Applus+ in Saudi Arabia has recently been awarded a project to support the conversion and modernisation of critical engineering documentation for a major power facility.