Innovation

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bosch to invest $233m in new business ideas, startups

Tue, 05 May 2026

Bosch plans to invest around 200 million euros ($233.81 million) in its subsidiary Bosch Business Innovations over the next five years to expand its innovation landscape further.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ketjen, Aramco unit in deal to co-develop FCC catalysts and additives

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

US-based Ketjen Corporation, a leader in catalyst and specialty chemicals innovation, has signed an agreement with a key subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco for the co-development, testing and deployment of next-generation Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives in the kingdom.

Health & Environment

WHX Labs opens with 850 exhibitors, marks 25 years of innovation

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

WHX Labs (formerly Medlab Middle East) officially opened on Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant milestone as the region’s leading medical laboratory exhibition celebrates 25 years of laboratory innovation.

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek partners with Prince Sultan University to boost AEC innovation

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Nemetschek, a leading software providers for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a partnership with Saudi-based Prince Sultan University to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Swedish innovation drives wellness at Dubai Active 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Swedish water purification and beverage innovator Bluewater, along with its Emirates-based distribution partner NIA, has reported overwhelming interest in their commercial water dispensers at Dubai Active, the Middle East’s largest health, wellness, and fitness event.

IT & Telecommunications

Gitex Global to transform into TechCation next year

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Gitex Global is set to reshape the global tech events calendar with an all-new 2026 edition that hopes to take the world’s largest tech and AI show to a new dimension of innovation, business, and lifestyle experiences.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Innovation, AI reshaping the GCC’s economic future, says study

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai gears up for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East expo

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will be back next year in Dubai hosting 450 exhibitors from 30 countries. Co-located with Intersec, the event brings together 16,000 industry leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge products and solutions.

Construction & Real Estate

ROSHN Group, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to promote innovation in real estate

Tue, 14 Oct 2025

ROSHN Group, a PIF company, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to promote innovation in the Kingdom's real estate sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Big 5 Construct Saudi puts spotlight on architectural leadership, innovation

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

The opening day of Big 5 Construct Saudi explored the role of architects in the creation, implementation and sustainability of modern-day cityscapes and how they turned the masterplans into thriving communities. Also in spotlight was Saudi Arabia’s role as a leader in embedding heritage and culture in development.