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DEF brings together gaming, technology and entertainment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026, running till June 7, has brought together gaming, esports, technology, creativity and entertainment through an expanded programme of experiences designed to engage players, fans, families and industry professionals alike.

Construction & Real Estate

Arabian Construction Company names new Chief Technology Officer

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE partners with top Hungarian group 4iG to set up new defence JV

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.

Gulf Industry EVENTS

FIMMA 2026 draws sector’s leading companies

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The next edition of FIMMA, a leading event specialising in machinery, technology, and industrial solutions and integrated into the biennial FIMMA + Maderalia fair, has already booked over 90% of its reserved exhibition space.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Silal Group, Olive Gaea unveil pioneering AI-powered ESG platform

Mon, 04 May 2026

Silal Group, a leading agri-food technology group, has joined forces with sustainability technology provider Olive Gaea to launch its AI-powered ESG platform, ‘Zero’ at the Make it in the Emirates 2026. This marks a major milestone in Silal’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations.

Retail & Wholesale

Snoonu arrives in Kuwait offering more than delivery service

Tue, 12 May 2026

Snoonu, a fast-growing super-app, has been officially launched in Kuwait, marking a significant step in its expansion across the GCC.

Education, HR & Training IT & Telecommunications

Zain Bahrain names Ammar Al Ketbi as new CEO

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Zain Bahrain, a leading Bahraini provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, has appointed Ammar Al Ketbi as its new Chief Executive Officer. An industry veteran, Al Ketbi has a strong track record across sales, product innovation and driving effective business and growth strategies.

Construction & Real Estate

WCA President urges global collaboration for industry transformation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

The World Cement Association (WCA) has called for greater global collaboration and technological advancement to navigate industry transformation.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Johnson Controls unveils new cooling technology for UAE buildings

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Johnson Controls, a global technology leader energy efficiency, decarbonisation, thermal management and mission-critical performance, has announced the launch of Balanced Cooling, a purpose-built solution for buildings connected to centralised cooling systems in the UAE.

IT & Telecommunications

Lenovo appoints new VP & GM to lead expansion in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Lenovo has appointed Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh as Vice President & General Manager, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the company’s long term commitment to the kingdom as a strategic priority market and regional technology hub.