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Global subsea technologies group Unique names new CEO

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Unique Group, a leader in subsea engineering and technology, has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as its new CEO. An industry veteran, he brings over three decades of leadership experience in offshore energy, subsea, marine services and engineering to the Sharjah-based company.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Zain Omantel, Tata to set up blockchain inter-operator roaming platform

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Zain Omantel International (ZOI), a global hyperscale networking provider, has signed an agreement with Tata Communications to explore the development of a next-generation inter-operator roaming platform powered by AI and blockchain technologies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

AIREV signs Redington to distribute AI platform across Gulf, Africa

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute its agentic AI platform, OnDemand, across the GCC and the whole of Africa.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Volarix Global sets up technology, energy, digital infra platform in Bahrain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Volarix Global, a Bahrain-based company specialising in technology, innovation, and energy infrastructure, has announced the formation of an integrated platform in the kingdom, established to develop and deploy next-generation systems across key sectors.

IT & Telecommunications

9Yards X acquires Abu Dhabi GenNext start up company

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company based in Abu Dhabi, said it has acquired Labeb AI, a next-generation start-up company from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of AI and enhance its capabilities in developing advanced technology solutions.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Siemens Energy to supply technology for Oman’s 2.6 GW power projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Siemens Energy will supply six gas turbines, six generators and 20-year maintenance services for Oman’s Misfah and Duqm IPP projects, adding nearly 2.6 GW of capacity, increasing national electricity generation by almost 20% and serving more than 2 million people.

Media & Promotion Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.

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AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.