Technology

IT & Telecommunications

SpaceX acquires xAI in deal valuing combined entity at $1.2 trillion

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence startup xAI in a transaction that media reports said values the combined entity at around $1.2 trillion, creating one of the most ambitious technology platforms ever assembled. Financial details were not formally disclosed by the companies.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Futtaim, Siemens in deal to boost digital transformation in real estate

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Al Futtaim Real Estate, a unit of leading UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with global technology powerhouse Siemens, in a major move aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and sustainability in the property sector.

IT & Telecommunications

Beyon posts $189.1m net profit for 2025

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Beyon reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of BD19.3 million ($51.2 million) for Q4 2025, a 17% increase from BD16.6 million reported for same quarter of 2024. For the full year of 2025, net profit was BD71.3 million ($189.1 million), a 2% decrease compared to BD72.8 million in 2024,

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Safe Dubai 2026 signals new era of structured infrastructure monitoring

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

Senior infrastructure leaders, regulators, consultants and technology experts from across the Middle East were in Dubai for a major forum - Safe Dubai 2026 - to accelerate the region’s shift toward a more structured and unified infrastructure intelligence ecosystem.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Siemens opens first Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Siemens, a industrial technology major, has announced the official opening of its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, thus marking a significant step in its commitment to supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its rapidly expanding digital economy.

IT & Telecommunications

GBM strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, today announced two senior leadership appointments to further reinforce its executive bench, deepen market presence and sharpen its focus on delivering customer-centric digital transformation across the UAE.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Emerson relaunches Asco Series valve for high-demand industries

Sat, 27 Dec 2025

Emerson, a global technology major, has relaunched its landmark Asco Series 327C solenoid valve with new manual reset construction versions. The valve has been specially designed targeting high-demand industries such as power plants, refineries and chemical processing facilities.

Finance & Capital Market Media & Promotion

Forbes unveils region’s Top 30 Rising Trailblazers

Sat, 27 Dec 2025

Forbes Middle East has revealed its eighth annual 30 Under 30 list, celebrating the region’s most dynamic young leaders, innovative creators, and catalysts for change. Egyptians topped the list with 19 honourees, followed closely by 18 Saudis and 15 Lebanese.

Finance & Capital Market

Global M&A deals hit $4.8bn on strong tech and AI deals

Fri, 19 Dec 2025

A potent rebound in global M&A is on track to deliver the second-highest total deal value on record in 2025, at a projected $4.8 trillion, up 36% versus 2024, said a report. Technology M&A, powered by AI-related deals, was in the vanguard of the year’s surge in merger activity.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Middle East entering new phase of logistics expansion, says report

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

The Middle East logistics market is set to double this year compared with 2020, reflecting the scale of investment now flowing into infrastructure, technology, and supply chain modernization, according to a new report.