Digital

IT & Telecommunications

Zain Bahrain partners with Ericsson to deploy AI in 5G network

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Zain Bahrain, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, said it has successfully deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities within its live 5G radio network in partnership with Ericsson, becoming the first operator in the region to achieve this milestone.

Finance & Capital Market

ACCA, Arab securities regulators host forum on fraud risks, rket governance

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Union of Arab Securities Authorities held their first joint regional initiative, bringing together representatives from 11 Arab securities and capital market regulators to discuss emerging fraud risks and ways to strengthen governance and financial market resilience.

Finance & Capital Market

stc pay Bahrain inks deal with Payment International Enterprise

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Bahrain's leading mobile wallet for digital financial transactions stc pay has announced a strategic partnership with Payment International Enterprise (PIE), a fintech and payment solutions provider, to enable stc pay QR payments on PIE Point of Sale devices across the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi Islamic to provide digital home financing for Emiratis

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has joined hands with the UAE capital's housing authority to provide eligible Emirati nationals with enhanced digital pre-approval access to shari’a-compliant home financing solutions. The funding will be done through a fully digitised credit engine developed by ADIB.

Construction & Real Estate IT & Telecommunications

Lenovo in deal to boost AI, digital infrastructure in Saudi housing sector

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Lenovo has signed an agreement with Saudi National Housing Company Innovation for potential collaboration backing the kingdom’s evolving residential and digital infrastructure landscape. The deal sets out a foundation to boost co-operation across advanced technologies such as AI and data science.

Miscellaneous

Bahrain, Comoros sign deal to boost digital co-operation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said it has signed an agreement with the National Digital Development Agency (Anaden) of the Union of Comoros. This comes as part of the kingdom's efforts to boost digital cooperation and share experience in line with United Nations standards.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

UAE to set up new data, artificial intelligence authority

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The UAE has announced plans to set up a national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence and digital government in the country. The move is aimed at improving the quality of life, thereby strengthening the nation's competitiveness and global leadership in the digital economy.

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.