Innovation

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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

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.

IT & Telecommunications Miscellaneous

Bahrain gears up for 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

The Kingdom of Bahrain is all set to host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026, one of the GCC’s leading initiatives aimed at recognising outstanding digital government projects and initiatives, showcasing successful government experiences and best practices.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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 Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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 Education, HR & Training

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 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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 Analysis

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.