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Yassine Mannai, associate director for sales and marketing at Shure MEA (far left), adds his insight during the roundtable discussion.

Gulf Business roundtable highlights: How tech is reshaping meeting spaces

The latest Gulf Business Roundtable brought together technology, HR and AV leaders to explore how collaboration is changing inside modern workplaces — and why audio quality, room design and plug-and-play simplicity now define the next generation of meeting spaces

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, the kingdom’s ambition to build…

Dr Sudhindra Shamanna – Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai on AI literacy in the Middle East

Building AI literacy: Preparing Middle East students for an ethical AI future

AI literacy isn’t just about technical skills; it also demands ethics and critical thinking, says Dr Shamanna

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Microsoft UAE’s Amr Kamel on driving agentic AI, growing the local ecosystem

The GM of Microsoft UAE discusses the company’s mission to democratise AI access and the strategic importance of partnerships

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

Reinvention is no longer a one-off initiative; it must become a continuous capability embedded in the organisational DNA, says Accenture’s Shehadi

Khazna Data Centers' Tinboat Arslanouk on what's powering its global expansion

Khazna Data Centers’ Tinboat Arslanouk on what’s powering its global expansion

The chief business officer – International explains how the company is positioning itself as the foundational layer of the AI era and what sovereignty means in the context of hyperscale infrastructure

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Singh explains how fintech is redefining lending across the GCC, the critical role of governance in AI adoption, and what trends will drive fintech innovation in 2026

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

The MENA GM shares Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands and balance flexibility with data privacy

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

From the launch of the sovereign AI Park and AI Factory to advances in 5.5G, edge computing, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, Al Hassawi explains how du is building the backbone for an AI-powered nation

Insights by Blue Yonder's Simon Bowes on embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

Insights: Embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

In a region like the UAE, where logistics and transport have been named top-priority sectors for AI adoption by both government and industry stakeholders, building AI resilience into supply chains is especially critical, says Bowes

Suliman Gaouda, Regional Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Sitecore

Sitecore’s Suliman Gaouda on shaping personalised digital experiences in the region

The regional VP, MEA, Sitecore Middle East, shares how the composable, cloud-native platform is helping Middle Eastern organisations deliver secure, personalised, and efficient digital experiences

INETCO's Ugan Naidoo on how its changing the game in real-time fraud detection

INETCO’s Ugan Naidoo on how it’s changing the game in real-time fraud detection

The INETCO co-founder and CTO discusses how AI-driven analytics and real-time data are reshaping how banks fight fraud and build customer trust

Space42 reports nine-month earnings, lays foundation for sustainable growth

Space42 reports nine-month earnings, lays foundation for sustainable growth

Space42 closed the period with $755m in cash and short-term deposits, contracted future revenue of $6.7bn, and a newly secured $696m ECA-backed financing facility

Abu Dhabi Chamber signs agreement with 1X Technologies to advance AI and robotics innovation in industrial and energy sectors 1

Abu Dhabi Chamber, 1X Technologies to boost AI, robotics in industrial, energy sectors

The partnership also targets SMEs, enabling them to implement next-generation automation and AI solutions to improve productivity and gain access to global markets

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OpenAI, AWS forge $38bn partnership to power the next frontier of AI

The deal will give OpenAI access to AWS’s large-scale AI infrastructure, which includes clusters of more than 500,000 chips.

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft said it would train one million people in the UAE by 2027, including 120,000 government employees and 175,000 students

Data rules: WHOOP, Lean Business Services to boost Saudi health ecosystem

Data rules: WHOOP, Lean Business Services to boost Saudi health ecosystem

The partnership will enable co-development of innovative health products and exploration of new commercial opportunities

Hani Nofal, SVP Regional Head - MEA Technology Solutions at NTT DATA, on how sportstech can transform the Middle East sports ecosystem

From data to devotion: How sportstech can transform the Middle East sports ecosystem

The Middle East backed by major investments and digital-first audience is set to deliver innovative, tech driven sports experience

Whizmo's Eric Karobia on 6 trends shaping the future of financial apps

Whizmo’s Eric Karobia on 6 trends shaping the future of financial apps

Whizmo’s CEO outlines how financial technology is turning digital wallets into engines of inclusion, speed, and trust

ADNOC, Masdar, XRG, Microsoft to deploy AI across energy, data centre ops

ADNOC, Masdar, XRG, Microsoft to deploy AI across energy, data centre ops

ADNOC and Microsoft will co-develop and deploy AI agents across ADNOC’s value chain to drive efficiency and minimise emissions

UAE AI market to reach Dh170bn by 2030; MENA sector surges to Dh610bn

UAE AI market to reach Dh170bn by 2030; MENA sector surges to Dh610bn

The Grand View Research report noted that the MENA region is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic AI frontiers, fuelled by government-led digital transformation agendas, rapid urbanisation

du Mining as a Service Burj Khalifa

du unveils ‘Cloud Miner’ its bitcoin cloud mining as a service

The company unveiled the service during a launch event at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma CEO Arne Mosselman explains why true AI transformation in the Middle East depends less on technology and more on empowering people to use it meaningfully

Women in tech: Lessons from leaders who’re redefining the rules

Female leaders across the global tech ecosystem to explore their biggest lessons and advice for the next generation of women entering the field

HKSTP CEO Terry Wong

Why Hong Kong Science and Technology Park is a global innovation hub: CEO Terry Wong

CEO Terry Wong discusses the park’s unique startup nurturing process, world-leading tech cluster ranking, and its showcase at GITEX this year

iFLYTEK's Vincent Chan on innovation, AI and regional opportunities

iFLYTEK’s Vincent Zhan on innovation, AI and regional opportunities

Revenues in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have tripled year-on-year, while the AINOTE series quickly ranked No 2 in regional E-ink device sales, says Zhan

myAster App expands reach, serves over 5 million users across GCC

myAster App expands reach, serves over 5 million users across GCC

myAster has expanded its 24/7 express delivery service to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, with delivery times of around 90 minutes

PIF, Aramco to join forces in HUMAIN AI venture

Aramco to acquire minority stake in AI firm HUMAIN

PIF and Aramco will combine their artificial intelligence (AI) programmes and work jointly through HUMAIN

Alessio Vinassa

Leading through change: Alessio Vinassa on building resilient businesses in uncertain times

McKinsey’s analysis showed the pandemic pushed many companies several years forward in adopting digital tools and AI

Beyond OTP: The future of secure banking in the UAE

Beyond OTP: The future of secure banking in the UAE

The direction for UAE banking is clear: security, compliance, and customer experience must advance together, says Kalem