Batelco by Beyon and Nokia have signed an agreement to implement Bahrain’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial applications at Alba, the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter. This advanced network is expected to enhance Alba’s ongoing digital transformation, improving operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and increasing safety in the manufacturing sector. The formal agreement was...
Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovative company specializing in digital media and e-commerce through extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Touchcast, a leader in agentic AI technology, for $500 million in cash and stock. This acquisition marks Infinite Reality’s largest transaction to date and values the company at...
A recent YouGov survey commissioned by SAP found that 94% of enterprises in the UAE believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a crucial factor in driving long-term business growth. Nearly half of the surveyed businesses, specifically 49%, anticipate significant returns on their AI investments within the next one to two years. This growing optimism...
Lebanon’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Kamal Shehadi, has stated that an investment of $50 million could significantly transform the government and enhance its accountability. In an interview with The National, Shehadi explained that this funding would be directed towards establishing a national ID system, digitising payment processes, and developing the necessary infrastructure for artificial intelligence....
CyberKnight Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Scanwave to enhance Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META). The global IRM market is projected to grow to $19.4 billion by 2027, driven by rising regulatory complexity and the push for digital transformation. The collaboration aims to bolster cyber...
ITHCA Group has officially launched the Yango ecosystem in Oman through a partnership with Yango Group, a global technology firm. This collaboration aims to introduce advanced digital solutions and AI-driven services to the Sultanate, supporting its goals for digital transformation and economic growth. As part of this initiative, ITHCA Group and Yango Group have acquired...
Inception, a G42 company known for its innovative AI-powered products, has announced a partnership with Kore.ai, a leading US-based enterprise AI provider. This collaboration focuses on co-developing AI-powered products tailored for various key enterprise sectors, aiming to enhance the adoption of AI technologies in the UAE and beyond. The partnership leverages Inception’s extensive research and...
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in Oman has introduced the Digital Accessibility Guide Oman, an initiative aimed at promoting digital inclusion. This guide is geared towards ensuring that all digital services are accessible to everyone, particularly individuals with disabilities and the elderly, according to the Oman News Agency. The guide is part...
E& UAE has introduced an autonomous drone-based system for inspecting telecom towers, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This significant advancement aims to enhance telecom infrastructure management and operational safety across the UAE. The new initiative integrates real-time data analytics, AI, and autonomous flight capabilities. This combination allows for quicker, safer, and more sustainable inspections of...
Amazon Web Services has announced a collaboration with Manara, a social impact startup focused on technology talent in the MENA. This partnership aims to train 2 500 software engineers in cloud computing skills, backed by a substantial investment of $3.6 million from AWS over the next two years. The initiative is designed to enhance the...