The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the successful installation and commissioning of two stations belonging to the global LaserSETI project at AlUla Manara.
The University of Tabuk will host the 2026 Gulf Cybersecurity Forum bringing together experts, researchers, and specialists through a virtual platform.
Dubai Chambers has launched “Chamber AI Hub”, the world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace, enabling companies operating in Dubai to access ready-to-use, specialised Agentic AI solutions that can perform a wide range of administrative and operational tasks.
ST Engineering iDirect has tied up with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the Middle East.
Healthpoint, part of the M42 Group, has partnered with Proximie, the global surgical intelligence platform for the operating room (OR), to bring anticipatory health into surgical care by working towards introducing real-time surgical intelligence across its main operating rooms in Abu Dhabi.
Kuwait's National Mobile Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo) has delivered solid results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026 posting a 6% increase in its consolidated revenue which rose to KD608 million ($1.9 billion) supported by strong underlying business performance.
Omani investment group Mubbadrah Investment has announced that its consortium - comprising local and international companies - is set to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in the sultanate at a total investment of over $3 billion. Once completed, it will have a capacity of up to 400 megawatts (MW).
British infrastructure development company Yamna is set to sign an agreement with Omani authorities for setting up a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah. A mega project for the region, the upcoming facility is likely to see an investment of over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in the first phase, said a report.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is emerging as a major data centre growth market, with more than 174 active projects representing over $93 billion in investment. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital transformation are driving demand for new capacity, according to MEED.
ParamountAssure, a cybersecurity company operating across the GCC, has announced its inaugural ‘Paramount CybHER Awards’ to recognise the expertise and contributions of women protecting their organisations from cyber risk.
