Technology

AI & Automation

Global AI visionary Mo Gawdat to headline Bahrain Fintech Forward

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert Mo Gawdat will share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making at the Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain.

IT & Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia advances data and AI leadership

Mon, 21 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its leading position on the global digital map, with data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies serving as key pillars in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

IT & Telecommunications

Saudi Proptech gets funding to scale AI-enabled building materials procurement

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

BRKZ, a leading Saudi-based technology-enabled building materials procurement platform, has announced that it has secured $31 million in new capital to fuel its next phase of growth, including advancing its AI-powered pricing and fulfillment engine and rolling out embedded financing solutions for its network of contractors and suppliers.

IT & Telecommunications

Need balanced approach to AI innovation, governance: SDAIA

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr Abdullah Alghamdi has stressed the need to balance innovation and harness advanced artificial intelligence technologies with sound governance.

IT & Telecommunications

Global technology community gathers in Riyadh as LEAP 2026 opens

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh

IT & Telecommunications

HPE to showcase sovereign AI, hybrid cloud tech at top Saudi event

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will be showcasing its sovereign AI autonomous networking and hybrid cloud technologies at the LEAP 2026 tech event in Riyadh next week, as the company expands its focus on Saudi Arabia's growing digital infrastructure market.

IT & Telecommunications

Global investors representing $14trn in AUM head to LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

LEAP returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3 for its fifth edition, with more than 1,000 investors from over 900 firms representing $14.3 trillion in combined assets under management confirmed to attend, reinforcing Riyadh's growing position as a global destination for technology investment.

IT & Telecommunications

20 New Taipei Tech companies to showcase at LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The New Taipei City Government will lead 20 New Taipei-based companies to LEAP 2026, a major global technology event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3.

IT & Telecommunications

Oraseya Capital partners with NQubator to support early‑stage startups

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE.

IT & Telecommunications

Dubai Chambers in deal with India's Nasscom to boost co-operation in Agentic AI

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Dubai Chambers has announced that it has signed an agreement with India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) to advance co-operation in Agentic AI and support the growth and expansion of Indian companies specialising in these technologies in Dubai.

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Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

Start Date 02 Nov 2026
End Date 03 Nov 2026
DUBAI , United Arab Emirates
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