Saudi Arabia stories
The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.
AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
Lenovo leads Gartner's Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for the fourth year, advancing to eighth place globally with strong AI and sustainability initiatives.
Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
Accenture is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance cloud and AI adoption globally, focusing on solutions that boost enterprise efficiency.
Neo Space Group and Thai Airways have expanded their partnership to enhance in-flight connectivity, bringing high-speed internet access to 80 aircraft.
Neo Space Group has formed a strategic partnership with G&S SatCom to enhance its in-flight connectivity services through real-time monitoring.
Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.
Publicis Sapient has partnered with AWS to use AI and machine learning to assist businesses in cloud migration and personalised customer experiences.
BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.
Singapore's Locad secures USD $9 million in pre-series B funding to fuel global expansion and enhance its AI-driven logistics solutions.
Insight completes a major digital overhaul of the AROYA cruise ship, enhancing passenger experience with advanced IT systems in just 11 months.
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
HUMAIN partners with NVIDIA to build AI infrastructure and supercomputing capacity in Saudi Arabia, aiming to make it a global AI and digital hub.
Kent has acquired Sudlows Consulting, a leading firm in data centre engineering, paving the way for expanded international operations and sustainable solutions.
