Syria Positions for Regional Tourism Growth with Launch of Syria Travel Show 2026 in Damascus
The Ministry of Tourism of Syria has announced the launch of the inaugural Syria Travel Show 2026, a dedicated international…
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Viridien advances exploration for India’s offshore basins, starting with launch of Phase 1 Mahanadi Basin Reimaging
Paris, France – March 10, 2026 Viridien has announced a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of…
Middle East Conflict Driving a Surge in Scams, Deepfakes, and Government Impersonation — KnowBe4 Urges the Public to Stay Alert
Cybercriminals don’t wait for the dust to settle. As conflict escalates across the Middle East, a parallel threat has emerged…
Vertiv introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments
Vertiv™ PowerUPS 6000 Industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) delivers reliable power protection for mission-critical operations across demanding industrial environments Dubai,…
Speechmatics Achieves a World First in Bilingual Voice AI with New Arabic–English Medical Model
The new industry-leading bilingual model includes the world’s first Arabic–English bilingual medical model, achieving 6.3% WER on mixed-speech benchmarks and…
IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Creating a Powerhouse in End-to-End Supply Chain Intelligence
IFS Softeon unites Industrial AI and best-in-class warehouse management to deliver unified supply chain excellence from the boardroom to the…
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq Joins Global Giants in $1.03bn Bet on “Causal AI”
By backing Yann LeCun’s venture, Shorooq is ensuring that the UAE’s AI strategy (anchored by initiatives like Falcon LLM) stays ahead of the curve. This investment likely signals future collaborations to bring AMI Labs’ “Causal AI” to the Gulf’s industrial, energy, and logistics sectors, where understanding the physical world is more valuable than just generating text.
GOSH8 Returns to Riyadh in 2026: Pioneering “Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future”
The 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH8) marks a major return to Riyadh, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for industrial innovation and worker welfare. Under the theme “Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future,” the 2026 edition is set to move beyond traditional compliance, focusing on how AI, robotics, and digital twin technology can proactively prevent workplace hazards.
Zong Secures 5G Spectrum: Powering the “Intelligent Connectivity” Era in Pakistan
Zong has successfully acquired 5G spectrum, doubling down on its commitment to a “Digital Pakistan.” The company will leverage its 17,000+ sites and new AI-ready cloud platforms to drive industrial modernization and high-speed consumer connectivity. The rollout will also see immediate improvements to 4G quality across its 44 million data users.
Oman’s Digital Leap: RO 800m Contribution and the 2040 Vision
Oman’s digital economy is entering a high-growth phase, contributing approximately RO 800 million to the GDP as of 2023. This progress stems from the National Digital Economy Programme (2021–2025), which focused on foundational infrastructure, including 100% residential high-speed broadband coverage and significant investments in AI (RO 79m+).