Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ABB has opened a $2 million AI and digital solutions training centre in Dubai to strengthen engineering and energy management skills across the Middle East. The 2,500 sqm facility will train 2,000 professionals annually in advanced electrification, predictive maintenance, and digital asset management, supporting the UAE’s energy transition and rising power demand.
Algeria and the International Energy Forum strengthened their partnership during a meeting between Minister Mohamed Arkab and IEF Secretary-General Jassim Alshirawi in Riyadh. The two sides discussed global market volatility, energy security, and the need for sustained investment in hydrocarbons alongside clean technologies. They highlighted Algeria’s leadership role, including the historic 2016 Algiers Accord, and agreed to deepen cooperation, skills transfer, and technology integration to support global market stability.