Magna AI, Emaar Executive Partner on Sovereign AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

Editorial July 17, 2026

Magna AI and Emaar Executive have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop sovereign AI data center infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen secure AI deployment, data sovereignty, and digital resilience, reports MenaTech. The memorandum of

Abu Dhabi Expands Sovereign AI Strategy with Microsoft Copilot Rollout

Editorial July 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi Government has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Abu Dhabi’s public sector, equipping tens of thousands of government employees with generative AI in their daily tools as the emirate advances its bid to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. The initiative standardises Microsoft 365 Copilot as the AI productivity

e& launches sovereign collaboration platform

Editorial June 29, 2026

e& UAE has launched OneWork, a cloud-based unified communication and collaboration platform designed to help organisations meet the UAE’s growing data sovereignty and regulatory compliance requirements. Developed, hosted and managed entirely within the UAE, the platform ensures that enterprise communications, data and workloads remain within the country. The

UAE Launches Major Agentic AI Transformation Across Public Services

Editorial June 22, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has announced one of the most ambitious public-sector AI deployments to date. Within two years, 50 percent of federal government operations, procedures and services will transition to agentic AI models. The announcement came at a workshop in Dubai organised by the Presidential Court and the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. More than […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia names advisory committees for 2026 conference program

Editorial June 17, 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia has appointed two advisory committees comprising senior industry experts to shape the conference agenda for its 2026 edition, with a focus on AI, cyber-physical security, resilience and next-generation fire protection. The committees will guide the Future Security Summit and the Fire Protection & Technology Summit, which will take place during

NEXUS AIDC Opens Global Internship Program for Future AI Infrastructure Professionals

Editorial June 15, 2026

NEXUS AIDC, a San Francisco-based technology company developing what it describes as the world’s first AI-native Data Center Operating System, has opened applications for a new international internship program targeting students and emerging technology professionals. The company announced a limited number of highly selective positions through its Summer Internship &

Burj Khalifa upgrades security operations with integrated control room platform

Editorial June 13, 2026

Photo: Pexels / Mo Ismail The Burj Khalifa has strengthened its mission-critical security infrastructure with a new integrated control room platform designed to improve situational awareness, incident response and operational resilience. The deployment brings together video management, operational intelligence and critical infrastructure monitoring within a single

Kuwait Deploys Nationwide Emergency Alert System in Record Time

Editorial June 12, 2026

Kuwait has launched a new national public warning platform to strengthen emergency communication capabilities amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The project was implemented under the supervision of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) together with Kuwait’s three mobile operators — Zain, Ooredoo, and STC. The authorities

Middle East faces cybersecurity talent gap as attacks intensify

Editorial June 11, 2026

The Middle East is facing a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals as cyber threats continue to escalate across the region, according to Mastercard’s Cyber Pulse Report 2026. The report estimates that the Middle East, North Africa and Africa (MENA) region lacks more than 300,000 cybersecurity specialists, while 43 percent of organisations report operating with

Dubai RTA Expands AI Mobility Infrastructure in 2025

Editorial June 4, 2026

Photo: Pexels / Tejas Kamble AI adoption reaches 96% as RTA expands smart mobility and digital transport services Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) significantly expanded its AI-enabled mobility infrastructure in 2025, with digital channels generating around $1.44 billion in revenue (up 20.6% year-on-year). TechX Media cited the authority reporting 96% digital