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Fund, Build, Operate: Rethinking How Saudi Arabia’s Data Centres Get Mad

Taranis Capital’s Datacentre Fund KSA will fund, build and operate AI-ready data centres to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Taranis Capital’s Datacentre Fund KSA pairs a new financing architecture with a design-build-operate model for the Kingdom’s digital backbone

Fund, Build, Operate: Rethinking How Saudi Arabia’s Data Centres Get Mad  · 
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity

Magna AI and Naver Innovation partner on Saudi sovereign AI

The two firms will jointly develop trusted AI infrastructure and secure platforms to advance Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital ambitions.
The two firms will jointly develop trusted AI infrastructure and secure platforms to advance Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital ambitions.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Parkin deploys ticketless ANPR parking at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai

Parkin has signed a five-year deal to roll out AI-enabled numberplate recognition and a fully digital parking system at Al Ghurair Centre.
Parkin has signed a five-year deal to roll out AI-enabled numberplate recognition and a fully digital parking system at Al Ghurair Centre.
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Enterprise Software
AI & ML

EXE and Ipsos launch GCC workforce sentiment tracker

The quarterly People Pulse survey of 1,500 GCC employees finds high advocacy masking burnout rates 17 points above the global average.
The quarterly People Pulse survey of 1,500 GCC employees finds high advocacy masking burnout rates 17 points above the global average.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

Magna AI and Arabic.AI partner on sovereign Arabic LLM in Saudi Arabia

The two firms will combine AI infrastructure and Arabic-native language models to serve Saudi government and enterprise clients under data-residency requirements.
The two firms will combine AI infrastructure and Arabic-native language models to serve Saudi government and enterprise clients under data-residency requirements.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Magna AI launches MagnaVERSE platform for enterprise AI deployment

Magna AI has unveiled its unified AI software platform at Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh, targeting enterprise and government production deployments.
Magna AI has unveiled its unified AI software platform at Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh, targeting enterprise and government production deployments.
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Datatech
Enterprise Software

EMSTEEL and TII partner on high-strength rebar for UAE infrastructure

EMSTEEL and the Technology Innovation Institute will jointly validate ES600 high-strength rebar for critical infrastructure protection applications in the UAE.
EMSTEEL and the Technology Innovation Institute will jointly validate ES600 high-strength rebar for critical infrastructure protection applications in the UAE.
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Enterprise Software
Datatech

Nemetschek Arabia and KEO Group partner on GCC digital FM

The two firms have signed a collaboration agreement to advance data-led facilities management across Gulf built assets.
The two firms have signed a collaboration agreement to advance data-led facilities management across Gulf built assets.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

UAE's MoIAT deploys agentic AI to reform industrial services

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology will use agentic AI to convert manufacturer feedback into service reforms within 100 days.
The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology will use agentic AI to convert manufacturer feedback into service reforms within 100 days.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Data Centres
Enterprise Software

Lenovo signs MoU with Saudi housing body on AI and data infrastructure

Lenovo has agreed a framework with National Housing Company Innovation to explore AI, data centres and talent programmes in Saudi Arabia.
Lenovo has agreed a framework with National Housing Company Innovation to explore AI, data centres and talent programmes in Saudi Arabia.
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Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure

UAE CSC and AWS wrap first government cybersecurity accelerator

The UAE Cybersecurity Council, AWS, CrowdStrike and e& completed a six-week cohort backing 23 startups under the UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council, AWS, CrowdStrike and e& completed a six-week cohort backing 23 startups under the UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

IMAN Holdings plans $100m raise for AI Islamic banking GCC push

The Central Asia-founded fintech said the fundraise will fund expansion of its AI-powered Sharia-compliant platform into Gulf Cooperation Council markets.
The Central Asia-founded fintech said the fundraise will fund expansion of its AI-powered Sharia-compliant platform into Gulf Cooperation Council markets.
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Gaming
Semiconductors

Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld targets MEA market with Intel Arc

Acer's new Windows 11 gaming handheld pairs Intel Arc G3 Extreme silicon with a dual-fan cooling system, targeting a Middle East and Africa
Acer's new Windows 11 gaming handheld pairs Intel Arc G3 Extreme silicon with a dual-fan cooling system, targeting a Middle East and Africa
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

SPARK hosts AI best-practices breakfast with Nokia, Huawei and DHL

Sharjah's SPARK tech park convened regional and global firms to share AI use cases spanning healthcare, logistics, telecoms and robotics.
Sharjah's SPARK tech park convened regional and global firms to share AI use cases spanning healthcare, logistics, telecoms and robotics.
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Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

TrendAI launches enterprise cybersecurity brand in UAE

Trend Micro's enterprise AI security unit, TrendAI, has made its regional debut in the UAE as the country pushes to become a global AI
Trend Micro's enterprise AI security unit, TrendAI, has made its regional debut in the UAE as the country pushes to become a global AI
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Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

TrendAI launches in UAE as Trend Micro rebrands enterprise arm

Trend Micro's enterprise cybersecurity unit debuts the TrendAI brand in the UAE, backed by Anthropic partnerships and a global AI security study.
Trend Micro's enterprise cybersecurity unit debuts the TrendAI brand in the UAE, backed by Anthropic partnerships and a global AI security study.
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AI & ML
Datatech

Wilo and DP World Expand AI Partnership

Wilo Group and DP World deepen collaboration to develop AI-driven sustainable infrastructure and smart logistics solutions.

The Wilo Group and DP World have expanded their strategic partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at advancing sustainable infrastructure, smart logistics solutions and AI-based innovations in the global water sector.

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Data Centres
Cloud Infrastructure

VisionWave signs term sheet for Tier IV data centre JV in Israel

VisionWave Holdings has agreed indicative terms for a joint venture to develop an underground, hardened Tier IV data centre campus near Jerusalem.
VisionWave Holdings has agreed indicative terms for a joint venture to develop an underground, hardened Tier IV data centre campus near Jerusalem.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Quantum

Quant AI targets July launch after 100,000-person waitlist

The Abu Dhabi fintech said it has surpassed 100,000 waitlist signups ahead of a public launch planned for July 2026.
The Abu Dhabi fintech said it has surpassed 100,000 waitlist signups ahead of a public launch planned for July 2026.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Centrical raises $39m Series D for AI frontline performance

Centrical secured $39m in Series D funding led by Leeds Illuminate and Kingfisher Investment to expand its AI-driven frontline performance platform globally.
Centrical secured $39m in Series D funding led by Leeds Illuminate and Kingfisher Investment to expand its AI-driven frontline performance platform globally.
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