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Milan Radia: Liquid Cooling and the Future of AI Data Centres

Data centers are evolving from simple storage facilities into strategically important AI infrastructure, where cooling, connectivity, and data sovereignty now define them

If you still think data centers are just glorified real estate, the market has moved on.

Milan Radia: Liquid Cooling and the Future of AI Data Centres  · 
Semiconductors
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

Sandisk launches NAS 600 SATA and NAS 800 NVMe SSDs for SMB storage

Sandisk has unveiled two high-endurance SSDs purpose-built for NAS environments, targeting prosumers, creative professionals and small businesses.
Sandisk has unveiled two high-endurance SSDs purpose-built for NAS environments, targeting prosumers, creative professionals and small businesses.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Quantum
AI & ML
Data Centres

Pasqal forms Saudi joint venture to deploy neutral-atom quantum systems

Pasqal and Eleven Ventures will deploy multiple neutral-atom quantum systems across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region under a new commercial joint venture.
Pasqal and Eleven Ventures will deploy multiple neutral-atom quantum systems across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region under a new commercial joint venture.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

Commvault expands Cloud Rewind Azure coverage for cyber recovery

Commvault says its Cloud Rewind update triples Azure resource protection, covering 62% of enterprise-relevant resource types, with UAE resilience demands as the stated
Commvault says its Cloud Rewind update triples Azure resource protection, covering 62% of enterprise-relevant resource types, with UAE resilience demands as the stated
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

HeyBreez raises $2.5m seed to scale enterprise voice AI operations

The Amman-founded voice AI startup closed an oversubscribed seed round led by Lunara Partners, with the platform already handling over one million calls per
The Amman-founded voice AI startup closed an oversubscribed seed round led by Lunara Partners, with the platform already handling over one million calls per
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software
AI & ML
Datatech

Parkin signs MoU to bring smart parking tech to Egypt

Dubai's largest paid parking operator has agreed to explore smart parking and mobility solutions in Egypt, its first market outside the UAE.
Dubai's largest paid parking operator has agreed to explore smart parking and mobility solutions in Egypt, its first market outside the UAE.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

du Business targets 10,000 UAE SMEs with free Agentic AI training

The UAE telecoms operator will deliver hands-on agentic AI workshops to SMEs in phases, aligned with the country's national AI agenda.
The UAE telecoms operator will deliver hands-on agentic AI workshops to SMEs in phases, aligned with the country's national AI agenda.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Quantum
Cybersecurity

GCC quantum economy tops $5bn as active players near 60

A new Deep Knowledge Group audit maps 54 quantum organisations across the Gulf, with aggregate commitments exceeding $5bn and the ecosystem tipped to pass 100
A new Deep Knowledge Group audit maps 54 quantum organisations across the Gulf, with aggregate commitments exceeding $5bn and the ecosystem tipped to pass 100
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

Tax Star raises $1.75m seed to scale UAE e-invoicing compliance

The Dubai-based AI tax platform secured pre-approved accredited service provider status for UAE e-invoicing ahead of October 2026 regulatory deadlines.
The Dubai-based AI tax platform secured pre-approved accredited service provider status for UAE e-invoicing ahead of October 2026 regulatory deadlines.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

Tax Star raises $1.75m seed to target UAE e-invoicing rollout

The UAE tax-compliance software startup has secured pre-approval as an Accredited Service Provider ahead of the country's October 2026 e-invoicing deadline.
The UAE tax-compliance software startup has secured pre-approval as an Accredited Service Provider ahead of the country's October 2026 e-invoicing deadline.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Data Centres
Semiconductors

Firebird opens Armenia AI factory with NVIDIA and CoreWeave backing

Firebird has launched what it calls the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia, with NVIDIA set to invest and a 2 GW global
Firebird has launched what it calls the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia, with NVIDIA set to invest and a 2 GW global
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Denodo identifies five AI scaling pitfalls for Middle East enterprises

Denodo's regional VP says Middle East organisations risk costly AI failures by neglecting data governance, real-time access and reusable data foundations.
Denodo's regional VP says Middle East organisations risk costly AI failures by neglecting data governance, real-time access and reusable data foundations.
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Datatech

AlFaris International Appoints Nicholas Bingham as Strategic Advisor

AlFaris International Group has appointed Taranis Capital Founder and CEO Nicholas S. Bingham as Strategic Advisor to support its growth strategy.

AlFaris International Group has announced the appointment of Nicholas S. Bingham, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Taranis Capital, as a Strategic Advisor to the Group. 

AlFaris International Appoints Nicholas Bingham as Strategic Advisor  · 
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

C3 wins RFF grant to launch women's climate accelerator in MENA

The Dubai-based impact platform will run a six-month online accelerator for 30-plus climate-adaptation startups across the MENA region.
The Dubai-based impact platform will run a six-month online accelerator for 30-plus climate-adaptation startups across the MENA region.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

Tiltan wins infrared simulation order worth up to $2m from Israeli prime

T3 Defense subsidiary Tiltan has secured an initial purchase order for a hardware-in-the-loop infrared simulation PoC that could grow to $2m.
T3 Defense subsidiary Tiltan has secured an initial purchase order for a hardware-in-the-loop infrared simulation PoC that could grow to $2m.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky warns of surging cyberespionage across META region

Mobile spyware targeting rose 65% in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa over the past year, Kaspersky's GReAT team has found.
Mobile spyware targeting rose 65% in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa over the past year, Kaspersky's GReAT team has found.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Datatech

EGA graduates second UAE National cohort from Swiss technical programme

Emirates Global Aluminium has completed a second cohort of UAE National engineers through its Technical Leadership programme run with Swiss consultancy R&D Carbon.
Emirates Global Aluminium has completed a second cohort of UAE National engineers through its Technical Leadership programme run with Swiss consultancy R&D Carbon.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Cybersecurity
AI & ML

Help AG wins Dubai AI Seal as e& unit targets trusted AI rollout

Help AG has received a Category E Dubai AI Seal certification, marking a government-verified endorsement of its AI governance and cybersecurity practices.
Help AG has received a Category E Dubai AI Seal certification, marking a government-verified endorsement of its AI governance and cybersecurity practices.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Data Centres

KniTT launches Elysium private cloud for data sovereignty

SEED Group partner KniTT has launched Elysium, an AI-enabled private cloud platform targeting data sovereignty concerns across the Middle East.
SEED Group partner KniTT has launched Elysium, an AI-enabled private cloud platform targeting data sovereignty concerns across the Middle East.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Yango Ventures backs Egypt's Fincart in $2.8m seed round

UAE-based Yango Group's corporate venture fund has joined an oversubscribed $2.8m seed round in Egypt's e-commerce operations platform Fincart.
UAE-based Yango Group's corporate venture fund has joined an oversubscribed $2.8m seed round in Egypt's e-commerce operations platform Fincart.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
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