Information technology (IT) in the Middle East
Information technology (IT) news, trends, articles and research for the Middle East - the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and others. This section covers IT security, data backup and recovery, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data, virtual machines and more.
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Feature
26 May 2026
What VTEX’s AI push really means for European retailers
Brazilian platform provider VTEX is pushing hard into Europe with bold claims around artificial intelligence, but how relevant is that pitch for European CIOs? Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2026
Denodo expands AWS integrations to power agentic AI with governed enterprise data
Integrations with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, SageMaker and Quick aim to help Middle East enterprises operationalise agentic AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with trusted, real-time data access Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 May 2026
GCC firms rethink cyber defences as AI phishing surges
With AI now powering the majority of phishing campaigns and attacks expanding beyond email into Teams, calendars and AI tools, security leaders across the Gulf are rethinking trust models, accelerating investments in identity security and preparing for a new era of human-centric cyber risk Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
20 May 2026
Presight and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence build AI-driven public safety platform
Cooperation agreement between Presight and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority signals the next phase of AI-driven emergency response, strengthening the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in smart cities, crisis management and digital public services Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
18 May 2026
How geopolitical instability could reshape Gulf datacentre investments and sovereign AI strategies
Rising tensions are forcing hyperscalers, governments and investors to reassess risk, resilience and infrastructure strategies as the Gulf positions itself as a global AI powerhouse Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
14 May 2026
UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell launch cyber security centre to strengthen digital resilience
Abu Dhabi initiative supports the UAE’s sovereign cyber strategy with AI-driven security, advanced skills development and accelerated local innovation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
13 May 2026
Can data sovereignty become a liability in war?
The recent Middle East conflict shows the contradictions inherent in modern data systems and the need to focus less on who controls data and more on how to protect the infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Moinul Zaber, research fellow, Institute of Development Studies
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13 May 2026
AI threats push Middle East CISOs towards identity-first security
Deepfakes and shadow AI have rendered the traditional security playbook obsolete, prompting cyber leaders to shift towards resilience-first defences Continue Reading
By- Mastufa Ahmed
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13 May 2026
AI-driven surveillance growth reshapes data infrastructure in UAE
Seagate Technology’s Sameer Bhatia discusses how the UAE’s smart infrastructure ambitions are driving demand for scalable, resilient and sovereign data storage architectures for AI-enabled surveillance and critical infrastructure environments Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2026
IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone
International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
12 May 2026
Saudi Aramco deploys AI refinery system with Emerson
The system integrates Emerson’s Aspen Hybrid Models into Saudi Aramco’s refinery planning framework, enabling higher prediction accuracy, smarter feedstock optimisation and scalable AI-driven refinery planning Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2026
UAE launches sovereign AI-driven Cyber Factory security initiative
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX unveil national cyber manufacturing initiative aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty, AI-powered defence and critical infrastructure resilience Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2026
Core42 partners with Solutions+ on Mubadala sovereign AI
Agreement announced at Make it in the Emirates will see Core42 provide sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure while Solutions+ delivers implementation services and enterprise AI applications across Mubadala portfolio companies and government entities Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2026
Data residency becomes the GCC’s next AI battleground
As sovereign AI strategies accelerate across the Gulf, organisations are shifting their focus from ‘how do we use AI?’ to ‘where does the data live?’, turning data residency into a strategic differentiator rather than a compliance exercise Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2026
Closing the AI trust gap in MENA: Why visibility, governance and data quality matter more than hype
Alteryx’s Sabya Sen explains why confidence in AI remains low for high-stakes decisions, and what CIOs must do to turn adoption into real business value Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2026
Opaque acquires Abu Dhabi cryptographic AI tech from TII
The announcement was made at Make it in the Emirates as UAE-developed post-quantum and confidential AI technologies move from Abu Dhabi research labs to global enterprise deployment Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2026
Cloud and data sovereignty caught in a paradox
We asked the hyperscalers how they would respond to US court-ordered eavesdropping on foreign citizen data – and got responses that highlight a paradoxical situation Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Feature
06 May 2026
Is cloud data sovereignty all just a case of ‘Trust me, bro’?
Hyperscaler cloud is inherently global. Does that make data sovereignty unattainable – especially given the powers US courts hold? We grilled the hyperscalers in an attempt to find out Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
05 May 2026
Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US military tech
Unions send letter to management requesting recognition for Google DeepMind employees, in particular over the company’s involvement in hi-tech systems used in Gaza and Iran wars Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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30 Apr 2026
Artificial intelligence powers Egypt’s USD 27bn city project
Backed by Talaat Moustafa Group, the development aims to fuse digital twin infrastructure, edge AI and data-driven economic planning to create a scalable smart city model Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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28 Apr 2026
Zero waste drives datacentre sustainability shift in UAE
Khazna’s DXB8 becomes the first datacentre globally certified for zero waste, highlighting how circular operations are emerging alongside power, cooling and AI infrastructure as a core design priority Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2026
UAE targets agentic AI to power half of government operations
With a two-year target to move 50% of government sectors, services and operations to agentic artificial intelligence, the UAE is positioning autonomous systems as the next phase of digital government Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2026
Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict
As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and strengthen operational resilience Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2026
Egypt targets nearshore IT outsourcing market as global demand shifts
Talent scale, cost advantage and AI capability position Egypt as an alternative to Eastern Europe in evolving sourcing strategies Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
21 Apr 2026
Middle East CIOs move from cloud-first to sovereign-first in a high-risk digital era
As artificial intelligence scales and regulatory pressure intensifies, resilience – not cost – is becoming the defining metric of enterprise technology strategy, says Nischal Kapoor, chief revenue officer at e& enterprise Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2026
Dubai rolls out AI training for 50,000 government staff
An initiative under Digital Dubai, in partnership with government HR and AI bodies, reflects the wider UAE strategy to embed artificial intelligence across public services, workforce development and economic diversification plans Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2026
UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning
Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Apr 2026
Drone strikes show why key military principles apply to cloud data
One key thing every soldier knows is that bunching up under fire is a very bad idea. Here, a retired French general says CIOs need to apply the same principle to data in the cloud Continue Reading
By- Major General Laurent Boïté (retired)
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News
15 Apr 2026
Data dive: A new American Century in the datacentre pipeline?
Looking at datacentre development internationally, we see how the UK faces apparent relative decline, how countries are responding to the AI age, and what MW vs GDP can tell us Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
14 Apr 2026
Turkey launches nationwide 5G services with ambitious domestic production targets
Country’s three mobile operators go live across all 81 provinces following $2.95bn spectrum auction, with government mandating 60% local content requirements Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2026
European Union deep tech plan too late for quantum champions IQM and Pasqal
European quantum computing firms hurry to get US stock exchange listings so they can be predator not prey in a coming wave of consolidation Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2026
UAE unveils Falcon Perception in push for AI independence
Technology Innovation Institute’s compact multimodal model rivals global heavyweights while signalling a shift towards efficient, real-world AI deployment Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 Apr 2026
Middle East datacentre capacity set to triple by 2030
Driven by government vision, booming demand for cloud and artificial intelligence, and strategic investments, the region is rapidly becoming a global digital hub, reshaping the future of connectivity and technology Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2026
UAE positions cyber security as pillar of national resilience and digital growth
Strategic investment and coordination reinforce the country’s ability to withstand complex cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2026
Designing water‐smart AI datacentres in GCC and MENA
As Gulf countries race to build AI capacity in one of the world’s most water‐stressed regions, policymakers and operators are rethinking how they power and cool datacentres without exhausting critical water resources Continue Reading
By- Omar Elmor
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News
25 Mar 2026
The UAE CIO: From technology operator to digital value architect
As AI, sovereign cloud and regulation reshape the Gulf’s technology landscape, CIOs in the UAE are being pushed beyond infrastructure management into a role that blends strategy, governance and digital trust, says CIO and technology expert Umesh Moolchandani Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2026
AI infrastructure investment in the Middle East enters a new geopolitical reality
As the region builds large-scale compute capacity, technology leaders are focusing on resilience, supply chains and semiconductor dependencies Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
23 Mar 2026
Starlink launches services in UAE and Kuwait, expanding Middle East satellite internet
Starlink now provides satellite-based internet in the UAE and Kuwait, joining Oman, Qatar, Israel and Yemen in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2026
Cisa tells US organisations to harden endpoint management after Stryker attack
Last week’s cyber attack on the systems of a US medical services company by Iranian hacktivists has prompted an alert from Cisa, urging organisations to reinforce their defensive posture Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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17 Mar 2026
Interview: D360 Bank redefines cyber security for Saudi Arabia’s cashless future
Muath Alhomoud, director of cyber security at D360 Bank, discusses payment security, cloud resilience and the responsible use of AI in a hyper-connected financial ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2026
Iran war a melting pot for other cyber threats
State-backed cyber threat actors from non-combatant states are taking advantage of the Israeli-US war on Iran to fulfil their own goals, according to Proofpoint analysts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 Mar 2026
CISOs on alert: Strengthening cyber resilience amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
As regional uncertainty rises, security leaders across the Gulf focus on resilience, faster incident response and deeper threat intelligence to protect critical systems and data Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2026
IWD 2026: How the Middle East is building a new generation of women leaders in technology
From government-backed STEM initiatives in the UAE to thriving regional communities such as Women in Cybersecurity Middle East and Women in IT, the region is shifting the conversation from participation to influence Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2026
Airspace disruption and geopolitical tensions raise questions over Middle East tech events
Major gatherings, including Leap and Gisec Global, remain scheduled, but travel disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding uncertainty Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
04 Mar 2026
Iranian hacktivists muster their forces but state APTs lay low
Hacktivist activity surrounding the Iran war is sky-high but Iran’s state-backed cyber espionage actors have yet to show their hands, giving security teams a valuable window of time to shore up their defences Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Mar 2026
AI workloads force a fundamental redesign of Middle East datacentres
From hyperscale GPU clusters to sovereign AI ambitions, Huawei outlines how infrastructure must evolve to meet regional demand Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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03 Mar 2026
Resilience under pressure: How regional conflict is reshaping the Middle East tech strategy
From AWS outages in the UAE to stronger focus on data control and cyber security, tech leaders say the Israel-US-Iran conflict is challenging, but not stopping the region’s digital goals Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2026
NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared
While cyber threat levels remain stable following the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the weekend, at-risk organisations in the UK should take steps to ward off potential reprisals from Iran-linked threat actors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Mar 2026
Virtual twins and AI companions target enterprise war rooms
Dassault Systèmes claims platform can answer complex business questions in seconds, but approach requires rethinking enterprise data architecture Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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26 Feb 2026
Khazna’s NexOps shift signals new operating model for AI-scale infrastructure
Managing director Bart Holsters explains why hybrid insourcing, competence assurance and sovereign readiness are becoming essential as artificial intelligence pushes datacentres to their limits Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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24 Feb 2026
Where MENA CIOs draw the line on AI sovereignty
From patient data that cannot be outsourced to banking risk systems that must stay in-country, CIOs are keeping regulated cores sovereign while using global clouds for speed and scale Continue Reading
By- Mastufa Ahmed
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News
24 Feb 2026
UAE CIOs feel AI heat as 85% fear role risk within two years
Technology leaders say careers, credibility and corporate resilience now hinge on delivering measurable artificial intelligence outcomes Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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19 Feb 2026
Neom partners with DataVolt on $5bn hyperscale datacentre project for digital infrastructure
The landmark 1.5GW renewable-powered facility at Oxagon signals the Kingdom’s accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, sustainable computing and next-generation digital cities Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
18 Feb 2026
HP bets on edge AI and regional investment to power Middle East enterprise transformation
Ertug Ayik, managing director for Middle East and Africa at HP Inc, outlines how on-device artificial intelligence, embedded security and a partner-first model are positioning the company at the heart of MENA’s digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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16 Feb 2026
Qatar advances sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen digital trust and national autonomy
Deloitte’s Cloud Centre of Excellence in Lusail is helping public and private sector organisations adopt sovereign, AI-ready cloud environments aligned with Qatar’s regulatory vision Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2026
e& drives AI-first workforce transformation with Oracle Cloud
UAE technology group deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM on OCI Dedicated Region to embed artificial intelligence across human resources while meeting national data sovereignty requirements Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2026
UK fintech investment slumped in 2025
Investment in the UK fintech sector fell to its lowest level since 2020, but it is still the European destination attracting the most money Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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10 Feb 2026
G42 expands global AI ambitions with sovereign cloud partnership in Vietnam
UAE artificial intelligence champion takes its sovereignty-first model to Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Feb 2026
NTT Data deepens Middle East cloud push with acquisition of UAE-based Zero&One
Deal highlights growing strategic importance of the UAE as global technology firms race to scale cloud, AI and digital services across the region Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Feb 2026
UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global platforms Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2026
Why sovereign and agentic AI will define next phase of Middle East’s digital transformation
Organisations shift from artificial intelligence pilots to operational deployment as governments prioritise digital sovereignty and infrastructure control Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
03 Feb 2026
From chaos to clarity: How AI is redefining construction at scale
Klemensas Mecejus from ai71 explains why predictive, agent-based AI could finally crack construction’s productivity and cost overrun problem, and why the Middle East is poised to leap ahead Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2026
AI agents, human judgement and the future of work in the UAE
As organisations across the UAE move to AI orchestration, leaders are being forced to rethink skills, governance and accountability in an emerging hybrid workforce Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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29 Jan 2026
Interview: ManageEngine doubles down on data sovereignty with UAE datacentre launch
ManageEngine CEO Rajesh Ganesan explains why owning the cloud stack matters to CIOs in the Middle East, and how automation, AI and end-to-end IT management are reshaping enterprise priorities Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jan 2026
ENEC, TII and Aspire test autonomous aerial systems for critical infrastructure security
Abu Dhabi proof-of-concept project evaluates whether drone-based patrols are mature enough for safety-critical environments Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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27 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware
A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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22 Jan 2026
Dell Technologies Forum Dubai highlights AI as the next great economic accelerator
At its flagship regional event, Dell Technologies set out how AI leadership, data readiness and skills development are shaping digital transformation across the UAE and the wider Middle East Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2026
E& enterprise brings agentic AI to MENAT
A strategic partnership introduces autonomous, governance-by-design artificial intelligence as enterprises in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey move from experimentation to real-world impact Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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20 Jan 2026
G42 introduces Digital Embassies framework for sovereign AI
The framework enables governments to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale, while maintaining full legal authority over data and systems, regardless of the location of the infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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19 Jan 2026
UAE signs Pax Silica declaration to advance AI-era security
The United Arab Emirates becomes the ninth signatory to Pax Silica, an economic security coalition for the AI age, reinforcing its leadership in trusted technology, energy and digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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15 Jan 2026
Zoho opens its first UAE datacentres to boost cloud adoption
New Dubai and Abu Dhabi facilities support data sovereignty, providing CIOs with local access to more than 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud services Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jan 2026
Interview: Dawn McCarroll, director of supply chain and business excellence, Helios Towers
As a company that installs and maintains telecoms towers across Africa and the Middle East, Helios is looking to boost digital inclusion in the countries it serves as well as grow through technology improvements Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2026
Intersec Dubai highlights why AI has become critical in the race against cyber attackers
Cigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jan 2026
UAE’s VentureOne to deploy secure autonomy technologies in Europe through Unikie and Solita partners
Partnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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06 Jan 2026
UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost climate-resilient agriculture worldwide
In partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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05 Jan 2026
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 European IT stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 European technology stories of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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28 Dec 2025
Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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23 Dec 2025
UAE and Dubai’s tech ambitions in focus as Sheikh Hamdan meets Elon Musk
High-level talks highlight AI, space, digital infrastructure and the UAE’s push to become a global technology and innovation hub through partnerships and progressive regulation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 Dec 2025
Why the Middle East needs hybrid, human-led cyber security in the age of AI
Obrela’s Mark Morland says AI is accelerating detection, but regional context and human expertise remain essential as threats across the Gulf become more sophisticated and specific to sectors Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2025
Saudia Arabia’s STC commits to five-year network upgrade programme with Ericsson
Five-year framework agreement focuses on cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations and advanced 5G capabilities as the operator aligns infrastructure investment with Vision 2030 goals Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2025
Reinventing the Arabic newsroom: How Al-Masry Al-Youm is harnessing AI, data, and cloud to transform
Al-Masry Al-Youm CIO Omar Badr reveals how Egypt’s leading independent daily has navigated a decade of digital disruption, balancing editorial freedom with cutting-edge technology Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 Dec 2025
Qatar launches Qai to accelerate national and regional AI ambitions
State-backed company Qai aims to build secure AI infrastructure and position Qatar as a leading Gulf innovation hub Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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11 Dec 2025
UAE’s e& enterprise brings Amdocs and Nvidia AI into live telco operations
The Emirati operator moves beyond pilots, using AI agents to streamline customer care and network operations Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Dec 2025
How Oracle Red Bull Racing is driving Formula 1 into the future with cloud, AI and data
Access to the F1 team’s garage in Abu Dhabi reveals how Monte Carlo simulations, artificial intelligence and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure power split-second decisions, strategy and championship-winning performance Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Dec 2025
Cloudera CEO on the Middle East’s hybrid AI future: ‘Workload portability is the foundation’
Charles Sansbury explains how Gulf enterprises are driving demand for private AI, data sovereignty and hybrid architectures as hyperscalers compete for their workloads Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2025
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East marks five years of impact at Black Hat MEA
As AI reshapes the regional cyber security landscape, diversity and skills development remain at the heart of building a resilient digital workforce Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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03 Dec 2025
Black Hat MEA: Saudi Vision 2030 fuels surge in cyber security innovation
Global cyber firms are racing to support the Kingdom’s mega-projects, but building trusted partnerships remains key, says Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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25 Nov 2025
Oracle deploys the Middle East’s first AI supercluster to power sovereign AI in Abu Dhabi
Oracle expands its Abu Dhabi cloud region with the Middle East’s first NVIDIA Blackwell–powered AI supercluster, accelerating sovereign AI and supporting the UAE’s ambition to build the world’s first fully AI-native government Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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24 Nov 2025
UAE’s e& enterprise drives growth with AI and sovereign cloud
Acting chief revenue officer Majd Coussa outlines how the digital transformation company is turning innovation into measurable business outcomes for 2025 Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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24 Nov 2025
MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation
GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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20 Nov 2025
Qualcomm and Humain launch AI engineering centre in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia strengthens its artificial intelligence ambitions under Vision 2030 with a new Qualcomm-powered datacentre hub, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlights tech innovation during his US visit Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
Artificial intelligence helps Klarna double revenues with half the staff
Swedish fintech has gradually replaced half of its staff with artificial intelligence and doubled its revenues Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Nov 2025
Inside the Middle East tech ambition: How A2RL is shaping the future of AI-driven mobility
Driverless cars push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, real-time decision-making and data-driven mobility at Yas Marina Circuit Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2025
UAE to launch first space-to-ground quantum communication network
Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 unveil a collaboration at the Dubai Airshow to deliver the UAE’s first space-enabled quantum communication network, strengthening national cyber resilience and advancing sovereign leadership in next-generation secure infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
12 Nov 2025
Cohesity leverages AI and cloud flexibility to boost cyber resilience in the Middle East
As data threats grow, Cohesity helps enterprises and government institutions in the UAE and wider Middle East secure, manage, and derive value from their data Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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12 Nov 2025
UAE advances urban air mobility with simulation-driven regulatory framework
Abu Dhabi’s TII, Aspire and GCAA are pioneering autonomous flying taxi and delivery drone regulations through advanced simulations and real-world pilot zones Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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10 Nov 2025
Inside HP’s plan to build the Middle East’s next generation of tech creators
Through gaming labs, artificial intelligence mentorship and inclusive partnerships, HP is helping young people in the Middle East, especially women, turn digital skills into real-world careers Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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06 Nov 2025
Interview: Filip Nekvinda on balancing IT stability with digital ambition at Abdul Latif Jameel
The chief information and digital officer discusses the challenges of transformation, the power of data, and how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is shaping the future of technology leadership Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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06 Nov 2025
Microsoft strengthens UAE’s AI ambitions with launch of Elevate programme
With the launch of Microsoft Elevate UAE, the tech giant deepens its commitment to artificial intelligence skilling, infrastructure and innovation across education, government and startups Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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05 Nov 2025
From ambition to action: How the Gulf is turning responsible AI into a global reality
The Middle East is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driven by strong government strategies. Success in the region requires trust, cultural awareness and alignment with local regulations Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
05 Nov 2025
From prototype to partner: The key to building trust in humanoids is thoughtful integration
Humanoids are moving from labs to industry, enhancing efficiency and working alongside humans, not replacing them. Ethical, socially beneficial integration is key to trust and adoption Continue Reading
By- Danilo Caporale
