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Enterprise AI adoption, corporate strategy, and business transformation across the Middle East and North Africa.
HSBC Survey: 97% of Saudi and UAE Firms Bet Their Global Growth on AI
When 97% of corporate leaders in any region agree on anything, it is worth reading twice. HSBC's latest survey of 3,000 institutional...
How Salesforce Turned Slack Into the Command Centre for Gulf Agentic AI
Salesforce names Slack as the System of Engagement for Agentforce in UAE, putting AI agents inside enterprise communication workflows.
Egypt bets Karnak LLM and a sovereign AI stack can add 7.7% to GDP by 2030
Egypt's National AI Strategy 2025-2030 is pinning a 7.7% GDP bump on Karnak LLM, sovereign cloud, and a Cairo build-out designed to keep compute and data at home.
The New Gulf Gold Rush: MENA AI Startups Raised 134% More in 2025 — Who's Getting Funded?
MENA AI startup funding nearly doubled to $858M in 2025 as Gulf investors go all in on AI-native ventures.
HUMAIN's 600,000-GPU Plan: Saudi Arabia's Bid to Be the World's Third AI Supplier
PIF-backed HUMAIN expanded its partnership with Nvidia to deploy up to 600,000 AI chips over three years, while AMD and Cisco bring a parallel 500 megawatts of sovereign compute online in Saudi Arabia.
The MENA AI Startup Ecosystem - Accelerating Growth and Innovation
The MENA region's AI startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth through venture capital investment, government support, and entrepreneurial dynamism, creating indigenous innovation capacity.
AI Transforming Oil and Gas Operations in the Middle East
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming oil and gas operations across the Middle East, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling companies to extract maximum value from hydrocarbon reserves. From predictive maintenance to geological analysis, AI applications are becoming essential to competitive operations in this critical industry.
Jordan's Tech Startup Ecosystem and the Rise of AI-Driven Innovation
Jordan is establishing itself as a regional technology hub with a thriving AI startup ecosystem. Discover how Jordanian entrepreneurs are leveraging artificial intelligence to transform industries.
Bahrain's Fintech Ecosystem Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Bahrain is emerging as a leading fintech hub, with artificial intelligence transforming financial services delivery. Discover how AI is reshaping banking, investment, and regulatory technology in the region.
Saudi Arabia's "Year of AI": Inside the Kingdom's $20 Billion Bet
The Kingdom is writing cheques faster than anyone in AI. Here is where the money is going.
Digital Realty Targets $7 Billion UAE Investment to Anchor Middle East AI Infrastructure
Digital Realty commits S$7B to the UAE with new data centres, innovation lab, and 400-strong local workforce.
Q1 2026 Smashes Every Venture Record: Where the Middle East Fits in the $300 Billion AI Gold Rush
Global AI venture funding hits $297B in Q1 as Saudi Arabia raises $16.1B and Dubai becomes the IPO stage for AI labs
Korea's AI Medtech Wave Hits Gulf region at WHX Amman 2026
Korean AI medtech firms target the MENA region's 700 million people with diagnostic tools that work in 40 seconds.
Physical AI Crosses the Factory Floor: Why Middle East's Next Big Bet Is Robots That Think
Deloitte declares the age of physical AI as Saudi Arabia launches security standards and GITEX showcases next-gen robotics.
Middle East Faces a $234 Billion AI Funding Gap as Q1 2026 Venture Capital Hits Record $300 Billion
US captures 83% of record $300B in Q1 VC whilst the MENA region struggles to keep pace in the AI capital race.
GCC Enterprises Project $2.70 Return for Every Dollar They Invest in AI
91% of GCC+ firms expect positive AI ROI in 2026 - and the numbers reveal where the returns are actually coming from.
Egypt s AI Data Centre Gold Rush: Over $200 Billion in Commitments Reshape Middle East s Compute Landscape
Egypt attracts over $200 billion in AI data centre commitments from Adani, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
GITEX AI Middle East 2026: What $78 Billion and 23,000 Decision-Makers Mean for the Gulf's Enterprise AI Moment
GITEX AI the MENA region lands in the UAE 9-10 April with 23,000 leaders and $78B at stake. What it means for enterprise AI.
Huawei and Saudi Arabia's Chipmakers Seize 41% of the AI GPU Market as Nvidia's Grip Loosens
Saudi AI chip vendors shipped 1.65 million cards in 2025, capturing 41% of the domestic market as Nvidia falls to 55%.
Baidu's Xiaodu Brings Saudi Arabia's AI Hotel Dominance to Jordan and UAE
Xiaodu's AI hotel system, deployed in 2.6 million Saudi rooms, targets the MENA region next
Manulife Plants Its AI Flag in Abu Dhabi, Betting the City Can Lead Insurance Innovation Across Middle East
Manulife relocates its Chief AI Officer to Dubai, declaring the city its regional AI nerve centre for insurance innovation.
Unitree Robotics Files for a $608 Million IPO, and Saudi Arabia's Humanoid Robot Bet Goes Public
The Spring Festival Gala robots are heading for the stock market. Unitree targets $608M on Dubai's STAR Market.
OpenAI vs Anthropic: Who Is Winning the Enterprise AI Race That Will Shape the MENA region?
Two AI giants battle for enterprise dominance as the MENA region becomes the decisive market.
UAE Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Middle East's Biggest AI Dealmaking Event
GITEX AI the MENA region 2026 brings 23,000 executives and US$350 billion in investor capital to the UAE. the Middle East and North Africa's AI dealmaking moment has arrived.
Jordan Bets on Human Touch to Reform Its Massage Industry
Qatar's massage sector is worth US$42.7bn and growing fast. Now the government wants to overhaul it before the opportunity slips away.
Bahrain's Amity Raises $100 Million in Gulf Region's Largest GenAI Funding Round
Amity secures $100 million Series D led by EDBI, marking the MENA region's largest GenAI investment. The Bahraini AI company targets $200 million revenue in 2026 and a 2027 IPO.
Gulf region's Enterprises Are Outrunning the World on AI. Here's the Data.
81% of Southeast MENA companies are piloting or scaling AI vs 63% globally. McKinsey, EDB, and Tech in the MENA region reveal the gap and what's driving it.
How Aramco is Becoming an AI Company
Saudi Aramco has undergone a remarkable transformation into an artificial intelligence powerhouse, with 442 AI use cases deployed or in development, $5.3 billion in Technology Realized Value generated in 2025 alone, and a cumulative $11.3 billion since 2023. The company's AI infrastructure, partnerships, and talent investments position it as a genuine global leader in industrial AI.
Elm Company's IvyChat Wins Global Agentic AI Award as Gulf Startup Funding Surges 217%
Elm Company's agentic AI platform IvyChat won a 2026 global AI Excellence Award as the MENA region's AI startup funding surged 217%, with the UAE capturing 92% of regional investment.
Anthropic Eyes October IPO at $380bn Valuation
Anthropic is in early talks with Goldman, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley for a listing that could raise over $60 billion.