Data Science news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Data Science consulting in the Middle East:

How the GCC can align its data centre expansion with its climate ambitions At the heart of the GCC’s unprecedented digital expansion are data centres.
05 January 2026
How organizations can reign in data chaos with better governance In an economy increasingly defined by digital information, organizations are grappling with a critical challenge: Transforming vast seas of data from an underutilized byproduct into a strategic asset
05 December 2025
Perseverance and data management are key to success of AI investments When it comes to investments in AI, perseverance and structured scaling pay off. A report from Protiviti shows that early-stage adopters often struggle, with 36% reporting ROI below expectations.
28 November 2025
‘GCC governments can unlock more value from their data’ Despite the immense amount of data available to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments, informed, effective decision-making remains elusive.
27 November 2025
Building the data governance: FP’s approach from framework to execution In today’s digital world, data is the new gold – powering fact-based decision-making and driving improvement across every function.
13 November 2025
Sumerge and Confluent event spotlights digital transformation and data At an event hosted by Sumerge and Confluent, leaders from across the region came together to discuss how digital transformation and data-driven ways of working can help organizations enhance their op
11 September 2025
The hidden costs of poor data quality – and how to fix them In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations are increasingly relying on data to drive decisions, optimize processes, and gain strategic advantages.
22 August 2025
Qatar Airways flies in Accenture to lead group-wide AI transformation Qatar Airways has flown in Accenture to help the award-winning airline enhance its business, operations and services through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
20 August 2025
Tableau names Beinex a Most Valuable Partner for 2025 Tableau, one of the world’s most popular tools for business intelligence and data visualization, has awarded Beinex its coveted Most Valuable Partner award for 2025.
17 June 2025
Data-Driven L&D: The smart way to boost the impact of learning Organizations are increasingly recognizing the power of data analysis to refine their Learning & Development strategies.
20 May 2025
UAE’s data center deal with France a notable step forward for region’s AI infrastructure Booming demand for AI is driving robust demand for data centers globally and in the Middle East, with a recent groundbreaking deal between the UAE and France serving as a shining example of action.
23 March 2025
Data monetization is the next big source of revenue As organizations collect large amounts of data from various sources, there is growing recognition that these data assets can drive value beyond traditional uses via data monetization, writes Saad Ala
20 March 2025
The rise of the Chief Data Officer in financial services In the world of financial services, the role of data has never been more critical.
17 January 2025
AI and intelligent data can upgrade and speed up public CCTV monitoring As GCC countries become increasingly urbanised, attractive to tourists, and host significant global events, governments need effective and efficient public safety solutions at scale.
09 January 2025
Emirates NBD partners with McKinsey to drive AI and advanced analytics A few years ago, Dubai’s government-owned bank Emirates NBD entered into a partnership with strategy consulting firm McKinsey & Company with the aim of turning the bank into a leader in artificial in
18 November 2024
Beinex event to showcase the power of advanced analytics with Alteryx Consulting firm Beinex and Alteryx are teaming up to organise an in-person event in the iconic Burj Al Arab next week.
12 November 2024
Beinex and Snowflake team up for Data Strategy event in Abu Dhabi Beinex and Snowflake are joining forces to host an event on how the latest data and cloud technologies can help government leaders in the UAE lift their digital ambitions to the next level.
23 October 2024
AI to lift demand for data center services to new heights Data center services have become an increasingly important part of the world economy, and the market will continue to grow in step with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
29 August 2024
Surge in data use to drive strong growth of global data center market Operating as the backbone of digital transformation, data centers are set to play an increasingly important role in economies worldwide, with the market projected to accelerate in the coming years to
12 August 2024
Applying analytical rigor to optimizing restaurant menus In most restaurants, burgers and fries are a classic combination, but for those seeking to eat healthier, a juicy and sweet watermelon cucumber salad may be the preferred pick.
08 August 2024
India and the UAE lead globally in adoption of AI and Gen AI When it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, India and the UAE take the prize for the highest level of adoption globally. That is according to a comprehensive study from IBM.
31 July 2024
Data will play a major part in reaching net-zero by 2050 Industries around the world need to halve their emissions by the end of this decade in order to achieve net-zero goals by 2050.
04 July 2024
Oliver Wyman helping Saudi Aramco with Big Data and AI unit Oliver Wyman is advising Saudi Aramco in their efforts to build a Big Data and AI unit.
20 February 2024
Opus Talent Analytics: Helping HR make better people decisions Launched three years ago, Opus Talent Analytics is an analytics platform that helps HR leaders and teams make better people-related strategic and operational decisions.
20 December 2023
How SMEs can embrace technologies to thrive By embracing technological advancements, SMEs can not only survive, but also thrive in the modern business landscape, writes Fadi Dole, associate partner in the Riyadh office of Acuvon Consulting.
24 November 2023
Using data analytics to enhance fraud detection Research shows that businesses lose up to 5% of their revenue to fraud each year. One key way of enhancing the fraud mitigation process is through data analytics.
23 November 2023
Operationalizing data privacy programs a challenge in GCC Despite growing awareness and regulatory pressure around data privacy, just one in five organizations in the Middle East have established an effective data privacy program, according to research from Protiviti.
10 October 2023
Implementing Saudi Arabia's personal data protection law The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently taken a significant step towards bolstering data privacy with the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
27 September 2023
UAE Data Protection Law: The requirements and ensuring compliance On 2 January 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its Federal Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law – a new law which provides a legal framework to ensure the security and privacy of personal i
24 August 2022
KPMG brings together tech partners for 'pioneering' data offering KPMG has agreed expanded UAE-focused alliances with Informatica, Snowflake and Microsoft, ramping up how the consulting firm collaborates with the three major global technology houses to enhance its data offering.
21 July 2022
Five technologies redefining the customer experience The world of customer experience is constantly evolving, with technology one of the grand trends shaping its future.
21 July 2022
Three steps to building a data-enabled organization With the aim of enhancing their decision-making, a growing number of organizations are making the transition to data-driven ways of working.
01 April 2022

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