Technology news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Technology industry in the Middle East:

Middle East leads on AI sovereignty but must close the compute gap, Accenture finds The Middle East has built an early lead in AI governance and sovereign cloud adoption, but the region must now push deeper into compute, models, and applications to turn that head start into lasting
16 September 2026
Following LEAP 2026, Shargil Ahmad (Deloitte) reflects on key technology trends for governments At LEAP 2026, Deloitte once again took to the stage to explore the technologies reshaping Saudi Arabia’s business landscape.
09 September 2026
NTT Data leaders to showcase firm’s services and solutions at LEAP 2026 Kicking off in Riyadh next week, LEAP will bring together leaders from companies, investors, government, startups and the private sector to discuss some of the most exciting technology trends shaping
27 August 2026
Smart cities struggle to turn technology and data into results: FP analysis Despite billions of dollars in investment, many so-called smart cities are still failing to convert their technology into real improvements for residents, according to analysis from Four Principles.
27 August 2026
Leaders rank technological change as top factor shaping organizational health Leaders now see technological change as the number one factor shaping organizational health, according to a global survey by Russell Reynolds Associates.
19 August 2026
The financing challenge behind Saudi Arabia’s data center boom Saudi Arabia is entering a major expansion phase for data centers, driven by AI, cloud and demand for local infrastructure.
14 August 2026
Kuwait’s government signs $2.7 billion fixed telecom deal to power digital economy In a major move to advance its digital economy, Kuwait’s government has signed a $2.
03 June 2026
MENA FinTech scene faces current environment from a position of structural strength MENA’s financial technology (FinTech) scene is approaching the future with optimism, despite a number of challenges exacerbated by current geopolitical uncertainty.
18 May 2026
Supercomputing a new frontier of national sovereignty and global competitiveness Experts warn that a growing ‘compute divide’ is redrawing the map of global competitiveness.
14 May 2026
High-density AI data centres test delivery models As AI reshapes global digital infrastructure, the Gulf is racing to build the high-density data centres needed to support it.
16 February 2026
Omnix International launches Digital Twin consulting offering Technology services group Omnix International has expanded its suite of consulting services with the launch of a new Digital Twin offering.
09 February 2026
AI adoption in the Gulf is rising faster than the region’s compute capacity Across industries, the Gulf’s AI ambitions hinge on securing hundreds of thousands of GPUs and building sovereign compute ecosystems.
26 January 2026
Venture Investment Horizons drives dialogue and collaboration in KSA’s investment scene Maven Insights has successfully hosted Venture Investment Horizons 2025, driving dialogue and collaboration in Saudi Arabia’s investment landscape.
10 November 2025
Why regulation sits at the centre of the UAE’s fintech success story Over the past decade, the UAE has steadily built one of the world’s most dynamic and successful fintech ecosystems, today punching above its weight on the global stage.
24 October 2025
The AI investment paradox: When revolutionary rhetoric meets economic reality The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has captivated global attention with promises of sweeping transformation.
22 August 2025
Securing Operational Technology to safeguard industrial cyber resilience As Operational Technology becomes more interconnected with Information Technology, the growing convergence is increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure across sectors like energy, manufacturi
28 July 2025
AWS and Deloitte ramp up Middle East alliance and eye $1 billion goal by 2030 Amazon Web Services has announced a significant expansion of its strategic alliance with Deloitte, with the two companies planning to deliver $1 billion worth of services in the Middle East by 2030.
15 July 2025
Qatar’s tech momentum builds as business leaders accelerate AI adoption Technology acceleration has been a cornerstone of Qatar’s economic transformation, positioning it as a resilient, diversified and future-focused economy, writes PwC executive Bassam Hajhamad.
23 June 2025
Securing the Digital Kingdom: Why Saudi’s digital future rests on new kinds of leadership In a country reimagining the future at unprecedented scale, cybersecurity is no longer confined to server rooms and security dashboards. It’s at the heart of boardroom discussions.
19 June 2025
Most software companies face big hurdles in scaling up to $1 billion Out of approximately 600 software companies generating at least $100 million yearly, only 160 have successfully managed to scale-up to $1 billion in revenue.
02 June 2025
Arthur D. Little pinpoints five key technologies to combat land degradation As the GCC battles against land degradation and desertification, a new report from Arthur D.
15 May 2025
Aon on HR and Talent in GCC’s fast-growing technology industry For the GCC’s fast-growing technology industry, human capital and talent are key pillars of their success, yet at the same time, these building blocks have also emerged as caveats for future growth,
15 May 2025
Turkish metal manufacturers partnered with McKinsey to launch MEXT tech hub The Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries (MESS) partnered with McKinsey & Company to establish MEXT, a tech center years in the making that equips manufacturers with digital transformati
13 May 2025
KPMG launches 2025 edition of Global Tech Innovator in KSA and UAE KPMG has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its flagship Global Tech Innovator competition, offering the most promising technology entrepreneurs in KSA and UAE a platform to showcase their i
02 May 2025
Technologies to tackle land degradation in arid and hyper-arid regions How can the world better tackle the challenges that come with arid and hyper-arid regions? A new report from Arthur D.
11 December 2024
Deloitte kicks off scouting process for fastest-growing tech start-ups program Global accounting and consulting firm Deloitte has kicked off the scouting process for the next Middle East edition of its Technology FAST 50 Program.
04 December 2024
Exploring the growing Extra Low Voltage industry in Saudi Arabia Serving as an essential component to the booming construction and technology sectors, the Extra Low Voltage systems industry in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant growth and transformation in rec
05 November 2024
Technology, Talent and ESG are the top concerns for GCC leaders Business leaders in the GCC consider technology, talent, and ESG as their top concerns. That is according to a survey from Teneo of 480 decision makers in both the public and private sectors.
27 October 2024
Saudi Arabia’s financial technology market continues its growth path Saudi Arabia’s financial technology (fintech) market continues to grow strongly, with the number of fintechs increasing, investments into the scene at a record level, and innovation and diversificati
10 September 2024
Rent-now and pay-later startup wins KPMG's Global Tech Innovator competition Ejari, a startup that offers a ‘Rent Now Pay Later’ solution to tenants, has been named Saudi Arabia’s most promising technology startup of the year in the Global Tech Innovator competition by KPMG.
02 September 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
KPMG selects eight Saudi startups for Global Tech Innovator final KPMG has announced the eight finalists for the 2024 edition of its Global Tech Innovator in Saudi Arabia. Meet the nation’s most promising technology startups according to the Big Four firm.
26 August 2024

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