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MovitOn Raises $2M to Build the Web3 Alternative to DHL and FedEx
The Dubai-based logistics platform has closed a community pre-sale round backed by strong investor confidence, with plans to bring blockchain-powered, AI-driven delivery to global markets later this year.
Built to Last: Why the UAE's Enterprise Technology Leaders Continue to Double Down in 2026
The UAE's enterprise technology community is deploying AI, locking in infrastructure investments and building the foundations of the next growth cycle. The conviction has never wavered.
Why Business Success Depends on IT Excellence - Rob Van Lubek, VP EMEA, Dynatrace
When IT teams fail, businesses fail. This article by Dynatrace's Rob Van Lubek makes the case for why investing in IT excellence — through better tools, stronger support, and high-achieving talent — is the defining competitive move of the digital era.
“Cash Flow is King" Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of PIXL Group and Invespy, on UAE Real Estate and What Comes Next
Imran Khan, founder of PIXL and Invespy, on why Dubai real estate is not in trouble, just growing up, and what that means for founders, investors, and the next generation of ownership.
50 Processes, 45 Minutes to Go Live: How Kissflow Became Mai Dubai's Automation Engine
The low-code platform has helped Mai Dubai halve its approval cycle times and standardise operations across departments — part of a broader enterprise push that includes Coca-Cola, Americana Group, and other regional heavyweights.
Axis Perspectives 2026: Why GCC Organisations Are Betting on Intelligent Video as a Strategic Asset
With 64% of end users modernising infrastructure and cloud adoption set to jump from 27% to 44% in two years, Axis Communications’ inaugural report maps the next phase of intelligent video across the Middle East.
Delinea Completes Acquisition of StrongDM in Push to Secure AI Agents
The deal brings together enterprise privileged access management and just-in-time runtime authorisation, advancing the case for eliminating standing privilege in AI-driven environments.
7 Fault Lines Shaping Enterprise Technology in 2026
Data from Nutanix, Cloudflare, and Fortinet exposes seven structural gaps in enterprise AI, cloud, and cybersecurity readiness heading into 2026.
Seagate Unveils Industry’s Highest-Capacity Hard Drives with Next-Generation Mozaic 4+ Platform
The data storage giant’s HAMR-based drives, now shipping at up to 44TB, promise to reshape the economics of AI-scale cloud infrastructure.
Nutanix ECI 2026: Enterprises Are Racing to Deploy AI, but Most Admit Their Infrastructure Cannot Keep Up
The eighth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index reveals a widening gap between AI ambition and infrastructure reality. Shadow AI is spreading unchecked, organisational silos are slowing deployment, and 82% of leaders say their on-premises setup is not fully ready for AI workloads. Yet the momentum is undeniable, with containers now the default foundation for modern applications and AI agents moving from concept to production.
du Confirms Business as Usual with Strong Liquidity and Steady Dividends
Leading UAE telecoms operator du reassures investors with AED 4.2 billion in available liquidity, full network operations and a recommended 2025 dividend of 64 fils per share.
Manufacturing Sector Doubles AI Spending but Struggles to Turn Ambition into Action
A global survey of 1,200 leaders and specialists by Riverbed finds 87% of manufacturers are meeting or exceeding AI returns, yet only 37% say they are ready to operationalise it at scale, exposing a widening gap between boardroom confidence and technical reality.
HONOR Goes All In on AI and Robotics at MWC 2026
From a phone that physically moves to a humanoid robot and a record-breaking foldable, HONOR laid out its most ambitious product roadmap yet in Barcelona.
Fire at Amazon Web Services Facility in UAE Disrupts Cloud Services Across Middle East
Amazon Web Services reported a fire at its UAE facility on March 1 that caused significant cloud service disruptions. Recovery is expected to take at least a day.
Streaming Up 46%, Retail Up 3x, Betting Up 57%: What the World Cup Tells Brands About 2026
A new report from AppsFlyer, Sensor Tower and M+C Saatchi Performance maps the mobile demand surges that accompanied the last tournament — and lays out a three-phase framework for capitalising on the biggest edition yet
BCG Concludes Seventh Edition of Jeel Tamooh, Training More Than 150 Saudi Students in Consulting and Leadership Skills
Boston Consulting Group has completed the latest edition of its six-month Jeel Tamooh programme, equipping more than 150 high-potential Saudi students with consulting fundamentals, personalised mentorship and exposure to priority sectors aligned with Vision 2030.
Wishlink Raises $17.5 Million Series B as India’s Creator Commerce Market Accelerates
The funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, will help the platform expand its network of 40,000 creators and deepen its technology stack as influencer-led shopping gains momentum across India.
Al Fardan Exchange Partners With Sheraa to Expand Financial Access for SMEs
The strategic MoU, signed at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, aims to improve cross-border payments, compliance readiness and operational efficiency for Sheraa’s network of UAE startups and SMEs.
Stake Raises $31mn Series B Led by Emirates NBD to Expand Cross-Border Real Estate Platform
Stake has raised $31 million in an oversubscribed Series B led by Emirates NBD, as the Dubai-based fintech scales its regulated cross-border real estate investment platform. The funding brings total capital raised to $58 million and supports expansion across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
Solidrange Raises $2.4mn Seed Round to Expand AI-Driven Cybersecurity Platform
Saudi-based cybersecurity startup Solidrange has secured $2.4 million in seed funding led by Sharaka Capital, as demand rises for locally built governance, risk and compliance solutions aligned with Vision 2030. The company plans to scale its AI-powered GRC automation and cybersecurity awareness platforms across the Kingdom and the wider GCC.