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UAE Revises AI Data Center Plan Over Security Risks

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The UAE is reconsidering the design of a major AI data center project. The review follows missile and drone attacks that raised concerns over critical infrastructure security. The 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus may no longer occupy a single large site in Abu Dhabi, according to Reuters. Instead, the project could use a network of data […]
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Saudi Arabia Plans 14 GW of AI Computing Capacity

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Saudi Arabia is working with the private sector to develop more than 14 GW of computing capacity. The expansion will support advanced AI, including physical AI and autonomous systems. Saudi Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha outlined the plans at the Frontier Leaders Forum 2026 in Silicon Valley. The new capacity will support advanced […]
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Johnson Controls expands AI capabilities in OpenBlue

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Johnson Controls has expanded the AI capabilities of its OpenBlue digital building platform, adding agentic AI, autonomous building controls and faster system onboarding. The OpenBlue update introduces Energy & Comfort Intelligence, an AI-enabled capability for optimizing airside HVAC systems, alongside OBI, an agentic AI assistant for facility teams. Powered by Nantum
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UAE’s Falcon H1 Tops Sovereign AI Index

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The Middle East led Counterpoint’s sovereign AI rankings in H1 2026, with UAE-developed Falcon H1 taking the top position. Counterpoint Research ranked UAE-developed Falcon H1 first in its 2026 Sovereign AI LLM Index. The Middle East also ranked as the most mature regional ecosystem in the first half of 2026. The study assessed more than […]
Illustration of Oman’s planned AI special economic zone with data centers and advanced technology facilities

Oman Plans $275M AI Special Economic Zone

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Oman’s first dedicated AI special economic zone is expected to attract around RO 106 million ($275 million) in investment. Construction of the first phase is scheduled to begin in late 2027. The Artificial Intelligence Special Zone was established in Muscat under a Royal Decree in 2026. It will focus on artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, robotics […]
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Middle East Data Breach Costs Reach $8M in 2026

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AI-enabled attacks accounted for 26% of malicious breaches, while extensive use of AI and security automation reduced average breach costs by more than $3 million. The average cost of a data breach for organizations in the Middle East reached $8 million in 2026, according to IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, with AI […]
Offshore drilling rigs at sunset representing ADNOC’s AI-enabled drilling operations in the UAE

ADNOC deploys AI platform across 120+ drilling rigs

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Photo: Anoop1992 / Pexels The AI-enabled platform cuts engineering effort by up to 40% and helps operators avoid as much as two days of potential rig downtime. ADNOC, the UAE’s state-owned energy company, and SLB, a global energy technology company, have deployed an AI-enabled Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) across more than 120 drilling rigs in […]
Salman Al-Suhaibani of Najm and Fernando Pernigo of Solera sign AI claims partnership in Saudi Arabia

Najm to deploy Solera AI claims technology in Saudi Arabia

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Photo: Solera Global Corp. Saudi Arabia’s Najm will integrate Solera’s Qapter and Intelligent Estimating technologies into its national platform as the two companies target a more connected and AI-enabled motor insurance ecosystem. Najm is bringing Solera’s Qapter and Intelligent Estimating solutions into its national platform under a new strategic partnership, Solera
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Snowflake to announce Saudi MCIT initiative at LEAP 2026

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Snowflake plans to announce a strategic initiative with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) during LEAP 2026, further expanding its involvement in the Kingdom’s AI and digital transformation ecosystem. Snowflake said in an announcement that the initiative will be unveiled as part of its participation at LEAP 2026, which runs from

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  • Participants at the Dubai Cyber Challenge during GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai
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  • GISEC Global 2026 main stage session on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in Dubai
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  • HID and other partners recognized for IoT adoption initiatives at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia

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