Middle East stories
Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Broader coverage in Mexico and Milan aims to cut latency for mobile security checks as fake app traffic grows more sophisticated.
The appointment gives the network a founder-retailer pairing as it seeks to widen its reach across UK and international retail technology circles.
Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.
Rapid growth in Gulf digital commerce is pushing fraud, data quality and compliance issues to the top of leaders' agendas.
Firms say the bigger payoff now lies in embedding AI into logistics, security and data systems, while poor governance leaves firms exposed.
Circle's backing gives Elliptic production feedback to refine compliance tools for AI-driven finance as stablecoin activity grows more complex.
Investors in seven markets will gain access to a diversified Asia Pacific strategy as the bank expands its wealth platform with BlackRock.
Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
Users now have more local routing choices as ExpressVPN widens its app-selectable network to 214 locations in 113 countries.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.
The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.
The new Bangalore base will bolster hiring and product development as the fintech group expands engineering, AI and cybersecurity work globally.
The Dubai-based group is tapping India's engineering talent to deepen support for client platforms, AI and cyber security worldwide.
Families wary of social media data use now have a closed digital archive for photos, oral histories and lineage records.
Construction costs eased as diesel prices fell, though plumbing and carpentry still rose and Middle East tensions could keep volatility in play.
