Digital Transformation

CODE81 releases an e-book on autonomous and agentic applications, addressing how enterprises can adopt AI Agents responsibly within core systems as governance and scale become critical factors.

Rockwell Automation’s annual smart manufacturing Middle East report reveals the region leads global digital transformation with 98 percent of manufacturers adopting artificial intelligence and allocating 30 percent of operating budgets to industrial technology.

M360 Eurasia AI conference moves to Samarkand to examine how artificial intelligence and connectivity drive regional economic growth. The event shifts focus from AI exploration to tangible implementation and scaled operations.

Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to power one of the world’s largest entertainment projects using artificial intelligence and cloud technology.

ZTE presented its AI and network integration strategy at GSMA LATAM, focusing on helping Latin American operators become digital economy enablers. The company highlighted 20% throughput gains and 38% energy reduction through AI-Native network deployment.

STC Group rebrands Giza Systems as pulse by solutions to strengthen digital integration and expand regional systems integration services following its 2022 acquisition.

MTU engine leasing TRecs investment in the digital platform reduces coordination time and creates unified asset records across the engine leasing lifecycle.

Saudi Arabia leads global AI adoption with 60% of companies achieving productivity gains, surpassing international averages. The kingdom now faces the challenge of scaling AI into sustainable business value.

A World Economic Forum report finds competitive advantage is shifting from owning technologies to combining them. Organizations that integrate AI, robotics and advanced systems across operations are already gaining an edge.

HITEK AI launches SafeNexus.ai, the GCC’s first AI-powered white-label HSEQ management platform designed for regional regulatory compliance and mid-market enterprises.

du and Abu Dhabi Investment Office partner to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across UAE manufacturers and enterprises, combining advisory services and structured funding pathways.

Najm for Insurance Services launches its 2025-2030 ‘We Care’ strategy with 20 initiatives aimed at strengthening the insurance ecosystem, reducing traffic accidents by 30 percent, and delivering SAR 15 billion in sector savings by 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Masar Nusuk platform to automate pilgrimage procedures and serve over 51 million users globally with digital services.

Eastern Region Municipality participated in the Geospatial World Forum 2026 in Amsterdam, showcasing digital transformation initiatives and urban planning projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

SDAIA advances the Makkah Route Initiative at Istanbul Airport with an integrated digital system that processes pilgrim procedures including data verification, biometric collection, and electronic Hajj permits before departure.

The Eastern Region Authority has inaugurated an upgraded 940 emergency center with advanced smart technology to improve complaint processing and municipal service delivery.

Saudi Arabia topped the Digital Readiness Index 2025, scoring 94 out of 100 points and surpassing nations like Finland and Germany. The achievement reflects coordinated national efforts in building advanced digital infrastructure and governance frameworks.

Dalil Holding and e7 Group PJSC have signed an MoU to collaborate on Idenex identity management, aiming to create a UAE identity management champion with global reach.

Saudi government agencies increased emerging technologies adoption readiness to 76.04% in 2026, up from 74.69% in 2025, with 54 agencies participating in the Digital Government Authority’s latest assessment.

Acer celebrates five decades of global innovation and 34 years in the Middle East, positioning itself to support the region’s AI ambitions and digital transformation goals.

Aramco Digital and Cumulocity have formed a strategic partnership to deploy industrial AIoT solutions across the GCC, combining global platform technology with regional execution expertise.

A 2026 OECD survey finds 61% of SMEs use AI tools, but 76% remain novice users while nearly half lack basic digital security measures.