FPT Corporation partners with Clearlake Capital to deliver AI-first transformation for private-equity-backed companies across the U.S., UK, and global markets.

Bharti Airtel and IBM India have strengthened their strategic partnership to expand Airtel Cloud from 4 to 10 availability zones across India. Leveraging IBM Power 11 AI-ready servers and Airtel’s telco-grade infrastructure, the collaboration focuses on regulated industries, hybrid cloud adoption, and sovereign data solutions in India’s booming cloud market.

The AI Academy, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and Polynome Group, launches the Middle East’s first Executive Program for Chief AI Officer to empower leaders with strategic, ethical, and scalable AI leadership skills aligned with the UAE AI Strategy 2031.

Salil Garg, visionary behind the Structural Heart Department at R&R Hospital, is transforming healthcare through innovation, patient-first leadership, and value-based care models.

UAE-based GSU begins construction of a 50 MW solar plant in CAR to power 300,000 homes, cut 50,000 tons of CO₂, and boost UAE–Africa clean energy ties.

Arab Bank named “Middle East Winner” at The Banker’s Technology Awards 2025 for its innovative digital banking services and regional impact.

Raffles Doha has appointed Chef Cristhian Serraino as the new Head Chef of ALBA, its signature Italian restaurant recognised in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Qatar.

Legendary musician Billy Joel has cancelled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain disorder causing fluid buildup that affects hearing, vision, and balance

Apple is gearing up to launch its first AI-powered smart glasses by late 2026, aiming to rival Meta’s Ray-Ban series with a sleeker, feature-rich design

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu has reinforced the tech giant’s commitment to building a “unified global cloud network” that supports AI infrastructure and helps Chinese firms expand abroad