Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy sector has attracted approximately $99.6 billion in investment since 2014
- Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy sector has attracted approximately $99.6 billion in investment since 2014.
- A project is expected to become the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, producing up to 600 tons of carbon-free hydrogen per day.
- More than 5,300 young Emiratis have invested in 7,052 properties, reflecting growing interest in real estate as a long-term wealth-building asset.
Fast Company Middle East · 2026-08-13
SDAIA highlights AI as an enabler for business growth and SME development
- SDAIA emphasized the importance of AI in developing the business sector and supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs.
- The authority said AI enables new growth paths for small and medium enterprises, per the coverage.
AlHqyq (Local coverage) · 2026-08-13
Global AI & cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag competition opens with 10 lakhs+ prize pool
- UST has opened registrations for a Global AI & Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag competition with a prize pool of more than 10 lakhs.
- The competition combines AI and cybersecurity themes, per the event announcement.
India's News.Net · 2026-08-13
Saudi IT leader warns AI adoption is outpacing security frameworks
- A Saudi IT leader warned that AI is being adopted faster than security frameworks can keep pace.
- The coverage notes Saudi plans to grow its domestic AI market to $9 billion by 2030.
Arabian Business · 2026-08-13
Minister launches digital platform to automate services for more than 85,000 mosques
- The Minister of Islamic Affairs launched an electronic platform to automate services across more than 85,000 mosques.
- The platform aims to modernize services and improve oversight, according to the ministry announcement.
AlSaudi.news · 2026-08-13
Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say
- Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday, according to people familiar with the discussions.
- Workday has a market value of around US$43 billion, the sources said.
CTV News (Reuters exclusive) · 2026-08-13
ZincFive and SPARK-I announce confidential SEC submission for combination
- ZincFive and Spark I Acquisition Corporation announced the confidential submission of a draft registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC.
- The filing concerns a proposed business combination, per the company announcement.
Business Wire · 2026-08-13
Hisense's Jason Ou on helping people build AI-powered smart homes
- Hisense Middle East, Africa and India president Jason Ou discusses building an integrated smart-home ecosystem.
- The interview focuses on the company's role in enabling AI-powered smart homes in the region.
Gulf Business · 2026-08-13