ISSUE # 1
60mins Day 1 – Arabic (2019)
جيتكس 2019 يسلط الضوء على التعاون بين الإنسان والتكنولوجيا
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 20607SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
VAD Technologies reiterates its commitment to the KSA, and highlights the need for ‘solid’ AI use-cases
0 7Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager of VAD Technologies, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at LEAP 2025, and outlined how his company is laser-focused on expanding its partnership ecosystem across the KSA, his excitement at the momentum building across the country - and the need for organisations to establish robust AI use-cases.
UAE among top 10 countries with most AI companies per million population
0 21Singapore, UAE, and Hong Kong lead global AI enterprise density rankings Dubai – The UAE has achieved a remarkable position …
Avientek executive outlines how their customer experience centre is giving them the ‘edge’
0 24CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Valiyaparambil Manu, Director at Avientek, to learn more about their plans for growth across the KSA, the importance of partnerships - and why their customer experience centre differentiates them from their competitors.
Upsource by Solutions and Cognizant join forces to elevate Business Process Outsourcing
0 25Alliance will focus on providing advanced AI and automation technologies to enhance efficiency for enterprises building out their operations in the region.
IFS strategic agreement with SBM highlights commitment to growth in Saudi Arabia
0 27With SBM’s market experience and IFS’s expertise in Industrial AI and enterprise software, the new partnership commits to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving proven returns on investment.
Salesforce Announces $500M Investment in Saudi Arabia to Drive AI Innovation and Growth
0 28Investment will support enterprises as they build limitless digital workforces with Agentforce and Hyperforce in Saudi Arabia.
Embracing digital innovation for water sustainability and smart utility management
0 28Abdullah Mohammad Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, discusses how their digital commitments align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objective for water management.
ZainTECH at LEAP 2025: Driving Digitalization with AI and Sustainability
0 44By transitioning IT workloads to energy-efficient, low-carbon data centers, businesses can significantly reduce their emissions while maintaining high-performance computing environments.
Huawei Cloud Enables Saudi Arabia’s Path to AI Leadership at LEAP 2025
0 38Riyadh Region emerges as strategic hub for Middle East's AI development, serving over 1,000 customers and 300 partners across government, finance, media, and e-commerce sectors.
Zebra spearheads digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, aligns with Vision 2030
0 49Driving innovation and efficiency across healthcare, retail, and logistics through cutting-edge digital solutions Zebra Technologies, a frontrunner in providing digital …
Etihad Salam Telecom Company and National Water Company seal partnership
0 44Collaboration will see the deployment of advanced nationwide connectivity and ICT solutions to enhance operational efficiency and innovate water management services in Saudi Arabia, aligning with broader economic and digital transformation objectives.
Zoom uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to power its AI-first Work Platform in Saudi Arabia
0 48Zoom AI Companion uses OCI for inferencing, data, and AI sovereignty capabilities.
LAHINT secures SAR 4 Million pre-seed funding during LEAP 2025
0 51LAHINT aims to strengthen its partnerships with government entities to align with its strategic objectives and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for economic and digital transformation.
LEAP 2025: NEOM, DataVolt announce deal to establish first sustainable AI data centre in KSA
0 49Partnership will lead to creation of first fully sustainable AI data centre, located at Oxagon floating city in Red Sea, complete with 1.5 gigawatt capacity.
Tech To Make Riyadh Epicentre of MENA Music by 2030
0 49Chief of Data and AI at United Nations dismisses dystopian notions and hails AI’s ability to help humans focus on ‘unique’ qualities such as creativity and entrepreneurship.
Raqmiyat and Lumenore forge strategic partnership to revolutionize data analytics in the region
0 132Raqmiyat and Lumenore Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data Analytics in the UAE and KSA.
Aster DM Healthcare launches myAster in Saudi Arabia
0 163Launched at LEAP 2025 – myAster has a proven track record as UAE’s No.1 wellbeing and healthcare app with over 2 million downloads.
LEAP 2025 Opens with Announcement of Record-breaking US$14.9 Billion Investment in AI
0 168World’s premier tech accelerator event smashes own record, revealing investment deals and infrastructure partnerships by domestic and international heavyweights.
Tencent Cloud Expands with Inaugural Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia
0 152The new Cloud Region will feature two availability zones operating out of Saudi Arabia, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure to drive digital transformation across the Middle East.
Salam selected by Netskope for data centre colocation services in Saudi Arabia
0 176Collaboration will accelerate the Kingdom's commitment to technological innovation and economic growth.
Mada & SALAM ink pact on Cutting-Edge Messaging Solutions
0 173The partnership will draw on augmented synergies to drive innovative and end-to-end digital solutions, that are reliable and secure.
Tally Solutions Showcases Multilingual, E-Invoicing Compliant Solution TallyPrime at LEAP 2025
0 147Designed for businesses in the KSA, TallyPrime offers localized solutions, comprehensive e-invoicing capabilities, and a fully multilingual experience, enabling effortless Arabic-English switching and simultaneous working in both languages.
Redington Unveils SAR 2 Billion Spending Plan for the Kingdom at LEAP 2025
0 166Redington is Synergizing the Tech Ecosystem and Empowering Saudi Businesses to Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation across the Kingdom.
Etihad Salam Telecom Company Partners with Elm at LEAP 2025 to Pioneer Smart City Solutions
0 183Collaboration combines Elm's smart city solutions and Etihad Salam Telcome Company’s infrastructure to expand their market share, enhance portfolios, and provide tailor-made digital transformation services.
Lucidya and Unifonic announce strategic partnership
0 145This integration will provide businesses with a comprehensive 360-degree customer experience solution, combining powerful conversational engagement tools with AI-driven insights.
Qualcomm and Aramco Digital Introduce the World’s First 5G AI-Enabled Industrial Smartphone
0 144These processors are designed to provide ubiquitous connectivity to intelligent edge devices, enabling superior communication and data transfer in industrial settings.
myAster launched in Saudi with AI-powered Arabic voice response via Google Cloud
0 169Riyadh —Aster DM Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider in the GCC, marks a significant milestone with the launch of …
G42 and AMD to enable AI innovation in France through strategic investments
0 184Abu Dhabi — G42, the leading AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced today a strategic …
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to showcase industry-leading AI solutions at LEAP 2025
0 236Visitors will have the chance to interact with the avatar of HPE’s managing director for Middle East, Mohammad Alrehaili, and experience first-hand the potential of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions.