<p>Global AI investment fears are mounting, leading big tech to shed $1.3 trillion from its market capitalisation in 2026, but Gulf nations are doubling down. Is the Gulf becoming AI’s safe haven?</p> ...

<p>Forbes Middle East, in partnership with Beltone Holding, has announced the launch of the inaugural Top Advisors & Investors Summit, set to take place in Cairo during the second half of 2025.</p> ...

Elzaher became CEO of Egypt’s ITIDA, the executive IT arm of Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in 2022. A December 2025 report highlighted sector growth beyond ...

Alhameli has led Zero Two since its launch in 2022. Part of ADQ, Zero Two develops and invests in digital infrastructure, with 550MW of gross data center capacity across six sites across Abu Dhabi ...

Al Kuwaiti was appointed head of Cybersecurity for the U.A.E. Government, in 2020. The Cybersecurity Council oversees national cybersecurity capabilities and ensuring the protection of the country’s ...

Al Bannai has served as secretary general of the ATRC since its launch in 2020, overseeing a portfolio that includes three operational arms: the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), ASPIRE, and ...

Bahwan founded BCT in 1999. The company provides digital transformation solutions specializing in enterprise systems, AI, tech infrastructure, future-fit products, and IoT across BFSI, government, oil ...

Kvålseth became Group CEO of Beyon in 2024. Subsidiaries include Batelco by Beyon, Beyon Solutions, Beyon Money, Beyon Cyber, and Beyon Connect. In November 2025, Beyon opened its second, fully ...

Alnomany has led solutions by stc since 2017. The company provides system integration, connectivity, outsourcing, cloud, cybersecurity, and IoT digital services. In October 2025, subsidiary VAS ...

AlDahash became CEO of iot squared in 2022, when it was formed as a joint venture between PIF and stc Group. In February 2025, the company formed a global partnership with Singaporean VIZZIO and ...

Alsuwaiyan has been leading the DGA since it was established in 2021. The DGA is responsible for regulating public digital operations in Saudi Arabia, which includes the ‘Whole of Government Program’, ...

AlFaifi assumed his current position in 2016, while Maccotta assumed his position in 2020. In December 2025, SAP signed an agreement with the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) to adopt RISE with ...