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New Era Technology’s pitch — that the gulf between opportunity and capability in the Middle East’s digital economy is closing — is no longer just marketing copy; it’s a blueprint for how regional enterprises can modernize ERP, accelerate user adoption, and begin to harness generative AI across...

A concentrated cluster of undersea cable failures in the Red Sea has throttled internet performance across South Asia and the Gulf, forcing cloud providers and carriers to reroute traffic and leaving businesses and consumers to contend with higher latency, intermittent packet loss, and slower...

Microsoft has warned that users of its Azure cloud may see higher-than-normal latency and intermittent disruptions after multiple undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic onto longer alternate routes while repair work and global rerouting continue. Background The Red...

NTT DATA’s move to create a dedicated Microsoft Cloud business unit for the Middle East, Africa and beyond marks a clear strategic bet: concentrate global Microsoft expertise, certifications and delivery muscle under a single, outcome‑focused organization to accelerate cloud modernization and...

Dell’s push into AI-ready PCs — and Haidi Nossair’s argument that this shift is fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an optional refresh — captures a broader industry inflection where the endpoint is again being recast as strategic infrastructure for the enterprise. The conversation...

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...

In a recent evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots' assessments of antisemitism among the last five U.S. presidents, significant discrepancies have emerged, raising questions about the objectivity and accuracy of these AI systems. The Media Research Center (MRC) conducted a study...

As enterprises in the Middle East prepare for the transition from Windows 10, Kingston Technology is at the forefront, offering advanced SSD and DRAM solutions to facilitate a secure and efficient upgrade process. With the impending end-of-support for Windows 10, organizations face the dual...

As the countdown to Microsoft’s October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 accelerates, enterprises across the Middle East face a pivotal moment in their digital transformation journeys. The shift away from Windows 10—a platform that has served as the backbone of business IT for nearly...

As Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 draws near, organizations throughout the Middle East confront a pivotal technology choice. Scheduled for October 2025, the Windows 10 sunset sets a hard deadline for IT leaders to forge their path forward, balancing security, cost, and...

Newgen’s latest strategic expansion in the Middle East is proving that digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it’s a dynamic force reshaping entire industries. In a bold move that reinforces its longstanding commitment to innovation, Newgen is venturing deeper into the Gulf and North...

In a groundbreaking move that underscores its commitment to education and technological advancement, Microsoft Arabia in partnership with the National IT Academy (NITA) has unveiled the very first Microsoft Data Center Academy (DCA) in the Middle East. Announced during LEAP 2025, this initiative...

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Militant group says blood of leader killed in U.S. military raid "will not be wasted," calls for more attacks (CBS/AP) CAIRO - Al Qaeda on Friday confirmed the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness." The confirmation came...

Camels are well known for their voracious appetites - but this takes the biscuit (along with the vet who was feeding it to him). You'd think the fact that this camel appears to be eating a female vet would be weird enough for this picture. But apparently, according to the agency...

DUBAI (Reuters) – Auction house Christie's will put one of the world's largest pearls on the block at its Dubai spring jewelry sale on April 20 in a nostalgic reminder of the Emirate's pearl diving past. The auction house is showcasing an array of pearls, diamonds, gems and gold jewelry ahead...