Saudi Aramco and Microsoft have signed a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of industrial AI, deepen cloud‑anchored digital transformation across the Kingdom, and build a measurable national pipeline of AI and cloud skills — a move that ties Aramco’s...
Saudi Aramco’s non‑binding memorandum of understanding with Microsoft, signed on February 12, 2026, marks a deliberate push to move industrial artificial intelligence from isolated pilots into the operational heart of one of the world’s largest energy companies — and to do so under a sovereign...
Aramco’s non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft signals a concrete push to move industrial artificial intelligence from pilot projects into core operations, pairing Saudi Arabia’s oil‑and‑gas titan with one of the world’s largest cloud and AI platforms to pursue sovereign‑ready...
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Saudi Arabia’s deserts are rapidly being repurposed into one of the world’s most aggressive canvases for hyperscale data center expansion, a strategic pivot that combines vast land, cheap and increasingly green power, direct subsea connectivity, and state-backed capital to attract the biggest...
In the heart of a region renowned for its rich tapestry of tradition, ambition, and sand that gets just about everywhere, a quiet revolution is underway. The gears of Saudi Arabia’s digital future have started spinning faster, and the hum of innovation is growing louder, thanks to a strategic...
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In a significant move to bolster its global partnership with Databricks, Microsoft has announced the expansion of Azure Databricks services into Saudi Arabia. This strategic initiative aims to empower organizations within the Kingdom to harness advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence...
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In a strategic move that's sure to have telecom operators across the Gulf sitting up and taking notice, Infobip, a global name in cloud communications, is upping its game in Qatar. By leveraging the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform, Infobip has successfully established local...