Daily Archives: January 12, 2026

Business & Investments

Energy Leaders Abunayyan Holding and Nextpower Complete Formation of Joint Venture, Nextpower Arabia

New Saudi manufacturing facility to produce advanced solar tracking systems for the Middle East and North Africa region

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 12, 2026: Nextpower (Nasdaq: NXT, formerly Nextracker) and Abunayyan Holding today announced the completion of the incorporation of the previously announced joint venture, Nextpower Arabia, headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new joint venture will accelerate the deployment of utility-scale solar power plants across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, supporting national and regional renewable energy transformation objectives and Net Zero targets.

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Technologies

HID Spotlights Unified, Cyber-Secure Trusted Identity Solutions at Intersec Dubai 2026 to Support The Region’s Rapidly Growing Security Market

Company is demonstrating its user-centric, future-ready portfolio addressing both physical and cyber risks across critical industries

Dubai, UAE, January 12, 2026 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its full portfolio of solutions designed to address the Middle East’s rapidly evolving security landscape at Intersec Dubai 2026. From advanced access control to mobile credentials and passwordless authentication, HID is demonstrating how a unified, cyber-secure, and user-centric approach to trusted identity is shaping the future of security across the region.

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Business & Investments

Middle East to draw over $100bn a year in energy, renewables, healthcare and digital investment by 2026

Dubai, Jan 12 — The Middle East is on track to attracting more than $100 billion (Dh370b) annually in strategic capital expenditure by 2026, spread across oil and gas, renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a comprehensive industry outlook by Grand View Research (GVR).

Despite the global energy transition, the region – led by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – is expected to maintain leadership in hydrocarbon supply while rapidly scaling wind, solar, battery storage and digital transformation initiatives.

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Technologies

The AI Academy Opens Applications for the Second Cohort of Its Executive Program for CAIO

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 January 2026: Building on the strong success of its inaugural cohort, The AI Academy has officially opened applications for the second cohort of its Executive Program for Chief AI Officer (CAIO)—a flagship initiative designed to develop executive-level AI leadership across government and industry.

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Featured

Collective Artists Network Marks One Year Through Partnerships with Key Brands in the UAE

Dubai, UAE 12th January, 2026: Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new-age media powerhouse, today marks one year of operations in the UAE, underscoring a strong and successful first chapter in the Middle East. Over the past year, Collective has emerged as a key partner for brands, governments, and institutions seeking to tap into India’s cultural influence and the region’s growing appetite for Indian talent, creators, and storytelling.

Vijay Subramaniam

Over the last year, Collective has delivered campaigns for marquee regional and global brands including DAMAC Properties, Yas Island, Qatar Airways, Lulu Group, Sobha Realty, Homes R Us, Imtiaz Developments, and Dubai Tourism, leveraging iconic Indian faces to create culturally resonant, ROI-driven storytelling at scale.

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