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World-Leading AI Confidence: Middle East Outpaces Global Peers in AI Training and Readiness, Accenture Research Shows

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As 2026 gets underway, Middle Eastern organizations are demonstrating global leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption. According to the latest Accenture Pulse of Change research, the region leads the world in employee AI confidence and leadership communication. However, while revenue expectations remain high, a critical “execution gap” remains, with the region facing the highest global concern regarding skills shortages.

 

Accenture’s Pulse of Change survey reflects insights from 3,650 C-suite executives and 3,350 workers globally. In the Middle East, the findings reveal a region that is “ready but waiting”: while 83% of leaders have a positive perception of Gen AI (compared to 82.6% globally), the region ranks among the lowest for actual job role redesign.

Key Regional Insights:

 

  • Leads Globally in Workforce Readiness: The Middle East stands out as the most AI-prepared region globally:

 

  • 73% of the workforce is ready for AI training, significantly higher than the 51% global average.
  • 44% of Middle Eastern employees feel confident using AI, vs. 29% worldwide.
  • Regional leadership is the most transparent globally regarding AI’s impact (26% vs. 17% worldwide).
  • The region ranks second globally for job security (56% vs 45%), highlighting a unique “human-first” approach to AI.

 

  • The Revenue-Change Paradox: Optimism is high, but the pace of internal transformation is measured:

 

  • 89% anticipate revenue growth, consistent with the region’s strong economic momentum.
  • 78% expect higher levels of external disruption in 2026—notably lower than the global average of 82%, suggesting a more stable but cautious transition.
  • 83% of organizations plan to increase AI investment this year.

 

  • Critical Challenges: The “Skills Gap” and Job Redesign: Despite high readiness, structural barriers could limit long-term ROI:

 

  • 47% of Middle Eastern leaders cite AI skills gaps as their top barrier to change—more than double the global average of 22%.
  • Only 3% of organizations are actively redesigning job roles for an AI-enabled era, compared to 6% globally.
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عنكبوت تعقد شراكة مع منصة وي فيديو لتطوير التعلم والإبداع الرقمي القائمين على محتوى الفيديو في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

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أعلنت “عنكبوت”، المزود المتطور للتقنيات في دولة الإمارات والشركة المختصة بخدمة مجتمع التعليم والبحث العلمي، عن توقيع شراكة استراتيجية مع منصة  وي فيديو – المنصة العالمية الرائدة للتعلّم بالفيديو عبر البنية السحابية، بهدف تسريع وتيرة الابتكار في التعلّم الرقمي على مستوى دولة الإمارات ودول الخليج العربية.

 

وبموجب هذه الاتفاقية، ستقوم عنكبوت بدمج منصة وي فيديو ضمن محفظتها من حلول تقنيات التعليم المتقدمة، بما يوسّع نطاق الوصول إلى أدوات رقمية إبداعية تدعم الأجندة الوطنية للابتكار في دولة الإمارات وتعزز بناء الاقتصاد القائم على المعرفة.

 

يأتي هذا التعاون في ظل التزام دولة الإمارات بترسيخ التميز الرقمي والابتكار في صميم استراتيجيتها التعليمية، وهو التزام تدعمه أطر وطنية راسخة، من بينها الاستراتيجية الوطنية للتعليم العالي 2030، والسياسات الداعمة للتحول الرقمي، حيث تسعى عنكبوت من خلال  تعزيز تلك القدرات إلى تمكين الجامعات والمدارس من مرحلة رياض الأطفال حتى الصف الثاني عشر، ومؤسسات تطوير القوى العاملة، من استخدام الأدوات المتينة وسهلة الاستخدام لإنشاء المحتوى التفاعلي وإتاحة التعلّم القائم على مقاطع الفيديو، وتعزيز التعاون الرقمي. ويسهم ذلك في دعم المعلّمين لتعزيز التفاعل والإبداع وتنمية مهارات القرن الحادي والعشرين، بما ينسجم مع رؤية دولة الإمارات لنظام تعليمي أكثر ذكاءً وترابطاً.

 

في هذا الصدد قال طارق الجندي، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة عنكبوت: “تلتزم عنكبوت بتقديم الحلول المتطورة التي تدعم الاستراتيجيات الوطنية لدولة الإمارات من أجل بناء اقتصاد قائم على المعرفة، إذ يمثل دمج منصة وي فيديو ضمن منظومة عنكبوت خطوة استراتيجية تلبي الطلب المتزايد على أدوات تعلّم نشطة وعالية التفاعل. كما تعزز هذه الاتفاقية باقة الخدمات التي تقدمها عنكبوت، وتضمن بقاء المؤسسات الأعضاء في طليعة الابتكار التعليمي العالمي من خلال توظيف قوة الفيديو كجزء أساسي من العملية التعليمية”.

 

ومن جانبه قال كيفن نايت، الرئيس التنفيذي لدى  وي فيديو: “تشكل الشراكة مع عنكبوت محطة مفصلية في التزام وي فيديو تجاه قطاع التعليم العالمي والتوسع في أسواق دول الخليج العربية، فالعلاقات الإقليمية التي تتمتع بها عنكبوت وخبراتها التقنية تجعلها الشريك الأمثل لضمان الدمج السلس لمنصة  وي فيديو  ليسهم هذا التعاون في تمكين آلاف المعلّمين والطلبة من سرد قصصهم وإبراز مخرجات التعلم وتسريع التحول نحو أساليب التعليم الرقمية الإبداعية والتعاونية في المنطقة”.

 

يذكر أن الاتفاقية الإطارية تجعل من شركة عنكبوت الشريك الرئيسي لإطلاق منصة وي فيديو في أسواق الخليج، بما يضمن دمج المنصة بسلاسة ضمن المؤسسات التعليمية والمبادرات الوطنية للتعلّم الرقمي. ومن خلال الجمع بين البنية التحتية الإقليمية التي تمتلكها عنكبوت وخبرتها في الشبكات وبين منصة وي فيديو الحائزة على الجوائز، يتيح هذا التعاون تجارب التعلّم الأكثر ديناميكية وتفاعلاً وتخصيصاً في الصفوف الدراسية والجامعات في مختلف أنحاء المنطقة بما يعزز مكانة دول الخليج العربية كمركز رائد للتعليم القائم على التكنولوجيا المتقدمة.

 

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Zoho Corporation Opens its First Data Centres in UAE

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Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced the launch of its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions).

 

“The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains one of the largest markets in the region for both ManageEngine and Zoho brands,” said Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation. “With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting National Cybersecurity Agenda. Furthermore, 100+ solutions across Zoho and ManageEngine, will enable businesses of all sizes, and government and semi-government organisations adopt cloud technology for digital transformation in nearly every area of operation, and help Dubai become a digital economy line with Dubai Vision 2030.”

 

The data centres have also received certification from CSP Security Standard Certificate by DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center). This qualifies Zoho Corporation to serve government and semi-government entities in addition to local businesses. As part of this, the data centres are also compliant with: ISO 27001, ISO 22301,  ISO 27017 and CSA STAR Level 2 Certificate for data centres. In addition, the company’s Dubai office has received ISO 27001 certificate.

 

Growth Momentum of Zoho

 

Zoho has grown by 38.7% in 2025 in UAE, and expanded its partner network by 29% in the same period. It has further increased its employee count by 35% last year to serve the needs of its increasing customer base, and expanded into a larger office. The key solutions driving Zoho’s growth are: Customer Experience platform (Zoho CRM, Desk and Zoho CRM Plus), Zoho Books (VAT-compliant and FTA-approved accounting software), Creator (low-code app development platform), Zoho Workplace (communication and collaboration platform), and Zoho One (all-in-one suite of 55+ products).

 

In the past five years, Zoho has invested AED 80 million on enabling over 7000 businesses in their digital transformation journey through various partnerships such as those with DET and Dubai Culture. In the past few years, Zoho has seen a steady upmarket growth in the country, 48% in 2025, led by its strong platform capabilities that allow enterprises achieve faster time to value and lowers their total cost of ownership.

 

Growth Momentum of ManageEngine

ManageEngine has grown by 20% in 2025 in the UAE, led by its continued focus on the enterprise sector. The brand has strengthened its local presence, including through the partner network, to support the increasing adoption of its solutions across both private and government organizations. The key solutions driving the growth are: Endpoint Central (unified endpoint management), ServiceDesk Plus (unified service management) and Site24x7 (cloud-based observability platform).

In the recent years, growth in the UAE for ManageEngine has been particularly strong in BFSI, government and public sector, and manufacturing, fuelled by cloud adoption, which is growing at nearly 35% in the region for the brand’s cloud solutions. This trend reflects a broader shift toward cloud-first strategies, as organizations prioritise scalability, agility, and faster innovation.

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BenQ Middle East Launches ScreenBar® Series

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BenQ Middle East, the pioneer of monitor lighting solutions, today announced the official launch of its ScreenBar® Series in Dubai, featuring the flagship ScreenBar® Halo 2 alongside the ScreenBar® Pro Black & Silver editions. The event, themed Complete Illumination. Maximum Comfort., highlights BenQ’s commitment to delivering advanced workspace lighting solutions tailored for creators, gamers, and professionals across the region.

 

Developed over four years, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 redefines eye comfort with a dual-light design that provides both front and rear illumination. Its triple-curvature backlight design expands coverage by 423%, reducing contrast between the monitor and surroundings to ease visual fatigue. The front light incorporates BenQ’s ASYM-Light™ technology, an asymmetrical optical design with an 18-degree cut-off angle that eliminates screen glare and prevents direct light from reaching the eyes.

 

Backed by research conducted in collaboration with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 ensures balanced ambient lighting with an ANSI-standard luminance ratio of no more than 3:1 between the screen and its surroundings.

 

“At BenQ Middle East, we are proud to introduce the ScreenBar® Series to Dubai, a city that thrives on creativity and innovation,” said Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ Middle East. “The ScreenBar® Halo 2 and ScreenBar® Pro are designed to deliver complete illumination and maximum comfort, empowering creators, gamers, and professionals to work and play with reduced eye strain and enhanced focus.”

 

The ScreenBar® Pro Black & Silver builds on BenQ’s design legacy with a gravity-based zinc-alloy clamp, supporting a wide variety of monitors—from ultra-thin to curved—without causing damage. Both products feature smart functions such as auto-dimming, auto on/off, and memory settings for personalized use.

Drawing from insights highlighted during the Middle East launch, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 also emphasizes smarter lighting, wider coverage, and refined design, making it a versatile solution for modern workspaces The design has been co-developed with MINIMAL Design, led by former Nike Global Creative Director Scott Wilson. The resulting metallic finish and minimalist profile are intended to blend into premium home offices and studio setups, complementing BenQ’s PD Designer, EX MOBIUZ, GW Eye Care and MA Macbook monitor lines.

We know professionals demand precision in lighting,” said JC Pan, Chief Product Designer at BenQ Smart Lighting. “That’s why we’ve re-engineered the controller, making it intuitive and precise. The anti-fingerprint coated wireless control dial lets users smoothly adjust brightness (0–100 per cent) and colour temperature (2700K–6500K), perfect for colour grading, content creation, or late-night work.”

 

“Middle East is a hub for professionals and gamers who demand the best tools for performance and comfort,” added Bakshi. “With the ScreenBar® Series, we are delivering lighting solutions that adapt intelligently to user needs, ensuring healthier, more productive environments.”

 

The BenQ Screenbar Series are now available on Amazon across UAE and will be soon available across the Middle East.

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HONOR X9d, The Unbreakable AI Smartphone Built Tough for the Real World

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Not every job happens in an office. Some days are spent under the blazing sun, on noisy construction sites, or in the middle of a storm. Some nights are spent running from ward to ward in a hospital, or answering emergency calls in unpredictable conditions. In these moments, you don’t have time to worry about your phone slipping, cracking, or dying halfway through the day. You need something that can take a hit, keep its charge, and stay reliable no matter what. That’s what the HONOR X9d was made for; a smartphone designed to survive real life, not just look good on a desk.

Engineered for Fieldwork and Outdoor Professionals

The HONOR X9d is engineered to outlast the elements and outwork expectations. Its IP69K water and dust resistance keeps it safe from splashes, spills, and the grit of outdoor environments. The tough body construction allows it to survive drops of up to 6 meters, Its six layers of protection and reinforced structure absorb shocks from over 10 types of ground surfaces that would shatter most phones. Whether it’s dust from the job site, rain from the open road, or an accidental drop in the field, HONOR X9d simply keeps going.

Always On Call: Built for Nurses and First Responders

For nurses, paramedics, and first responders, there are no easy shifts, just long ones. The HONOR X9d is made for the people who move nonstop, from ward to ward, or from one emergency to another. It’s there through the late-night rounds, the back-to-back shifts, and the long hours that test both patience and technology.

When every second matters, you can’t afford a phone that lags, dies, or slips. With IP69K water resistance, it stands up to spills, and the constant motion of hospital life. Its drop-resistant body and rugged design mean that even in hectic environments, you can trust it to keep up, no matter how fast the day moves.

Keeps Its Cool When Everything Else Heats Up

And the toughness doesn’t end there. The HONOR X9d is made for the kind of heat that would send most phones into panic mode. It’s been tested to handle temperatures up to 55 °C and even withstand 85 °C hot water sprays. So, whether you’re working under the desert sun, fixing equipment in a hot industrial plant, or out on-site where the air feels like an oven, HONOR X9d stays cool and steady. It’s not just durable, it’s dependable in the kind of extreme conditions that most phones will never face.

Battery Power That Keeps You Going

Power matters just as much as strength. With its massive 8,300 mAh battery, the HONOR X9d is built to last for days, not just hours. Whether you’re out in the field, deep in the woods, or pulling a double shift, this phone doesn’t quit before you do. And when it’s finally time to recharge, the 66 W HONOR SuperCharge gets you back on your feet fast, so even short breaks mean big boosts in power.

Plus, with reverse charging support, HONOR X9d can power up your other devices when you need it most, turning your phone into a portable power bank in the middle of the action.

Built to Keep Up With You

The HONOR X9d delivers durability, power, and reliability in every situation. From long workdays to unexpected challenges, this smartphone keeps going when you need it most. Tough, dependable, and built to last, HONOR X9d helps you stay connected and in control no matter where life takes you.

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Axis Communications to Introduce Multi-layered solutions with AI-powered classification across large areas

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Axis Communications announced the upcoming launch of two innovative radars. Each powerful device delivers 180° or 270° horizontal field of detection with accurate AI-powered classification across large areas in all weather and light conditions, 24/7. Their deep integration with selected Axis PTZ cameras enables radar-video fusion technology, adding an extra layer to strengthen a video surveillance system with enhanced surveillance capabilities and optimal performance.

AXIS D2122-VE Radar offers a wide 180° horizontal field of detection and is ideal for mounting on walls or fence lines. It can recognize humans at a distance up to 140 m (460 ft) in an area of 20,000 m2 (215,300 ft2). The other product, AXIS D2123-VE Radar, offers an astounding 270° horizontal field of detection and can recognize humans in an area of 30,000 m2 (323,000 ft2)*. It’s ideal for mounting on poles or corners. Both radars use unique box-shaped detection and recognition zones to simplify coverage planning and system design.

These radars work either as standalone devices or integrated with selected ARTPEC-9 PTZ cameras, providing seamless operations with accurate visual verification and automatic tracking. This integration also enables radar-video fusion technology, where AI-powered radar analytics are combined with video analytics in the PTZ camera to minimize false alarms. The two devices are integrated through edge-to-edge radar pairing, and all configurations are handled through the PTZ camera. Therefore, only one IP address and one VMS license are needed. It’s also possible to set up double-knock verification, where both radar and video analytics need to confirm the detection and classification before triggering an event. This multi-layered approach results in maximum efficiency with more enriched data and better decision-making tools for security guards and operating personnel.

Key features include:

  • Outstanding 180°/270° horizontal field of detection
  • Classify objects over expansive areas
  • Box-shaped detection and recognition zones for efficient coverage
  • Deep integration with selected PTZ cameras
  • Possibility for radar-video fusion technology 

These radars offer great flexibility. They’re compatible with various Axis devices, such as panoramic cameras and strobe speakers, making it easy to adapt to changing security requirements. Furthermore, they’re easy to mount, and thanks to their low power consumption and support for PoE out, they’re ideal for mobile surveillance or off-grid installations where power availability is limited.