Announcements
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- 77% of Chief Data Officers surveyed prioritize investments that accelerate AI capabilities and initiatives.Nov 13, 2025
• 77% of UAE senior leaders report significant productivity improvements from AI, well above the EMEA average of 66%Oct 29, 2025
Dubai, October 18 2025 – In a strategic move to leverage advanced technology and artificial intelligence to support the UAE’s environmental and climate objectives, the Ministry of Climate...
Oct 18, 2025
• The University’s Welly AI chatbot now running on IBM’s watsonx enables multilingual, intelligent farmer support at scaleOct 8, 2025
The collaboration includes the planned launch of the first IBM-AWS Innovation Hub in Riyadh to support regional clients with advanced cloud solutions and drive local innovation.Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) – September 29, 2025 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS to accelerate secure cloud adoption...
Sep 29, 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 10, 2025 – A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), reveals that Saudi Arabia's approach to AI leadership...
Aug 10, 2025
IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report reveals AI adoption, encryption and DevSecOps strategies helped reduce breach costs – but financial, energy and healthcare sectors remain most exposed.Dubai, UAE. 30 July 2025 – IBM (NYSE:IBM) released its 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached SAR 27.00...
Jul 30, 2025
- Joint IBM Institute for Business Value and Dubai Future Foundation study highlights UAE’s enterprise AI leadership, featuring perspectives from RTA and Dubai Customs.Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 15, 2025 – A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), conducted in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), finds that...
Jul 15, 2025
In the presence of Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information TechnologyCairo, Egypt –The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and IBM have signed a five-year agreement to accelerate the implementation of Egypt’s National Artificial...
May 27, 2025
- Developed through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, the new mobile application supports sustainable agriculture in the UAE and MENA region.Sharjah, UAE – May 12, 2025 – The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, today announced the launch of My FarmWell, a...
May 19, 2025
Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya”, HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin...
May 13, 2025
- Nearly half of all cyberattacks resulted in stolen data or credentialsDubai, UAE, Apr. 17, 2025 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile...
Apr 17, 2025
Marrakech, Morocco, April 17, 2025 – Société Générale Moroccan Bank a leading financial institution with a legacy of over a century in Morocco, has embarked on a significant digital...
Apr 17, 2025
New Innovations Unlock Capabilities for Enterprise-Scale AI, Including Large Language Models and Generative AIIBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the company's iconic mainframe, fully engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered...
Apr 16, 2025
The collaboration integrates IBM’s cutting-edge AI technologies with Power Maroc’s infrastructure expertise, enabling seamless AI adoption.Marrakech, Morocco – April 15, 2025 – Today, Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), announced their collaboration with IBM and IBM ecosystem...
Apr 15, 2025
Riyadh, April 13, 2025 – King Saud University (KSU) has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, aimed at cultivating next-generation talent in generative Artificial...
Apr 14, 2025
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finding the right candidate quickly and efficiently has become essential for organizations to stay ahead. Traditional hiring processes are often...
Apr 2, 2025
Riyadh, KSA – March 18, 2025: Olayan Financing Company has partnered with IBM Consulting to execute a groundbreaking SAP digital transformation program, setting a new benchmark for innovation...
Mar 18, 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 11 March 2025: Arab National Bank (anb) has partnered with IBM and ejada to implement IBM Safer Payments to deliver cross-channel fraud protection capabilities to help...
Mar 11, 2025
1) Agreement will see Riyadh Air leverage IBM watsonx and IBM Consulting solutions to drive Riyadh Air’s vision as the world’s first digital native airline. 2) The collaboration aims to help power the Saudi Arabian airline’s mission to launch flights in 2025 while offering an elevated guest experienceRIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb 25, 2025 IBM (NYSE: IBM), -- Today, IBM announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air, which will integrate watsonx, IBM’s portfolio of AI products, and IBM...
Feb 25, 2025
The new platform stimulates innovation in Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem and unlocks new possibilities for businessesRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 February 2025: IBM and Alinma Bank announce that Alinma Bank, a leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has adopted IBM's advanced hybrid cloud and AI integration...
Feb 20, 2025
Diriyah Company Selects IBM Maximo Application Suite to Enhance Asset Management and Enable Operational Efficiency Across Its Expansive InfrastructureRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 February 2025 – Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s ambitious 14sq km City of Earth urban development project has selected IBM Maximo Application...
Feb 13, 2025
IBM announces participation in inaugural Dubai AI Week during World Governments Summit 2025Dubai-UAE. 11 February 2025: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and IBM today at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to help position Dubai as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI).
Feb 11, 2025
Collaboration to offer Saudi Arabia-specific client solutions comprised of generative AI products from IBM watsonx portfolio and Lenovo infrastructureRIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – February 10, 2025 – IBM and Lenovo today announced at LEAP 2025 a planned expansion of their strategic technology partnership designed to help scale the...
Feb 10, 2025
65% of MENA CEOs say they are accelerating Gen AI adoption & 54% view advanced GenAI as crucial for competitive advantageA new study from e& and the IBM Institute for Business Value highlights transformative trends in AI adoption and opportunities poised to redefine digital...
Jan 27, 2025
- The opening of the new office reflects IBM's commitment to growth in Qatar and its dedication to supporting local clients in accelerating their digital transformation.
Doha, Qatar, December 15, 2024 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the inauguration of its new office in Al Mana Tower, located in the Corniche area of Doha, during an official ceremony attended...
Dec 15, 2024 
Developed by IBM through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, the ‘Green Taqa’ platform ecosystem aims to enable the delivery of affordable, reliable clean energy to communities6 November, 2024; Cairo, Egypt – IBM and Environment Without Borders Foundation (EWBF) announced the launch of Green Taqa, an innovative platform ecosystem designed to expand access to clean...
Nov 6, 2024
IBM will develop Saudi next-generation consulting talents for the digital ageRiyadh, KSA, 03 October, 2024 – IBM, a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, announced plans to collaborate with Al Baha University to potentially establish a...
Oct 3, 2024
Himmah, the local edition of the IBM Consulting Associates program, reinforces IBM’s commitment to develop local talent and advance the country’s technology industryRiyadh, KSA, 17th September, 2024 – IBM, a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, announced today the launch of Himmah (meaning ‘determination’), the local...
Sep 17, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2024: IBM (NYSE: IBM) introduces its enterprise studio, watsonx.ai, and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority’s (SDAIA) open-source (with...
Sep 10, 2024
CEOs are increasingly looking to disrupt their own ways of working, rewriting their organizational playbooks and accelerating the pace of changeDUBAI, UAE, JUNE 25th, 2024 – A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has found that CEOs believe remaining competitive in the age of AI demands taking significant risk. 68% of...
Jun 25, 2024
SDAIA’s Arabic Large Language Model ‘ALLaM’ is now fully operational on IBM watsonxRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21 May 2024: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of SDAIA’s open-source (with optional AUP)...
May 21, 2024
Growing AI adoption in business operations in UAE: 65% of IT professionals have accelerated AI rollout in the last 24 months.DUBAI, UAE – 20 March 2024: Among growing AI adoption in personal and business lives in the region, IBM has released the regional findings of two significant studies: the 2023 Global AI Adoption...
Mar 20, 2024
Riyadh KSA, 06 March 2024: IBM announced today the next steps in their collaboration with Riyadh Air, the digital-native airline currently scheduled to commence operations in early 2025, to...
Mar 6, 2024
- IBM Software lab expected to deliver next-generation hybrid cloud and AI solutions on an international scale.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 4 March 2024: IBM (NYSE: IBM), a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, announced today its plans to invest over 200 million dollars in talent...
Mar 4, 2024
Alinma Bank Accelerates Speed and Convenience of Customer Experience with IBM AI-powered Cloud SuiteAlinma Bank reimagines the customer journey with powerful automation solutions and a hybrid cloud strategyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 February 2024: Alinma Bank, a leading bank in Saudi Arabia, selected IBM to launch a comprehensive suite of modern banking applications, offering the bank a new platform...
Feb 28, 2024
Cairo, Egypt, 22 February 2024 – Through a long-term collaboration, IBM has partnered with FABMisr, one of the largest banks in Egypt, to employ IBM’s Cloud Pak solutions to facilitate the...
Feb 22, 2024
IBM Consulting Transforms Al-Futtaim Group’s Operational Excellence and Elevates Customer Experience- Revamping customer experience for the Blue Rewards digital lifestyle platform, with over 3.1 million users.Dubai, UAE, February 22, 2024 - IBM Consulting (NYSE: IBM) has been selected by Al-Futtaim Group to redesign its Blue Rewards’ customer experience journey and transform the Group’s Digital...
Feb 22, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 22 January 2024: IBM (NYSE: IBM), a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, announced today the inauguration of its regional headquarters in...
Jan 22, 2024
Using IBM technology, CIB integrated existing and new services from all the bank’s platforms supported by a hybrid cloud approachCairo, Egypt, 17 December 2023 – Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) has chosen IBM’s technology to integrate existing and new services from branches, digital channels, mobile and...
Dec 17, 2023
Dubai, UAE, December 12 2023 – Emirates Steel Arkan and IBM announced today on the sidelines of COP28 that the Group will be leveraging the advanced capabilities of IBM Envizi ESG Suite software...
Dec 12, 2023
- IBM collaborating with Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Government of Kenya and the United Kingdom’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre to expand application of IBM’s geospatial AI technologies to urban heat island mapping, reforestation and climate resiliency in aviation.Dubai, UAE, November 30, 2023 — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM’s geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration...
Nov 30, 2023
- New sustainability projects includes collaboration with The University of Sharjah (UAE)Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 24 2023 – Ahead of COP28, IBM announced the latest investments in its effort to advance environmental sustainability through its social impact programs. A...
Nov 24, 2023
- Delivering joint solutions upgraded with generative AI capabilities for critical uses cases.United Arab Emirates, November 20, 2023 — IBM (NYSE: IBM( announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help more mutual clients operationalize and derive value...
Nov 20, 2023