Collaboration combines global software leader’s development expertise with free zone’s innovation ecosystem to advance responsible AI adoption.


Collaboration combines global software leader’s development expertise with free zone’s innovation ecosystem to advance responsible AI adoption.

Padam Kafle, Head of Operational Technology, Innovation and Automation Healthcare at Aster Hospitals – UAE and Oman, has written a terrific op-ed, in which he details how he is on a mission to rewrite the DNA of the healthcare industry, by leveraging the capabilities and power of ‘superintelligence’.

Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker, about the bold course of direction he is setting in relation to strategic portfolio management and digital product development, that he believes will position the company as a trusted partner for global enterprises and innovators across the Middle East.

Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai.

How is the Middle East’s first digital creative ecosystem delivering the vital bridge between talent and opportunity? At GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke with Nizar Ahmadi, Founder & CEO of MADE, to discuss everything from AI-powered performance bookings to the quest for content-creator empowerment.

GITEX Global 2025 spotlights Seclore’s vision for a secure digital future where AI innovation, regulatory strength, and trusted ecosystems drive the next wave of cybersecurity across the Middle East.

How best to empower talent and foster innovation in a fast-evolving landscape pre-occupied with AI-driven transformation and scalable tech? At GITEX 2025, Mark Forker spoke to Feras Al Majed, General Manager – Human Resources & Communications, GBM, to explore how the company is shaping ‘A More Intelligent Future’ – a future where inclusiveness and transparency are paramount.

Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer and Head of Middle East at Planview, shares insights on the company’s regional investments, the evolution of GITEX, and how AI and localisation are shaping customer success.

In an interview, Stanley Song, Deputy General Manager, Overseas Sales Central Department, Hytera, shared insights on the company’s latest innovations, partnerships, and vision for the Middle East.

At GITEX 2025, Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director of Cloud Box Technologies, highlighted how the company is driving innovation, investing in local capabilities, and contributing to the UAE’s bold vision for an AI-powered future.