The Pentagon’s big reveal: Why the Middle East is about to see more US troops

The Pentagon’s big reveal: Why the Middle East is about to see more US troops

In a dramatic shift of US military strategy, the Pentagon has announced a significant escalation of its military presence in the Middle East. On August 2, 2024, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the deployment of additional fighter jets and advanced Navy cruisers equipped with ballistic missile defense systems to counter escalating threats from […]

Intellect Design Arena launches eMACH.ai suite for Middle East and Africa’s tech-savvy bankers

Intellect Design Arena launches eMACH.ai suite for Middle East and Africa’s tech-savvy bankers

Intellect Design Arena Ltd, a leading cloud-native, future-ready multi-product financial technology company catering to the world’s top banking and insurance clients, has officially announced the rollout of its groundbreaking ‘First Principles’ Technology suite, eMACH.ai. Aimed at technologically adept bankers across the Middle East and Africa, this suite is designed to revolutionize banking services by keeping […]

L&T energy hydrocarbon unit wins lucrative onshore order in Middle East

L&T energy hydrocarbon unit wins lucrative onshore order in Middle East

Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Energy Hydrocarbon division (LTEH) has achieved a significant milestone by securing an onshore order valued between INR 1,000 to 2,500 crores from a prestigious client in the Middle East. This strategic win underscores L&T’s expanding footprint in the global hydrocarbon sector, highlighting its commitment to delivering engineering excellence and sustainable solutions. […]

Larsen & Toubro wins significant T&D contracts in India and Middle East

Larsen & Toubro wins significant T&D contracts in India and Middle East

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Business has announced its latest triumph – securing new orders valued between INR 1,000 and 2,500 crores, from both Indian and international markets. In the Middle East, the business bagged two significant orders for upgrading Electrical Networks in large industrial facilities. The orders primarily involve the establishment […]

Eutelsat teams up with du for enhanced DTH satellite services in MENA

Eutelsat teams up with du for enhanced DTH satellite services in MENA

Eutelsat Communications has teamed up with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), commonly known as du, to strengthen its Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This strategic partnership aims to enhance capacity at the 7/8° West orbital position, fostering seamless delivery of high-definition content with an optimized user experience […]

Ramco Systems inaugurates office in Doha to transform business landscape in Middle East

Ramco Systems inaugurates office in Doha to transform business landscape in Middle East

Ramco Systems, an enterprise software company, has inaugurated its wholly-owned subsidiary in Qatar, marking a significant step towards supporting and transforming the business landscape in the region. The subsidiary, situated in Doha, was inaugurated by Her Excellency, Mrs. Angeline Premalatha from the Embassy of India. Qatar, known as one of the fastest growing countries in […]

Wipro, Finastra to drive digital transformation for Middle East banks

Wipro, Finastra to drive digital transformation for Middle East banks

Wipro has entered into a partnership with fintech company Finastra for driving digital transformation in the Middle East for corporate banks. According to the Indian IT services provider, the multi-year collaboration is in line with the vision of the Middle East to digitize quickly and strengthen cross-border trade. The agreement will see Wipro become the […]

Wipro launches Capco financial services advisory capability in Middle East

Wipro launches Capco financial services advisory capability in Middle East

Wipro said that it has launched a new Middle East financial services advisory capability through Capco, which will cater to financial services firms in the region with strategic management and technology consultation. Capco, which was acquired last year by the Indian IT services provider for $1.45 billion, will help financial services firms with their initiatives […]

SALIC to acquire 9.2% stake in basmati rice producer LT Foods for $55.6m

SALIC to acquire 9.2% stake in basmati rice producer LT Foods for $55.6m

The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) has agreed to acquire a 9.2% stake in LT Foods, an Indian basmati rice processing company, for a total consideration of approximately SAR 209 million (approximately INR 455.5 crores or $55.6 million). The stake acquisition is being done by the fully-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment […]