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IBM and partners move AI from pilot to production at LEAP 2026; scalable, secure AI for business. IBM at LEAP 2026 From AI experimentation to AI-Powered productivity As Saudi Arabia accelerates Vision 2030 and AI ambitions, organizations are looking beyond experimentation to deliver measurable business outcomes. At LEAP 2026, IBM and our Partners showcase how enterprises can move AI initiatives from pilot to production by combining AI agents, trusted data, intelligent automation, and hybrid cloud. As the partner of choice for Saudi and regional organizations, IBM aims to transform AI investments into scalable, secure, and business-ready solutions that drive productivity, innovation, and growth. Ready to turn AI ambition into business impact? Meet us and our Partners at the IBM at LEAP 2026 or request a meeting with IBM executives and SMEs. Step into the future with IBM and our Partners at stand H1 C50. Discover cutting-edge solutions, get hands-on with transformative technologies, and connect with the experts shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. Saudi Business Machines (SBM) is Saudi Arabia’s trusted leader in enterprise Information Technology and telecommunications solutions, playing a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s digital transformation since 1981. Founded in 1981, SBM has a strong national presence with regional branches in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, and Jubail and operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our roots go back to 1968, when our parent company, E.A. Juffali & Brothers, became the official agent of IBM in Saudi Arabia, a partnership that laid the foundation for decades of innovation and excellence. Today, SBM proudly serves as the exclusive General Marketing and Services Representative of IBM World Trade Corporation in the Kingdom in addition to various partnerships across the IT ecosystem with leading international technology companies. We bring together global technology and local expertise to deliver end-to-end IT solutions across AI, cybersecurity, data science, infrastructure, cloud, IoT, enterprise platforms, and consultancy, all tailored to support the goals of Vision 2030 and beyond. SBM doesn’t just implement technology, but in addition connects strategy to execution, helping clients unlock new value, operate with resilience, and build what’s next. Since 1996, eSolutions has been a leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management and digital transformation solutions across the Middle East, with a strong and established presence in the Saudi Arabia market. As an IBM Platinum Business Partner and one of the region’s most experienced IBM Maximo specialists, eSolutions has supported major organizations across Saudi Arabia in managing complex, mission-critical assets and improving operational performance. Over the past decade, we have delivered more than 110 IBM Maximo projects in KSA and 250+ projects in GCC across sectors including Government, Education, Infrastructure, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Healthcare, and large Facilities. eSolution expertise covers the full IBM Maximo lifecycle, including consulting, implementation, integration, upgrades, managed services, support, and migration to the IBM Maximo Application Suite. By combining deep local market knowledge with proven industry practices, eSolutions helps Saudi organizations improve asset reliability, reduce operational risk, optimize maintenance costs, and make smarter data-driven decisions. iSolution is a leading technology and digital transformation company helping public- and private-sector organizations across the MENA region modernize their operations, integrate complex technology environments, and accelerate innovation through cloud, data, AI, integration, and managed services. Unique solution iSolution will bring to LEAP: UnifAi is an enterprise integration and API management platform that brings application integration, API lifecycle management, microservices orchestration, deployment automation, security, and monitoring into one unified, self-service environment. It helps organizations connect cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and legacy systems faster while simplifying deployment, governance, and scalability. Riyadh Air Riyadh Air, powered by IBM, designed its AI‑native operating model from the ground up, free from legacy systems and built for the demands of the digital era. Think Newsletter: stay informed about cutting-edge breakthroughs in AI, new solutions, industry trends and upcoming events.

The Ned Doha hotel houses 350 artworks by 95 artists; Doha cements status as Middle East art hub Where the art world checks in | Art Basel Round-the-clock butler services, clinic-grade spas, and starchitect credits have long been par for the course at the world’s top-flight hotels. Amid the ongoing shift toward experiential luxury, however, such properties are increasingly turning to art to assert their cachet. At their best, art hotels offer intimate contexts in which guests can engage with outstanding works – whether sourced from acclaimed private collections, presented through rotating exhibitions programmed in collaboration with local galleries, or even housed in major institutions with on-site accommodation. It’s a savvy means of directly appealing to a discerning clientele and a particularly exciting turn in the ongoing culture-led travel boom, offering nuanced introductions to local scenes – and even privileged access to collections worth crossing the globe for. ...

Alstom signs contract to upgrade Jeddah Airport Innovia APM; faster, more reliable airport transit Reading between the lines: passenger experience beyond the train | Alstom Reading between the lines: passenger experience beyond the train Facebook (Open in a new tab) Twitter (Open in a new tab) Performance & Operations Passenger Experience A good way to evaluate a transport system is to navigate it while dragging a suitcase. Do you see where you need to go? Is the route well lit? Do the screens provide useful information? If your trip is delayed, do you know what to do next? Is your environment working for you, or against you? ...

Golfstaaten investieren in alternative Handels- und Energiekorridore der Golfregion, darunter Seewege, Pipelines und Landrouten; LNG-Knappheit in Europa droht. Alternative Handels- und Energiekorridore der Golfregion Alternative Handels- und Energiekorridore der Golfregion Die Handels- und Energieverbindungen zwischen dem Nahen Osten, Europa und Asien konzentrieren sich auf wenige zentrale Verkehrskorridore. Besonders die Straße von Hormus, die Meerenge Bab al-Mandab am Eingang zum Roten Meer sowie der Suezkanal zählen zu den wichtigsten Nadelöhren des globalen Handels. ...

Hapag-Lloyd equips two million containers with IoT trackers worldwide; real-time visibility enables proactive planning. SAP: Container Tracking – How Real-Time IoT Data Optimizes the Supply Chain - Silicon Saxony HZDR: Why Even Small but Frequent Disruptions Can Cause Quantum Computations to Fail DLR and BMFTR: Space Innovation Cup – Seeking Ideas for Satellite-Based Drone Control KUKA: KUKA AMP Begins Operations in North American Automotive Manufacturing SAP: Container Tracking – How Real-Time IoT Data Optimizes the Supply Chain ...