Sunshine in the Server Room: Beyon Plugs Into the Sun

Beyon has announced the expansion of its green data centre portfolio during Gateway Gulf 2026. A third data centre will soon run entirely on renewable energy once Phase 5 of the Beyon Solar Park programme wraps up. H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon Group, attended the announcement.

Beyon developed Phase 5 with Almoayyed Solar, investing roughly BD544,500. The project covers 14,000 square meters and includes 2,292 solar panels, adding up to 1.5 MWp. Once finished, it should generate about 2.5 GWh of clean energy yearly. Consequently, it will cut carbon emissions by more than 1,585 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

This milestone didn't appear overnight. Last year at Gateway Gulf 2025, Phase 3 powered Beyon's Tier III Certified Data Center in Hamala entirely with renewables. Then, in 2026, Phase 4 turned Total CX's Customer Contact Centre into Bahrain's first green contact centre.

Beyon Group CEO Andrew Kvaalseth believes data centre growth should go hand in hand with sustainability. Likewise, Almoayyed International Group Chairman Mohammed Almoayyed praised the partnership's lasting commitment to clean energy. Ultimately, as demand for cloud and digital services grows, Beyon keeps building resilient infrastructure while supporting Bahrain's carbon-reduction ambitions.

Trust, Verified: How Abu Dhabi Just Became the Home Base for Honest AI

Context Labs B.V. ("Context Labs"), the AI Data Infrastructure company, announced a strategic investment from 22/x, the Abu Dhabi-based AI-native investment and incubation platform established by the Nowais family. Together, they signed a long-term agreement to establish regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Moreover, the move accelerates expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Here's the thing: AI is only as good as the data beneath it. Context Labs tackles that problem head-on. Its platform verifies data cryptographically at the source and keeps a tamper-proof fabric with full lineage.

As a result, every model and decision traces back to verified data.

Next, consider the Context Labs AI Distillery™. It lets organizations run frontier and open-weight models inside their own data centers. Consequently, companies keep control of their information and their IP.

Meanwhile, the partners will target energy, utilities and critical infrastructure first. Operators gain auditable data, which helps them respond to regulatory demands.

Finally, 22/x brings deep regional relationships and a clear mission: build here, build to last, and build in service of the Nation.

Finger-Lickin' Goes Futuristic: KFC Muse Lands in Dubai

KFC just opened something bold. On October 31, the world's first KFC Muse launched in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai. It's a fully immersive, two-story restaurant built around how people want to eat today.

Dubai isn't a random pick, either. As appetite for chicken grows across the region, the brand wants to modernize its image, and this city dares to imagine the extraordinary.

At the center sits the Kinetic Bucket, a live canvas that orchestrates content, light, and sound. Consequently, the space feels alive and responsive.

Meanwhile, the new visual identity takes the spotlight, yet the brand's legacy still shines through.

Next, let's talk drinks. KWENCH by KFC makes its UAE debut here, serving Boba Refreshers, Krunch Shakes, Sparkling Lemonades, and Iced Coffees.

Then there's KFC MIX'D. You pick your chicken, add sauces, finish with a sprinkle, and mix it all together. In other words, you're in control.

Scott Mezvinky, Global CEO of KFC, calls this the shift from QSR to QXR: quality experience restaurant. Likewise, Mohamed Alabbar of Americana Restaurants says the goal is an experience the world has never seen.

Finally, Seoul gets its own KFC Muse by year's end. Altogether, expect more immersive restaurants worldwide.