When AI Meets the Bay: Bahrain's Fintech Glow-Up

Dyna.Ai, a global AI-as-a-Service provider headquartered in Singapore, just teamed up with Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). They signed the agreement at Fintech Forward 2026. Together, they'll bring practical, results-driven AI to businesses across Bahrain and the wider GCC.

Here's the thing: AI isn't scarce anymore. However, AI that fits local needs still is. As Carlton Liew puts it, the Middle East isn't one market.

Moreover, PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey shows over a third of regional leaders already integrate AI into their offerings. Still, many need stronger data readiness and governance first.

Since 2018, BFB has supported over 160 startups and teams. Its partner network spans banking, insurance, investment, and technology. Consequently, it acts as the bridge between global technology and local deployment.

Bader Sater says BFB connects the right partners with institutions that can use their technology. Meanwhile, events and workshops will carry Dyna.Ai's customer experience (CX) AI solutions to Bahraini businesses.

Dyna.Ai already powers financial institutions across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Additionally, its solutions have been validated in regulated environments, from Hong Kong's GenAI Sandbox to live bank deployments.

So, what's next? Expect a stronger push into financial services first, then the wider GCC and MENA region.

Green Lights, Bright Future: Hisense Lands Dubai's ESG Seal

Hisense Middle East just earned the Dubai Chamber ESG Label, and it's a big deal. The Chamber's Centre for Responsible Business awards it to organizations with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Hisense is embedding ESG principles across its UAE operations. Meanwhile, the company pushes a broader global agenda, including green factories, low-carbon technologies and zero-carbon manufacturing facilities.

The label offers independent validation. In other words, outside experts confirmed that Hisense turns its commitments into action. Emissions reduction programs and efficiency improvements also help build long-term business resilience.

Jason Ou, President of Hisense MEA and India, put it simply: "We are proud to receive the Dubai Chamber ESG Label." He added that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand.

Hisense also champions ethical conduct, strong governance and employee wellbeing. Furthermore, its Dubai regional headquarters and R&D capabilities support local innovation.

This milestone marks another step in Hisense's sustainability journey. As a result, the company stays committed to responsible growth in the UAE and beyond.

From Sensors to Self-Driving Plants: SUPCON Rolls Into ADIPEC 2026

Energy companies love talking about artificial intelligence. However, the real challenge is connecting AI to the data, control systems and instruments already running in a plant. SUPCON tackles that problem head-on at ADIPEC 2026, taking place 2–5 November at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

SUPCON's Autonomous Operating Plant (AOP) approach carries the theme "Bridging Sensing to Autonomy." It links sensing, analysis, control and optimisation, so operators can move steadily toward smarter operations.

At the AI Zone, SUPCON will showcase its Universal Control System (UCS), Hobre TISOMIC, Time-series Pre-trained Transformer (TPT) industrial AI and an explosion-proof robot. UCS lays the control foundation, while TPT analyses operational data for sharper decisions.

Meanwhile, Hobre TISOMIC handles gas sensing and analysis. The robot, in turn, shows how robotics works in demanding industrial settings.

Importantly, SUPCON builds autonomy step by step. Plants keep their existing systems, and operators add AI where it delivers practical value. Consequently, teams strengthen efficiency, asset optimisation, process safety and decision-making.

Kenneth Lim, Strategy & Marketing Director at SUPCON International Business Pte. Ltd., sums it up: AI's value depends on how well it works in real industrial environments.

Stop by Booth AI_S9 at the AI Zone. For more details, visit global.supcon.com.