A s technology reshapes global economies, governments and businesses across the Middle East are facing the same shift: AI and advanced technologies are no longer optional. For the first time, we publish three lists that capture the different forces shaping the Middle East’s technology shift. The Middle East’s Top Tech Leaders in Government highlights senior public-sector leaders running national entities that regulate, secure, and enable technology ecosystems—setting the rules that let innovation to scale safely. The Middle East’s Top Tech Leaders Of Global Companies spotlights the regional leaders at global technology firms who are pushing cloud, platforms, enterprise software, and AI across Middle Eastern markets—translating global capability into local delivery. The Middle East’s Top Tech CEOs recognizes founders and executives leading some of the region’s most influential technology companies – from AI and telecom to cybersecurity champions, defense and digital infrastructure.

Source: Forbes February 09, 2026 14:11 UTC