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The Digital Frontier: The Rise of Automation and Control in the Middle East and Africa

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is no longer simply a consumer of industrial technology; it is rapidly transforming into a dynamic hub for advanced manufacturing, smart infrastructure, and energy innovation. At the heart of this dramatic shift is the booming Automation and Control Market, which is instrumental in realizing ambitious national visions for economic diversification and industrial modernization.

This market segment—encompassing everything from complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to simple sensors and advanced robotics—is witnessing accelerated adoption, driven by a powerful confluence of economic strategy and technological necessity.

National Visions Fueling Digital Transformation

The primary catalyst for automation adoption in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is the strategic mandate to diversify economies away from a primary reliance on hydrocarbon revenues. Initiatives like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Industry 4.0 strategy…

The Intelligent Home: How Smart Appliances are Redefining Daily Life

The home of the future is no longer a concept from science fiction; it is rapidly becoming a reality, largely thanks to the revolution in smart home appliances. These connected devices are transforming the mundane chores of daily life into seamless, automated experiences, shifting the focus from simply doing tasks to simply living.

The Core of the Smart Revolution: Convenience and Control

At the heart of this market boom is the simple desire for more convenience and absolute control. We are moving far beyond the simple timer function. Today's smart appliances are designed to not only perform a task but to perform it better and smarter.

Imagine a refrigerator that not only tracks your inventory but can also suggest recipes based on what you have on hand, or a washing machine that automatically detects the fabric type and soil level to optimize water…

Dear All,

the website host has shut down the forum site. We now have access to groups. It works in the same way as the previous forum it is just what is going on in the background that has changed.

Phil

Welcome to our group Wessex Group! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.

The home page calendar will shortly be updated with this information.

The dates in this period are:

12th April 2025 10am to 6pm

26th April 2025 1pm to 6pm

3rd to 4th May 2025 10pm start on Saturday, 4pm close on Sunday.

17th May 2025 1pm to 6pm

Hi all,

Have recently moved to Holbury and am just wondering if anyone plays 40k here at all? Have collected armies for a while but never actually played any games before now and am looking for a club where a newcomer to the gaming side of the hobby could come and learn the ropes and meet up for games now and then.

lead your regiment in the relief off khartoum 4 brave volunteers all ready room for 5 more. every thing supplied you may join on the day or let me know hear. the mahdist will be dice controlled and you will be in competition with your fellow officers map moves will trigger battels hopefully several on the day winner get to khartoum in time with most points. BY FAIR MEANS OR FOUL this is a game played for fun. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THAT CAN NOT MAKE THE MEETING.

eny one looking for game 12th november 2 of us plenty of room for more no need to reply turn up and ask.

Hello,

We hope to be moving to Hollybrook shortly and I have been Wargaming since 1970,s.

I have just come back after a long gap and would be interested in coming along .

Regards

Stephen