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Wonderful AI enters Mexico with $300m war chest for enterprise rollout

The applied-AI platform eyes Latin America's pilot-to-production gap, backed by a $150m Series B closed just four months after a $100m

The applied-AI platform eyes Latin America's pilot-to-production gap, backed by a $150m Series B closed just four months after a $100m

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 July 2026
Travel

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Perk lands in Abu Dhabi as Gulf AI ambition reshapes business travel

The AI-native travel platform targets tripled UAE spend by 2028, backed by Abu Dhabi's push to make AI 20% of non-oil GDP.

The AI-native travel platform targets tripled UAE spend by 2028, backed by Abu Dhabi's push to make AI 20% of non-oil GDP.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 4 July 2026
Fintech

ANNA Money Australia bundles AFSL, tax rails and payments for SMEs

The fintech secures its Australian Financial Services Licence and dual government accreditations to build a single operating platform for small businesses.

The fintech secures its Australian Financial Services Licence and dual government accreditations to build a single operating platform for small businesses.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 July 2026
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Transportation & Logistics

VEON anchors $1bn Bangladesh FDI push with $250m digital pledge

The Nasdaq-listed operator's anchor commitment targets connectivity, digital finance and AI in one of South Asia's fastest-growing digital markets.

The Nasdaq-listed operator's anchor commitment targets connectivity, digital finance and AI in one of South Asia's fastest-growing digital markets.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 July 2026
Real Estate

Sustainability

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Azizi and Dubai Islamic Bank tie up on UAE green real estate finance

A new Islamic-finance sustainability pact signals Gulf real estate capital is pivoting toward green lending as UAE developers scale rapidly.

A new Islamic-finance sustainability pact signals Gulf real estate capital is pivoting toward green lending as UAE developers scale rapidly.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

1337 Ventures Launches Inno4Her 2026 Accelerator for FemTech Startups

1337 Ventures opens applications for Inno4Her 2026, a hybrid accelerator supporting women-led and FemTech startups across Southeast Asia.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 6 March 2026

Taranis Capital Launches Exclusive Global Investor Newsletter for Strategic Insights

Taranis Capital has introduced an invitation-only Global Investor Newsletter to provide sophisticated investors with curated updates on fund activations, sector-specific intelligence, and

Disrupts Editorial Team · 5 March 2026

AI & ML

MBZUAI Partners with AWS to Advance AI Research and Skills

MBZUAI and AWS launch a multi-year collaboration to boost AI research, technical training, and startup growth in the UAE.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 5 March 2026

Fintech

Careem Expands Services and AI Enhancements Across the UAE in 2025

Careem grew its Everything App in 2025, expanding services, cities, and AI-powered personalization.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 5 March 2026

AI & ML

Saudi Arabia Showcases Vision 2030 Progress at WEF Davos

Saudi Arabia hosted high-level delegates at WEF 2026, highlighting Vision 2030 initiatives, AI and digital infrastructure investments, advanced manufacturing, health collaborations, and u

Disrupts Editorial Team · 4 March 2026

Fintech

Riyadh Air and Huawei Partner on Smart Aviation

Riyadh Air has signed an MoU with Huawei to build a next-generation digital ecosystem, enhancing booking, loyalty, and travel experiences.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 4 March 2026

AI & ML

Core42 Establishes European Headquarters in Dublin to Scale Sovereign AI Infrastructure

G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastr

Disrupts Editorial Team · 3 March 2026

AI & ML

MBZUAI Opens Applications for First Ph.D. Cohort in Human-Computer Interaction

MBZUAI has opened applications for its first Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction, starting Fall 2026.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 3 March 2026

AI & ML

Snowflake Launches AI Data Cloud on AWS UAE Region

Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on AWS’s UAE region, enabling secure, low-latency, AI-powered data insights while supporting data residency, governance, and enter

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 March 2026

Cybersecurity

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HP Threat Insights Report Reveals Evasive Malware Tactics and Visual Deception

HP’s Threat Insights Report reveals cybercriminals using polished animations, fake updates, and purchasable malware to evade detection, highlighting the need for advanced endpoint securit

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 March 2026

AI & ML

Fintech

botim Integrates Microsoft Azure Voice AI to Advance Fintech Experience

Astra Tech’s botim has integrated Microsoft Azure’s Voice Live API, enabling real-time voice AI for seamless communication and fintech services, reinforcing its evolution into a fintech-f

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 March 2026

AI & ML

ADSM Partners with Saal.ai to Embed AI in Executive Leadership

Abu Dhabi School of Management collaborates with Saal.ai to integrate AI-driven decision intelligence into management education, equipping future leaders with data-powered tools to enhanc

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 March 2026

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AI & ML

Parkin deploys ticketless ANPR parking at Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai

Parkin has signed a five-year deal to roll out AI-enabled numberplate recognition and a fully digital parking system at Al Ghurair Centre.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

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Biotech

BellaSeno pivotal trial enrols 30 women for absorbable breast scaffold

The Leipzig-based regenerative medtech firm reports 83% mean breast volume retention and zero scaffold-related complications in its first-in-human safety cohort.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

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AI & ML

Cipher9 invests $2m in Goooo to establish AI trading research labs

Investment firm Cipher9 is backing Goooo's new AI Research Labs with $2m to develop autonomous trading agents and prediction market infrastructure.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

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Biologics

Junshi Biosciences licenses IL-17A antibody roconkibart to Fosun Wanbang

Junshi Biosciences will receive RMB215m upfront plus milestones and royalties under a Greater China licensing deal for its anti-IL-17A antibody.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

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Enterprise Software

Splashtop and Misora Connect bundle SIM-based remote access for Japan

Splashtop K.K. and Misora Connect are co-selling a SIM-backed remote access product targeting factories, retail stores and edge devices across Japan.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 3 July 2026

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Biologics

GNI Group completes JPY 44.8bn acquisition of Ayumi Pharmaceutical

GNI Group has acquired Ayumi Pharmaceutical from Blackstone, adding an 83% Japanese acetaminophen market share to its four-region biopharma platform.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 2 July 2026

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Enterprise Software

EXE and Ipsos launch GCC workforce sentiment tracker

The quarterly People Pulse survey of 1,500 GCC employees finds high advocacy masking burnout rates 17 points above the global average.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 2 July 2026

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Genomics

Roche divarasib beats first-gen KRAS G12C drugs in Phase III NSCLC trial

Roche's Krascendo 1 study showed divarasib improved both progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib or adagrasib in previously treated KRAS G12C lung cancer

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 2 July 2026

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Enterprise Software

Micware posts FY2026 revenue of $140m after Nasdaq debut

The Japan-based automotive software supplier grew net income by 19.6% in fiscal 2026 and raised $26.2m via a May Nasdaq IPO.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 2 July 2026

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Digital Health

Startup Coalition and DSIT launch Pitch in Whitehall competition

UK startups have until 24 July to apply for a government proof-of-concept contract under the Green Compute challenge.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 1 July 2026

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Datatech

Trafigura sponsors AEW 2026 with $1bn Gabon deal and cobalt push

Commodity trader Trafigura will be a Silver Sponsor at African Energy Week 2026, backed by a $1bn Gabon oil prepayment and a DRC cobalt supply

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 1 July 2026

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Biologics

Candel Therapeutics opens Phase 3 AURORA trial for CAN-2409 in NSCLC

Candel has activated the first site in its 150-site pivotal AURORA trial, testing viral immunotherapy aglatimagene against docetaxel in ICI-refractory lung cancer.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 1 July 2026

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Featured Articles

1337 Ventures opens applications for Inno4Her 2026, a hybrid accelerator supporting women-led and FemTech startups across Southeast Asia.

Taranis Capital has introduced an invitation-only Global Investor Newsletter to provide sophisticated investors with curated updates on fund activations, sector-specific intelligence, and

MBZUAI and AWS launch a multi-year collaboration to boost AI research, technical training, and startup growth in the UAE.

Careem grew its Everything App in 2025, expanding services, cities, and AI-powered personalization.

Saudi Arabia hosted high-level delegates at WEF 2026, highlighting Vision 2030 initiatives, AI and digital infrastructure investments, advanced manufacturing, health collaborations, and u

Riyadh Air has signed an MoU with Huawei to build a next-generation digital ecosystem, enhancing booking, loyalty, and travel experiences.

G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastr

MBZUAI has opened applications for its first Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction, starting Fall 2026.

Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on AWS’s UAE region, enabling secure, low-latency, AI-powered data insights while supporting data residency, governance, and enter

HP’s Threat Insights Report reveals cybercriminals using polished animations, fake updates, and purchasable malware to evade detection, highlighting the need for advanced endpoint securit

Astra Tech’s botim has integrated Microsoft Azure’s Voice Live API, enabling real-time voice AI for seamless communication and fintech services, reinforcing its evolution into a fintech-f

Abu Dhabi School of Management collaborates with Saal.ai to integrate AI-driven decision intelligence into management education, equipping future leaders with data-powered tools to enhanc

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