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Saudi Startup Kilow Launches Culturally-Tailored Digital Health Platform for Sustainable Weight Loss
Kilow, a Saudi-born health app, offers personalized weight loss programs combining lifestyle coaching, medical support, and local insights to meet Saudi Arabia’s wellness goals.
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UK Fintech Marshmallow Raises $90M to Expand Global Financial Services for Newcomers
Marshmallow secures $90M from Portage, BlackRock, and CLP to expand its insurance and financial offerings for migrants in the UK and internationally, reaching a $2B valuation.
Saudi Arabia Launches OceanQuest to Lead Global Deep-Sea Discovery and Innovation
OceanQuest, a new Saudi not-for-profit, launches in Jeddah to advance ocean science, innovation, and global collaboration, aligning with Vision 2030 and the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
Gold Hits Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions and US-China Trade Uncertainty
Gold's price surged to record highs, driven by persistent geopolitical risks and inflation concerns from US-China tariffs, while strong ETF inflows highlight investor confidence in the pr
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Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Groundbreaking Collateral Mirroring Programme for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered and OKX introduce a world-first collateral mirroring programme, allowing institutional clients to use cryptocurrencies and tokenised money market funds as collateral, e
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Visa Champions Digital Payments at GITEX Africa 2025
Visa joins GITEX Africa 2025 as Financial Innovation Partner, showcasing payment innovations, fintech accelerator pitches, and the “Visa Connected Stadium” experience to support Africa’s
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Wio Bank Launches 6% Interest Salary Plan to Boost Financial Wellness
Wio Bank introduces the Wio Personal Salary Plan, offering up to 6% interest and unique financial tools to help UAE residents grow wealth automatically and improve financial well-being.
Ethio Telecom Launches 5G and New Regional Office in Bale Robe
Ethio telecom rolls out 5G in Bale Robe and Assela, inaugurates new South South-East office, boosting digital infrastructure and local development in Ethiopia.
SEE Holding Unveils The Sustainable City 2.0 at AIM Congress 2025
SEE Holding reveals The Sustainable City 2.0 at AIM Congress 2025, an AI-driven, net-zero, human-centric city model focusing on sustainab
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Hawk Raises $56M Series C to Advance AI-Powered AML and Fraud Detection
AI-first anti-financial crime firm Hawk secures $56M to scale product innovation and US expansion, helping banks detect more crime and cu
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Félix Raises $75M to Transform Remittances for Latino Immigrants with AI and Blockchain
Félix secures $75M Series B to expand AI-powered WhatsApp remittances across Latin America, using USDC and blockchain to cut costs and bo
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