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LatAm fintech funding doubles, concentrating in Mexico and Brazil

LatAm fintech VC surged to $1.05bn in Q2 2026, with Mexico and Brazil claiming nine of the region's ten largest deals.

LatAm fintech VC surged to $1.05bn in Q2 2026, with Mexico and Brazil claiming nine of the region's ten largest deals.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 16 August 2026
Cybersecurity

AI & ML

AISI Anthropic deception test reframes AI risk for UK business

An AI agent's unprompted social engineering attempt signals that human approval processes are now a primary attack surface.

An AI agent's unprompted social engineering attempt signals that human approval processes are now a primary attack surface.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 20 August 2026
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AlFaris International Appoints Nicholas Bingham as Strategic Advisor

AlFaris International Group has appointed Taranis Capital Founder and CEO Nicholas S. Bingham as Strategic Advisor to support its growth strategy.

AlFaris International Group has announced the appointment of Nicholas S. Bingham, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Taranis Capital, as a Strategic Advisor to the Group.

AlFaris International Appoints Nicholas Bingham as Strategic Advisor · 6 August 2026
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Wellbeing

Edenred UAE wins central bank approval to licence payroll platform

A stored-value facility licence would formalise Edenred's role paying 2.5 million workers, spotlighting UAE's push for migrant financial inclusion.

A stored-value facility licence would formalise Edenred's role paying 2.5 million workers, spotlighting UAE's push for migrant financial inclusion.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 11 August 2026
Blockchain

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ANNA integrates digital token identifiers into global securities bureau

Digital assets gain mainstream financial plumbing as ANNA folds crypto and tokenised asset identifiers into its 146-million-ISIN reference hub.

Digital assets gain mainstream financial plumbing as ANNA folds crypto and tokenised asset identifiers into its 146-million-ISIN reference hub.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 20 August 2026

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Tesla Turmoil and Trade Tensions Test Global Markets Amid UAE Strength

Tesla’s stock tumbles amid political risks, while global markets face trade uncertainty.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 10 June 2025

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Brink’s and Meedaf Launch Strategic JV to Transform Cash and ATM Services in the UAE

Brink’s partners with Meedaf to launch a transformative joint venture, enhancing cash management, ATM services, and digital retail solutions across the UAE and GCC through cutting-edge te

Disrupts Editorial Team · 9 June 2025

UAE Space Agency Secures CIPS Ethics Kitemark for Third Year

The UAE Space Agency remains the only space agency globally to earn the CIPS Ethics Kitemark, reinforcing its commitment to ethical procurement, transparency, and global best practices.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 5 June 2025

Emirates Partners with Al Ain FC Ahead of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Emirates becomes Official Partner of Al Ain FC, supporting the club’s FIFA Club World Cup™ journey and the 25/26 season, reinforcing the UAE's growing role in global football.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 4 June 2025

Fintech

Rillet Raises $25M Series A to Reinvent ERP for the AI Era

AI-native ERP platform Rillet secures $25M Series A led by Sequoia to modernize accounting workflows with real-time automation, helping finance teams close books faster and make smarter d

Disrupts Editorial Team · 3 June 2025

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Greenlite AI Raises $15M to Scale Regulatory-Trusted AI Compliance Agents

Greenlite AI secures $15M Series A to expand its AI agents for KYC, AML, and compliance.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 June 2025

Blockchain

Born to Disrupt – Web3, Stablecoins, and the Future of Digital Economies with Ahmed Amer

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 June 2025

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Airwallex Secures $300M Series F to Power Global Fintech Expansion

Airwallex raises $300M at a $6.2B valuation to expand into Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, strengthening its global fintech infrastructure and enabling borderless banking for 15

Disrupts Editorial Team · 29 May 2025

ADIO Launches Talent Programmes to Advance Emirati Industrial Leadership

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office unveils new talent programmes to equip Emiratis with AI and Industry 4.0 skills, supporting industrial growth and leadership in Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing s

Disrupts Editorial Team · 28 May 2025

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Fintech Fringe Launches Marketplace to Support UK Fintech Scaleups

Fintech Fringe introduces Marketplace, a new platform feature offering UK fintechs direct access to expert support across compliance, talent, and fundraising—accelerating growth with AI-p

Disrupts Editorial Team · 28 May 2025

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NSG Wins Best Next-Gen Satellite Application

Neo Space Group secures top honors at BroadcastPro Awards for its cutting-edge In-Flight Connectivity solution, redefining passenger experiences with global, high-speed satellite internet

Disrupts Editorial Team · 23 May 2025

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eToro Partners with Generali to Launch Life Insurance and Retirement Plans in France

eToro teams up with Generali to offer digital life insurance and retirement savings products in France, marking a key expansion through its local subsidiary, eToro Patrimoine.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 22 May 2025

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The Datatech Times

Data Centres

Castrol ON PG25 cooling fluids win NVIDIA data centre validation

Castrol's direct-to-chip fluids have passed NVIDIA's technical review for AI factory infrastructure, covering thermal stability, corrosion resistance and supply-chain

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 18 August 2026

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Digital Health

Radar Healthcare acquires Cemplicity in patient outcomes push

Radar Healthcare has bought patient experience platform Cemplicity to link PREMs and PROMs data with its quality and safety workflows.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 13 August 2026

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The Cleantech Times

Waste Valorisation & Symbiosis

Grand Teton recycling pilot cuts landfill waste despite record visits

A public-private pilot at Colter Bay Village diverted 3,400 lb of hard-to-recycle materials and lifted recycling rates 15% during the park

The Cleantech Times Editorial Team · 16 June 2026

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AI & ML

du Business targets 10,000 UAE SMEs with free Agentic AI training

The UAE telecoms operator will deliver hands-on agentic AI workshops to SMEs in phases, aligned with the country's national AI agenda.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 18 August 2026

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Biotech

UK AI funding hits $9.6bn in H1 2026, up 360% year on year

Tracxn data shows five companies absorbed 84% of capital raised, with London capturing 98% of the national total.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 11 August 2026

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Advanced Energy & Grid

Vallourec targets 10-15% EBITDA from geothermal by 2030

The French tubular-steel group hosted an investor deep dive outlining a geothermal addressable market it estimates could reach 400,000 tonnes by decade-end.

The Cleantech Times Editorial Team · 16 June 2026

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The Datatech Times

AI & ML

Why AI spend is outpacing enterprise budgets

Toro Solutions' Katie Barnett argues that AI cost governance is failing as agentic tools and sprawling tool estates drive unpredictable consumption.

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 18 August 2026

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Biologics

MiNK Therapeutics reports Day 28 survival data from agenT-797 Phase 2

Early observations from MiNK's randomised Phase 2 in severe hypoxemic pneumonia showed treated patients alive, afebrile and off ventilator support at Day 28.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 10 August 2026

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The Cleantech Times

Advanced Energy & Grid

General Fusion clears SEC hurdle in SPAC listing push

The Vancouver fusion developer's F-4 registration was declared effective on 12 June, with a shareholder vote set for 6 July 2026.

The Cleantech Times Editorial Team · 16 June 2026

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The Datatech Times

Quantum

GCC quantum economy tops $5bn as active players near 60

A new Deep Knowledge Group audit maps 54 quantum organisations across the Gulf, with aggregate commitments exceeding $5bn and the ecosystem tipped to pass 100

The Datatech Times Editorial Team · 17 August 2026

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Digital Health

Carvolix secures €30m debt financing from Claret Capital Partners

The French medtech firm will use the growth loan to commercialise TAVIpilot, its FDA-cleared AI-guided software for transcatheter aortic valve procedures.

The Biotech Times Editorial Team · 9 August 2026

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The Cleantech Times

Circular Materials & Green Chemistry

IperionX acquires Camden assets to expand Titan critical minerals base

The NASDAQ-listed developer is paying $3m for adjacent Tennessee mineral rights, stockpiles and infrastructure to consolidate its rare earth and titanium position.

The Cleantech Times Editorial Team · 16 June 2026

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Featured Articles

Tesla’s stock tumbles amid political risks, while global markets face trade uncertainty.

Brink’s partners with Meedaf to launch a transformative joint venture, enhancing cash management, ATM services, and digital retail solutions across the UAE and GCC through cutting-edge te

The UAE Space Agency remains the only space agency globally to earn the CIPS Ethics Kitemark, reinforcing its commitment to ethical procurement, transparency, and global best practices.

Emirates becomes Official Partner of Al Ain FC, supporting the club’s FIFA Club World Cup™ journey and the 25/26 season, reinforcing the UAE's growing role in global football.

AI-native ERP platform Rillet secures $25M Series A led by Sequoia to modernize accounting workflows with real-time automation, helping finance teams close books faster and make smarter d

Greenlite AI secures $15M Series A to expand its AI agents for KYC, AML, and compliance.

Airwallex raises $300M at a $6.2B valuation to expand into Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, strengthening its global fintech infrastructure and enabling borderless banking for 15

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office unveils new talent programmes to equip Emiratis with AI and Industry 4.0 skills, supporting industrial growth and leadership in Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing s

Fintech Fringe introduces Marketplace, a new platform feature offering UK fintechs direct access to expert support across compliance, talent, and fundraising—accelerating growth with AI-p

Neo Space Group secures top honors at BroadcastPro Awards for its cutting-edge In-Flight Connectivity solution, redefining passenger experiences with global, high-speed satellite internet

eToro teams up with Generali to offer digital life insurance and retirement savings products in France, marking a key expansion through its local subsidiary, eToro Patrimoine.

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