Blockchain
Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
Blockchain
botim Money and Binance Explore UAE Crypto Access
botim money and Binance signed an MoU to explore providing secure, compliant digital asset access for UAE users.
Qwacks Secures SAR 1.8M to Advance Saudi Gaming Tech
Qwacks, a Saudi gaming technology startup, has raised SAR 1.8M in pre-seed funding from Merak Capital to scale its unified platform for backend services, AI-driven playtesting, and market
Fintech
Property Finder Awards 2025 Celebrate UAE Real Estate Excellence
The Property Finder Awards 2025 gathered top UAE real estate leaders at the Armani Hotel to honour outstanding agencies, agents, developers, and proptech innovators, spotlighting excellen
AI & ML
Fikra Ventures Partners with Hub71 to Build AI Startups in Abu Dhabi
Fikra Ventures joins Hub71 as a venture studio, creating AI-native startups in-house and forming joint ventures with global AI companies, accelerating commercialisation and scaling from A
AI & ML
AI Academy Opens Applications for Second Chief AI Officer Cohort
The AI Academy launches its second Executive Program for Chief AI Officer, training senior leaders from government and industry in responsible AI governance, large-scale deployment, and s
Cybersecurity
HID Showcases Next-Gen Security Solutions at Intersec Dubai 2026
HID highlights advanced access control, mobile credentials, and passwordless authentication at Intersec Dubai 2026, reinforcing its leadership in cyber-resilient, user-centric security so
Arab Energy Fund Secures Panda Bond Approval in China
The Arab Energy Fund becomes the first MENA multilateral institution approved to issue RMB-denominated Panda Bonds, enhancing funding diversification, fostering China-MENA capital market
AI & ML
WeRide and Uber Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
WeRide and Uber have launched Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi, the first outside the U.S.
Fintech
UAE Financial Sector Sees Growing Female Leadership
The 2025 Discovery Series by Heriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton highlights women’s representation in UAE financial services boards, CROs, and HIAs, revealing progress while identif
Datawave Partners with Cerberus to Develop Singapore–India–Gulf (SING) Subsea Cable System
Datawave secures majority investment from Cerberus to develop the SING subsea cable system, linking the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
AI & ML
Middle East Poised for 5G-Advanced and AI Growth
Huawei’s Allen Tang outlines how 5G-Advanced, Standalone networks, and mobile AI can drive telecom growth in the Middle East.
AI & ML
d-Matrix Secures $275M to Scale AI Inference Chips
Silicon Valley chipmaker d-Matrix raised $275M in Series C funding, backed by Qatar Investment Authority, to scale its in-memory AI inference platform.
Fintech
ADX Lists Region’s First Luxury-Focused ETF in 2026
ADX marked the UAE’s first 2026 financial listing with the Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, expanding investor access to global luxury brands and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position
Fintech
NEO PAY and Wio Bank Launch PoS Lending Solution for UAE SMEs
NEO PAY and Wio Bank partner to offer a PoS lending solution for UAE SMEs, providing quick, sales-linked financing.
Fintech
Property Finder Partners with Stake to Democratize Real Estate
Property Finder and Stake join forces to enable fractional property investment in the UAE, starting from AED500, making real estate accessible to a wider audience while accelerating the d
Fintech
KAFD Restaurants Benoit and Il Baretto Recognized in MICHELIN Guide
Two flagship KAFD restaurants, Benoit and Il Baretto, earn MICHELIN Guide recognition, highlighting Riyadh’s growing culinary scene and the district’s commitment to world-class dining exp
Taranis Capital Receives DFSA Acknowledgement for Disruptive Tech Fund
Taranis Capital Limited has received formal acknowledgement from the DFSA for the establishment of the Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP, marking a key regulatory milestone in its growth ac
Fintech
Cybersecurity
ADIB Hosts UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge to Boost AI-Driven Startup Solutions
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launched the UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, bringing together startups, regulators, and tech leaders to accelerate AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, stren
Fintech