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Khalifa Fund Backs 16 Emirati Ventures at The Rage Festival 2026
The Khalifa Fund is supporting 16 Emirati-led SMEs at Abu Dhabi’s Rage Festival 2026, helping local brands showcase creativity, expand market access, and strengthen entrepreneurship acros
Qatar Set to Gain $1 Billion from Autonomous Vehicles
Strategy& Middle East forecasts Qatar could capture nearly US$1 billion from fully autonomous vehicles by 2035.
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Property Finder Integrates Keyper Rent Payments
Property Finder partners with Keyper to enable monthly rent payments, easing financial pressure for tenants, improving cash flow for landlords, and modernising Dubai’s rental ecosystem th
AI & ML
MBZUAI Launches WAI AI Learning Program
MBZUAI’s WAI initiative empowers youth and seniors with practical AI skills through hands-on sessions, fostering intergenerational learning, curiosity, and digital literacy, supporting th
Blockchain
OJK and VARA Strengthen Virtual Asset Cooperation
OJK and Dubai’s VARA formalize a cross-border MoU to enhance supervision, data sharing, and regulatory alignment for virtual assets, boosting investor protection and promoting responsible
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Mashreq & DIFC Partner to Drive Digital Finance
Mashreq and DIFC sign an MoU to enhance digital banking, wealth solutions, and FinTech innovation, supporting family offices, global investors, and enterprises, reinforcing Dubai’s positi
AI & ML
Dubai AI Festival Returns for Third Edition, Cementing City as Global AI Hub
The 2026 Dubai AI Festival, part of Dubai AI Week, will gather AI experts, government leaders, investors, and start-ups at Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing Dubai’s role as a leading h
Riyadh to Host 2026 RLC Global Forum on Growth and Innovation
The 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, themed “Growth Crossroads,” will gather 2,000+ global leaders to explore trends in trade, AI, consumer experience, and leadership, highlighting Saudi
Strategy& Report Outlines Roadmap for Arab Sporting Success under Vision 2030
A new Strategy& Middle East report highlights how Arab nations can harness sport as an engine for social and economic growth, outlining a roadmap to elevate athletic performance and d
Abu Dhabi Launches First Vertiport Network to Advance Air Mobility
Abu Dhabi Investment Office, in collaboration with GCAA, Abu Dhabi Mobility, and Abu Dhabi Airports, has launched the emirate’s first vertiport network to support eVTOL operations, markin
AI & ML
MoEngage Raises $100M Led by Goldman Sachs to Accelerate Global AI Expansion
AI-led customer engagement platform MoEngage secures $100M from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to expand globally, enhance its Merlin AI suite, and strengthen leadership acro
Khazna Deploys AI-Powered Climate Risk Platform to Future-Proof Data Centers
Khazna Data Centers adopts AlphaGeo to enhance climate resilience, integrating AI-driven risk analytics into operations.
AI & ML
Microsoft Elevates AI Skills and Innovation at Dubai AI Tour
Microsoft’s Dubai AI Tour highlights AI-driven innovation and skills development, launching Microsoft Elevate UAE to train over 300,000 students and government employees, while showcasing
Tensor Debuts World’s First Personal Robocar at DRIFTx 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Silicon Valley’s Tensor showcases its fully autonomous Robocar at DRIFTx 2025, highlighting safe, private, and intelligent mobility.
AI & ML
Dubai’s Luxury Property Market Shows Signs of Maturity
Dubai’s luxury real estate transitions from record growth to sustainable strength, with 737 high-end transactions in Q3 2025, reflecting ongoing international demand, steady prices, and m
Bahrain Sets New Global Benchmark with the World's Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant
Foulath Holding partners with Yellow Door Energy to develop a 123 MWp solar project, including the world’s largest 50 MWp rooftop plant, generating 200 million kWh of clean energy annuall
Biotech
Dubai to Host Largest Global Healthcare Gathering in 2026
WHX in Dubai and WHX Labs will unite 270,000 professionals and 4,800 exhibitors from 180 countries, showcasing innovations across medical devices, diagnostics, and lab technologies from 9
Samsung Launches Galaxy Expert Care for Fast, Genuine Screen Repairs
Samsung Gulf Electronics introduces Galaxy Expert Care, offering convenient, quick, and authentic screen repairs for Galaxy S and Z series devices, with pick-up, delivery, or same-day ser
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