Biotech
Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
AI & ML
NVIDIA Expands BioNeMo Platform to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery
NVIDIA has expanded its BioNeMo platform with new models, tools, and partnerships, enabling autonomous, AI-driven biology and drug discovery while reducing R&D costs and speeding up s
Hub71 Partners with UAE–India CEPA to Accelerate Indian Startups into Abu Dhabi
Hub71 teams up with the UAE–India CEPA Council to onboard winning Indian startups into Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, providing mentorship, market entry support, and pathways for regional sc
AI & ML
Vertiv Report Highlights AI as a Catalyst for Next-Generation Data Center Innovation
A new Vertiv™ Frontiers report reveals how AI-driven workloads are reshaping data center design and operations, accelerating trends such as high-voltage DC power, distributed AI, energy a
AI & ML
Governata Raises $4M to Power Saudi AI-Ready Data
Governata, Saudi Arabia’s first Arabic-first enterprise data governance platform, secures $4M seed funding to expand across the Kingdom and MENA, enabling organizations to build AI-ready,
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Warns Middle East Users About Fake Investment Platforms
Kaspersky alerts UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt users to fake investment platforms that steal personal and financial data.
Biotech
AI & ML
WHX Dubai Launches Dedicated Biotech & Life Sciences Zone to Drive Regional Innovation
World Health Expo Dubai introduces a Biotech & Life Sciences Zone, highlighting AI-driven research, advanced therapeutics, and regional R&D growth, positioning the Middle East as
Fintech
botim Launches “Let Your Money Say botimmm” Campaign
botim’s new campaign celebrates meaningful money moments, showing how sending money connects loved ones, supports everyday life, and expresses care.
AI & ML
Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Agent Pay in the UAE
Mastercard introduces Agent Pay in the UAE, enabling AI-driven transactions in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim and fintech Dataiera, marking a major step in advancing intelligent, secur
Biotech
World Health Expo to Debut in Dubai in February 2026 with Major Government Participation
World Health Expo (WHX), formerly Arab Health, will debut in Dubai in February 2026, bringing together UAE health authorities, global exhibitors, and healthcare leaders to drive policy di
AI & ML
Hub71 Launches Smart Mobility Gateway for Startups in Abu Dhabi’s SAVI Cluster
Hub71 launches a gateway connecting smart mobility startups to Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster, offering market access, regulatory support, and collaboration opportunities to drive innovation in
Fintech
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: Engineering the Capital Network
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 will bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators f
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.
Fintech
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
Fintech
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
