AI & ML
Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
Blockchain
MoneyGram, Pairpoint, and eToro Join Midnight Blockchain as Founding Node Operators
Midnight Foundation enlists MoneyGram, Pairpoint, and eToro as federated node operators, advancing privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure for payments, IoT, and regulated fintech, e
Saudi Esports Federation Partners with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to Boost National Talent
The Saudi Esports Federation signs MoUs with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to develop skills, training programs, and career pathways for national esports talent, advancing Saudi Arabia’s
Wizbizla: Educating Expats to Combat Scams in Dubai
After losing her life savings to a scam, Amber Waheed founded Wizbizla to educate expats, verify credentials, and provide a trusted marketplace, combining AI-driven awareness with communi
Skydrops Secures £20M from GEM to Scale AWG Water Solutions
Skydrops, a Qatar-based cleantech company, secures £20M from GEM to expand its atmospheric water generation plants, supporting global growth, sustainable water production, and premium reu
Fintech
LEAP 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Showcase the Future of Global Technology
The fifth edition of LEAP 2026 will bring together global tech leaders, startups, and investors in Riyadh from 13–16 April 2026, highlighting innovation across AI, fintech, climate tech,
Blockchain
Dubai Launches Phase Two of Real Estate Tokenization Pilot with Secondary Trading
Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt have launched Phase Two of Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenization Pilot, enabling controlled secondary trading of tokenized property assets to improve liquidi
Fintech
Emirates NBD Launches Carbon Calculator to Help Customers Track Their Environmental Impact
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Al Ramz Capital have launched the region’s first trading competition, offering investors a chance to win up to 1 million Etihad Guest Miles monthly.
Fintech
Botim Money Expands Digital Investing Suite with Fractional Silver
Botim Money has launched digital silver investing in its ‘Invest’ feature, allowing UAE users to buy, sell, and manage fractional silver holdings from AED 10.
Fintech
Mashreq Launches Seamless Cross-Border Banking for UAE-Based Pakistani Customers
Mashreq has introduced a fully digital service allowing Pakistani nationals in the UAE to open Mashreq Pakistan accounts remotely, manage balances across both countries in a single app, a
Fintech
Saudi Central Bank Grants First Open Banking License to Lean Technologies
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued the Kingdom’s first Major Payment Institution license for Open Banking to Lean Technologies, marking a definiti
Fintech
ADX and Al Ramz Launch UAE’s First Investment and Trading Competition
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Al Ramz Capital have launched the region’s first trading competition, offering investors a chance to win up to 1 million Etihad Guest Miles monthly.
Cybersecurity
ExtraHop Expands Modern Network Detection and Response into Saudi Arabia
ExtraHop enters Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs, offering its NDR platform to secure critical infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
Taranis Capital Identifies GCC as Global Epicentre for Data Centres and Biotech
Dubai-based investment firm Taranis Capital has released a strategic outlook designating the GCC as a primary global hub for data centres, biotechnology
Fintech
Rentify Launches UAE’s First Rent-Native Infrastructure Layer with Rentify Pay
Rentify introduces Rentify Pay, a comprehensive digital platform streamlining rent payments and the rental ecosystem in the UAE.
Fintech
Wio Bank Partners with Kibsons to Enhance Supply Chain Finance and Customer Rewards
Wio Bank PJSC partners with UAE grocery retailer Kibsons to provide supply chain finance solutions and cash-back benefits for customers.
Fintech
Shahbandr Partners with Tabby to Expand Flexible Payments for Saudi E-Commerce
Shahbandr has partnered with Tabby to integrate flexible, interest-free payment options for online merchants in Saudi Arabia.
Biotech
Albatha Healthcare Acquires Majority Stake in Insights Psychology to Expand Mental Health Services in the UAE
Albatha Healthcare Group has acquired a majority stake in Insights Psychology, strengthening its footprint in psychological and mental health services.
Biotech
Gulf Medical University Wins Third Edition of LabQ Inter-University Quiz
Final-year laboratory science students competed at LabQ, held at WHX Labs, with Gulf Medical University taking top honors.
Biotech