Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
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
Fintech
Franklin Templeton Launches HeadStart to Boost Saudi Women in Finance
Franklin Templeton, in collaboration with PNU and global partners, launched HeadStart, a program providing Saudi female students with education and hands-on experience in
Emirates Growth Fund and Hub71 Partner to Boost UAE SMEs and Scaleups
The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) and Hub71 have signed a strategic MoU to support UAE SMEs and growth-stage companies by combining growth capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access, strength
AI & ML
Velents.ai Raises $1.5M and Launches Agent.sa, the First Arabic-Speaking AI Employee
Velents.ai secures $1.5M to launch Agent.sa — the first Arabic-speaking AI employee for enterprises in the Middle East — redefining workplace automation and empowering organizations with
Kerno Enterprises and Intel Partner to Develop AI and Edge Computing Solutions in UAE
Kerno Enterprises teams up with Intel to co-develop high-performance AI, universal, and edge computing solutions, producing enterprise-class servers locally in Dubai, supporting the UAE’s
Abu Dhabi Launches Regulatory Framework to Drive Global Food Innovation
ADAFSA, QCC, and ADIO unveil a new regulatory framework for novel foods, accelerating market entry, supporting advanced food technologies, and positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader in
STARZPLAY and e& Egypt Partner to Deliver Premium Entertainment and Sports
STARZPLAY teams up with e& Egypt to offer Emerald customers exclusive access to global movies, series, and live sports, enhancing digital entertainment experiences across Egypt with a
ENOC and Amazon UAE Partner to Redefine Retail and Last-Mile Delivery
ENOC has signed a strategic MoU with Amazon UAE to combine its extensive retail network with Amazon’s advanced technologies, including Just Walk Out shopping and faster delivery solutions
EDB Premieres “The Multiplier Effect” Documentary in UAE
Emirates Development Bank unveiled The Multiplier Effect, a documentary showcasing UAE entrepreneurs whose ventures are driving economic growth.
Property Finder Invests in Stake to Accelerate Digital Real Estate Innovation
Property Finder strengthens its support for MENA’s proptech ecosystem by investing in Stake, a leading digital real estate investment platform.
Fintech