Middle East

AI-powered customer-experience platform Clarity, formerly Anecdote, secures $12M led by Prosus Ventures.

Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara raises up to $2.4B in the region’s largest asset-backed facility, refinancing prior debt and supporting new credit and payment products, accelerating growth,

Apave Group has opened a state-of-the-art testing lab in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its UAE presence.

Botim and CBE launch a landmark partnership, enabling Ethiopians in the UAE to send secure, flexible remittances to Ethiopia via direct accounts, cash pick-up, and mobile wallets, boostin

Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 crowned champions in Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 at SEF Arena, Riyadh.

GCC-based VC firm VentureSouq closes its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage startups across MENA in payments, digital banking, InsurTech, and AI-driven solutions, backed by top re

DXC Technology collaborates with startups via STARTUP AUTOBAHN to develop AI-powered solutions for automotive and manufacturing, enhancing multilingual vehicle safety, smart robotics, and

Cognizant and ServiceNow strengthen their partnership in the Middle East, delivering AI-powered solutions to streamline operations, drive growth, and accelerate digital transformation for

Spoilz, a Saudi game developer, raises funding from Merak Capital and Impact46 to expand mobile game development, LiveOps, and AI-powered pipelines, aiming to bring culturally resonant, g

Incorta’s No Limits summit returns to Riyadh on September 4, showcasing unified data platforms, AI, and analytics driving measurable outcomes across Saudi public and private sectors.

Wio Bank PJSC has launched a direct integration with Xero, giving UAE SMEs and accountants seamless bank feeds, automated reconciliation, and real-time insights—streamlining finance opera

Reboot Coding Institute is launching AI programs for professionals and youth in Bahrain, including the AI Generalists Program and AI First workshops, to equip participants with practical

Emirates signs MoU with Crypto.com to explore integrating crypto payments, aligning with Dubai’s push for financial innovation and appealing to a younger, digital-first customer base.

Backed by a $20M investment from Unique Properties, AIR unveils an AI-native platform to transform property transactions in Dubai, blending machine intelligence with human expertise for s

Vertiv hosted a hands-on training in Riyadh, showcasing advanced switchgear and busbar technologies to support Saudi Arabia’s growing digital infrastructure and Vision 2030 goals.

Dubai Land Department invites Emiratis to join its Real Estate Broker Programme, enhancing national talent participation with specialised training, licensing, and incentives to strengthen

ZIGChain unveils its mainnet beta, enabling high-performance DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, and Shariah-compliant finance with a $100M fund backing, aiming to revolutionize programm

Property Finder welcomes Owen Wilson to its Board, aiming to boost innovation and leadership across MENA’s real estate landscape.

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Airbus signs MoU with Cluster 2 to deploy smart airport solutions across 22 Saudi airports, enhancing efficiency, safety, and coordination with Agnet Turnaround.

e& UAE, Nokia, and MediaTek achieve 5.8 Gbps speeds in the region’s first 6CC 5G SA trial, unlocking ultra-fast downloads and paving the way for 5G Advanced.