AI & ML
Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
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Wio Bank and Xero Partner to Simplify SME Accounting in the UAE
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 Expands AI Training for Bahrain’s Workforce and Youth
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
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Blockchain
Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Integrate Crypto Payments
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.
AIR Launches AI-Native Real Estate Platform in UAE
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 Advances Digital Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with Power Training Event
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 Opens Registration for Emirati Real Estate Broker Programme to Boost National Talent
Dubai Land Department invites Emiratis to join its Real Estate Broker Programme, enhancing national talent participation with specialised training, licensing, and incentives to strengthen
Blockchain
ZIGChain Launches Mainnet Beta, Pioneering DeFi and Shariah-Compliant Real-World Asset Tokenization
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 Appoints REA Group CEO Owen Wilson to Board
Property Finder welcomes Owen Wilson to its Board, aiming to boost innovation and leadership across MENA’s real estate landscape.
Property Finde
Airbus and Cluster 2 Partner to Digitally Transform Saudi Airports
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 Middle East’s First 6CC Aggregation in 5G SA
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.
EMSTEEL Secures “AA” MSCI ESG Rating, Among Global Industry Leaders
EMSTEEL earns a provisional “AA” ESG rating from MSCI, highlighting its global leadership in sustainable steel production and commitment to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals.
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Priority Pass Enhances UAE Travel Experience with Premium Lounge Access and AI-Powered Booking
As UAE summer travel surges, Priority Pass offers travellers access to 1,700+ global lounges, new AI booking tools, and wellness services—meeting rising demand for comfort, speed and prem
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Blockchain
Binance Launches in Syria Following Sanctions Lift
Binance opens access to its crypto services in Syria, offering financial inclusion, remittance tools, and education as U.S.
Khazna and NVIDIA Join Forces to Build AI Factories Across MEA
Khazna Data Centers partners with NVIDIA to develop AI factories across MEA, supporting the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and advancing the UAE’s position as a global AI infrastructure hu
VFlowTech Expands into Middle East to Power Net-Zero Goals with Advanced Energy Storage
Singapore’s VFlowTech enters the Middle East with $20.5M in funding to deploy vanadium battery storage solutions, supporting regional net-zero targets.
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Bank al Etihad Launches Carbon Insights Tool with Visa and ecolytiq
Bank al Etihad teams up with Visa and ecolytiq to launch a carbon tracking tool in its app, helping customers monitor their environmental impact and make greener choices.
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Tesla Turmoil and Trade Tensions Test Global Markets Amid UAE Strength
Tesla’s stock tumbles amid political risks, while global markets face trade uncertainty.
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