AI & ML
AI & ML
Artificial intelligence and machine learning, including foundation models, applied AI, and AI infrastructure.
Fintech
AI & ML
Incard Raises £10m Series A to Scale Financial OS for High-Growth Digital Businesses
Incard has secured £10m in Series A funding led by Smartfin to expand its financial operating system, helping fast-growing digital companies centralise banking, payments, spend management
AI & ML
Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike Launches 2026 AI-Driven Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator
CrowdStrike, in partnership with AWS and NVIDIA, selects 35 global startups for its 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering mentorship, technical support, and funding to advance
AI & ML
BARQ, iOCO and PortfolioTech Form MENA Cloud Alliance
BARQ Systems, iOCO, and PortfolioTech have formed a strategic alliance to help MENA governments and enterprises modernize public services through secure, scalable cloud solutions, address
AI & ML
Saudi Arabia’s PR Sector Embraces AI and Data-Driven Communication
Saudi Arabia’s public relations industry is adopting performance-driven, AI-enhanced communication strategies.
AI & ML
MBZUAI Partners with AWS to Advance AI Research and Skills
MBZUAI and AWS launch a multi-year collaboration to boost AI research, technical training, and startup growth in the UAE.
AI & ML
Saudi Arabia Showcases Vision 2030 Progress at WEF Davos
Saudi Arabia hosted high-level delegates at WEF 2026, highlighting Vision 2030 initiatives, AI and digital infrastructure investments, advanced manufacturing, health collaborations, and u
AI & ML
Core42 Establishes European Headquarters in Dublin to Scale Sovereign AI Infrastructure
G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastr
AI & ML
MBZUAI Opens Applications for First Ph.D. Cohort in Human-Computer Interaction
MBZUAI has opened applications for its first Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction, starting Fall 2026.
AI & ML
Snowflake Launches AI Data Cloud on AWS UAE Region
Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on AWS’s UAE region, enabling secure, low-latency, AI-powered data insights while supporting data residency, governance, and enter
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
HP Threat Insights Report Reveals Evasive Malware Tactics and Visual Deception
HP’s Threat Insights Report reveals cybercriminals using polished animations, fake updates, and purchasable malware to evade detection, highlighting the need for advanced endpoint securit
AI & ML
Fintech
botim Integrates Microsoft Azure Voice AI to Advance Fintech Experience
Astra Tech’s botim has integrated Microsoft Azure’s Voice Live API, enabling real-time voice AI for seamless communication and fintech services, reinforcing its evolution into a fintech-f
AI & ML
ADSM Partners with Saal.ai to Embed AI in Executive Leadership
Abu Dhabi School of Management collaborates with Saal.ai to integrate AI-driven decision intelligence into management education, equipping future leaders with data-powered tools to enhanc
AI & ML
Xero Launches AI-Powered Analytics for Small Businesses
Xero introduces AI-driven analytics and insights, enabling millions of small businesses to make data-driven financial decisions, track performance, and access enterprise-grade intelligenc
AI & ML
Doha Climate Talks Highlight Sustainable Finance and AI-Driven Environmental Solutions
Msheireb Museums, Earthna, and the German Embassy Doha hosted the second session of the Doha Climate Talks at Bin Jelmood House, focusing on financial approaches that promote climate-cons
AI & ML
MBZUAI Launches AI-Powered Digital Advisory Hub to Boost Global Food Security
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the UAE Presidential Court and the Gates Foundation, has launched a pioneering digital advisory hub for agri
AI & ML
Fikra Ventures Partners with Hub71 to Build AI Startups in Abu Dhabi
Fikra Ventures joins Hub71 as a venture studio, creating AI-native startups in-house and forming joint ventures with global AI companies, accelerating commercialisation and scaling from A
AI & ML
Ethiopia Opens New AI-Powered Super-Fast EV Station
Ethiopia has launched a new AI-powered super-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa, expanding its green mobility network.
AI & ML
AI Academy Opens Applications for Second Chief AI Officer Cohort
The AI Academy launches its second Executive Program for Chief AI Officer, training senior leaders from government and industry in responsible AI governance, large-scale deployment, and s
AI & ML