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Riyadh Air and Huawei Partner on Smart Aviation
Riyadh Air has signed an MoU with Huawei to build a next-generation digital ecosystem, enhancing booking, loyalty, and travel experiences.
AI & ML
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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
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UK Couples Speak Different ‘Money Languages’, Causing Conflict and Delaying Life Milestones
A new study of 2,000 UK couples reveals that 74% speak different ‘money languages’, creating tension in 66% of relationships and delaying key milestones like home ownership and starting a
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Property Finder Awards 2025 Celebrate UAE Real Estate Excellence
The Property Finder Awards 2025 gathered top UAE real estate leaders at the Armani Hotel to honour outstanding agencies, agents, developers, and proptech innovators, spotlighting excellen
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EIB Launches €500M Space TechEU Financing Programme
The European Investment Bank unveils Space TechEU, a €500 million financing initiative for European space companies.
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UAE Financial Sector Sees Growing Female Leadership
The 2025 Discovery Series by Heriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton highlights women’s representation in UAE financial services boards, CROs, and HIAs, revealing progress while identif
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Chargebacks911 Warns of Rising Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Chargebacks911 warns romance scams are rising ahead of Valentine’s Day, with UK losses exceeding £106M and reports up 35% in early 2025.
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Street Child Boosts Global Finance with Aqilla
Street Child streamlines multi-currency fund management, donor reporting, and real-time financial visibility using Aqilla cloud accounting software, enabling faster month-end close, impro
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NEO PAY and Wio Bank Launch PoS Lending Solution for UAE SMEs
NEO PAY and Wio Bank partner to offer a PoS lending solution for UAE SMEs, providing quick, sales-linked financing.
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ADX Lists Region’s First Luxury-Focused ETF in 2026
ADX marked the UAE’s first 2026 financial listing with the Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, expanding investor access to global luxury brands and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position
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Property Finder Partners with Stake to Democratize Real Estate
Property Finder and Stake join forces to enable fractional property investment in the UAE, starting from AED500, making real estate accessible to a wider audience while accelerating the d
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Lloyds Banking Group Launches AI Academy to Upskill 67,000 Colleagues
Lloyds Banking Group introduced the AI Academy to provide practical AI skills across all roles, enabling colleagues to implement AI responsibly, improve customer services, simplify proces
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KAFD Restaurants Benoit and Il Baretto Recognized in MICHELIN Guide
Two flagship KAFD restaurants, Benoit and Il Baretto, earn MICHELIN Guide recognition, highlighting Riyadh’s growing culinary scene and the district’s commitment to world-class dining exp
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Mastercard and L’Oréal Launch BusinessCard to Empower Beauty Entrepreneurs in LACs
Mastercard, L’Oréal, and Clara launch a credit card for beauty professionals in Latin America, driving financial inclusion, digital empowerment, and business growth for underbanked entrep
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Cybersecurity
ADIB Hosts UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge to Boost AI-Driven Startup Solutions
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launched the UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, bringing together startups, regulators, and tech leaders to accelerate AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, stren
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Wio Bank Launches UAE’s First Fully Shared Banking Experience for Families
Wio Family lets households manage money together with shared accounts, virtual cards, and smart tools, helping families save, spend, and plan collaboratively while teaching children finan
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Intuit Australia Launches Open Banking Feeds for QuickBooks
Intuit partners with SISS Data Services to roll out open banking feeds for QuickBooks customers, enabling real-time data sync, improved cash flow insights, and paving the way for AI-drive
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