Innovation

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AI & ML

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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 Explores AI, Mobility and Sustainab

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 highlighted AI, smart mobility, sustainable construction, and partnerships shaping future urban development.

The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 continued on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), shifting focus from city-scale ambition to the technologies, frameworks, and investment models shaping the next generation of urban development.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 21 May 2026

Mastercard Expands Asia Gourmet Circle with Premium Dining Experiences Across APAC

Mastercard expands its Asia Gourmet Circle program, giving premium cardholders access to over 400 top restaurants across APAC, with seamless reservations an

Disrupts Editorial Team · 27 April 2026

Fintech

Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 Opens in Kigali to Drive Financial Inclusion

Disrupts Editorial Team · 24 April 2026

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Paymentology Partners with Chikwama Pay to Power WhatsApp-Based Neo-Banking

Paymentology partners with Chikwama Pay to enable Africa’s first WhatsApp-based neo-bank with borderless payment processing, expanding financial access acro

Disrupts Editorial Team · 22 April 2026

AI & ML

Navigating Risk and Disruption in Geopolitical Turmoil

Disrupts Editorial Team · 20 April 2026

Fintech

ANNA Money Approved by HMRC for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

ANNA Money is now HMRC-approved for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, enabling automated quarterly tax filings for SMEs, freelancers, and landlords through

Disrupts Editorial Team · 17 April 2026

AI & ML

Anchr Raises $5.8M to Build AI-Native Operating System for Food Distribution

Anchr raises $5.8M seed funding to build an AI-native operating system for food distribution, automating fragmented supply chain workflows and improving inv

Disrupts Editorial Team · 16 April 2026

xStocks Launches xPoints Program to Reward DeFi Ecosystem Participation (Copy)

Spinneys launches The Chef’s Counter, featuring chef collaborations like Jun’s Dubai, to support local culinary talent, boost visibility for independent res

Disrupts Editorial Team · 15 April 2026

Littlepay and Google Launch Prepaid Travel Passes in Google Wallet for UK Buses

Littlepay, Google, and Go-Ahead introduce prepaid travel passes in Google Wallet for Brighton & Hove buses, allowing passengers to buy and tap to travel

Disrupts Editorial Team · 15 April 2026

Fintech

Mastercard Launches Global Commerce Suite for SMEs in Asia Pacific

Mastercard introduces the Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses, powered by Mastercard Move, to help banks support SMEs in Asia Pacific with cross-bord

Disrupts Editorial Team · 13 April 2026

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Hands In and UATP Partner to Enable Split Payments for Airlines

Hands In, a UK-based split payment solutions provider, teams up with UATP to integrate its split payments API into UATP’s Ceptor platform, allowing airlines

Disrupts Editorial Team · 10 April 2026

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Tide Launches Embedded Business Phone Service for UK SMEs

Tide introduces Business Phone Number, an embedded mobile service within its app, enabling UK SMEs to manage business communications seamlessly with dedicat

Disrupts Editorial Team · 9 April 2026

Tejas Networks Unveils Next-Gen Optical Transport for AI Data Demand

Tejas Networks launched its TJ1600-D3 optical transport platform at MWC 2026, designed for high-capacity data center interconnects.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 8 April 2026

Artemis Shift Highlights Growing Need for Lunar Energy Innovation

NASA’s Artemis update underscores challenges in powering lunar missions.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 7 April 2026

Saudi Esports Federation Partners with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to Boost National Talent

The Saudi Esports Federation signs MoUs with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to develop skills, training programs, and career pathways for national esports talent, advancing Saudi Arabia’s

Disrupts Editorial Team · 2 April 2026

Wizbizla: Educating Expats to Combat Scams in Dubai

After losing her life savings to a scam, Amber Waheed founded Wizbizla to educate expats, verify credentials, and provide a trusted marketplace, combining AI-driven awareness with communi

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 April 2026

Skydrops Secures £20M from GEM to Scale AWG Water Solutions

Skydrops, a Qatar-based cleantech company, secures £20M from GEM to expand its atmospheric water generation plants, supporting global growth, sustainable water production, and premium reu

Disrupts Editorial Team · 1 April 2026

Fintech

LEAP 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Showcase the Future of Global Technology

The fifth edition of LEAP 2026 will bring together global tech leaders, startups, and investors in Riyadh from 13–16 April 2026, highlighting innovation across AI, fintech, climate tech,

Disrupts Editorial Team · 30 March 2026

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Rentify Launches UAE’s First Rent-Native Infrastructure Layer with Rentify Pay

Rentify introduces Rentify Pay, a comprehensive digital platform streamlining rent payments and the rental ecosystem in the UAE.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 25 March 2026

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Wio Bank Partners with Kibsons to Enhance Supply Chain Finance and Customer Rewards

Wio Bank PJSC partners with UAE grocery retailer Kibsons to provide supply chain finance solutions and cash-back benefits for customers.

Disrupts Editorial Team · 24 March 2026

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The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 continued on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), shifting focus from city-scale ambition to the technologies, frameworks, and investment models shaping the next generation of urban development.

Mastercard expands its Asia Gourmet Circle program, giving premium cardholders access to over 400 top restaurants across APAC, with seamless reservations an

Paymentology partners with Chikwama Pay to enable Africa’s first WhatsApp-based neo-bank with borderless payment processing, expanding financial access acro

ANNA Money is now HMRC-approved for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, enabling automated quarterly tax filings for SMEs, freelancers, and landlords through

Anchr raises $5.8M seed funding to build an AI-native operating system for food distribution, automating fragmented supply chain workflows and improving inv

Spinneys launches The Chef’s Counter, featuring chef collaborations like Jun’s Dubai, to support local culinary talent, boost visibility for independent res

Littlepay, Google, and Go-Ahead introduce prepaid travel passes in Google Wallet for Brighton & Hove buses, allowing passengers to buy and tap to travel

Mastercard introduces the Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses, powered by Mastercard Move, to help banks support SMEs in Asia Pacific with cross-bord

Hands In, a UK-based split payment solutions provider, teams up with UATP to integrate its split payments API into UATP’s Ceptor platform, allowing airlines

Tide introduces Business Phone Number, an embedded mobile service within its app, enabling UK SMEs to manage business communications seamlessly with dedicat

Tejas Networks launched its TJ1600-D3 optical transport platform at MWC 2026, designed for high-capacity data center interconnects.

NASA’s Artemis update underscores challenges in powering lunar missions.

The Saudi Esports Federation signs MoUs with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to develop skills, training programs, and career pathways for national esports talent, advancing Saudi Arabia’s

After losing her life savings to a scam, Amber Waheed founded Wizbizla to educate expats, verify credentials, and provide a trusted marketplace, combining AI-driven awareness with communi

Skydrops, a Qatar-based cleantech company, secures £20M from GEM to expand its atmospheric water generation plants, supporting global growth, sustainable water production, and premium reu

The fifth edition of LEAP 2026 will bring together global tech leaders, startups, and investors in Riyadh from 13–16 April 2026, highlighting innovation across AI, fintech, climate tech,

Rentify introduces Rentify Pay, a comprehensive digital platform streamlining rent payments and the rental ecosystem in the UAE.

Wio Bank PJSC partners with UAE grocery retailer Kibsons to provide supply chain finance solutions and cash-back benefits for customers.

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