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Innovation
Innovation strategy, R&D, breakthrough technologies. Vague catch-all — editor should refine post-import.
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eToro Launches Shareholder Engagement Initiative with Stockperks
eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) has partnered with Stockperks to deepen retail investor engagement through educational content, events, and direct access to leadership, reinforcing its mission to bu
12 Innovative Brands Redefining Lifestyle, Wellness, and Everyday Living
12 brands—from Everydae supplements to Aurenda apparel and California Fresh Home—are transforming daily life with wellness, sustainability, and creativity,
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Riyadh Air and Mastercard Launch Strategic Partnership to Transform Travel Payments
Riyadh Air and Mastercard are partnering to create a fully digital travel ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, introducing branded credit and prepaid cards, virtual B2B travel payment solutions, an
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Affirm Partners with Virgin Media O2 to Offer Flexible Hardware Financing
Affirm and Virgin Media O2 are partnering to provide transparent, interest-free pay-over-time options for mobile devices and hardware, giving UK customers flexible, upfront, and hassle-fr
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dLocal and DHL Express Brazil Enable Automated Pix Payments for Faster Logistics
dLocal has partnered with DHL Express Brazil to automate Pix payments, eliminating manual reconciliation, accelerating parcel release, and boosting online payment adoption while aligning
Property Finder Highlights Key Residential Property Trends in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Ahead of 2026
Property Finder reveals shifting buyer behaviour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with rising homeownership, growing demand for premium and larger homes, strong apartment activity, and increased c
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SumUp Launches Solo Lite Card Reader for Small Businesses Across Europe
SumUp has introduced the Solo Lite card reader in the UK and Europe, offering small businesses a low-cost, portable payment device with Bluetooth connectivity, long battery life, and seam
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N26 Launches Debit Card for Under 18s Promotes Financial Literacy
N26 has introduced a debit card for children aged 7 to 17, allowing parents to manage spending, limits, and activity via the N26 app, supporting early financial independence within a secu
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Invest Qatar to Spotlight Startup Ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Invest Qatar will showcase the country’s startup ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026 through the Startup Qatar Pavilion, highlighting business setup support, funding access, and partnershi
Africa’s Data Centers Drive Power Demand and Digital Transformation
Africa’s growing data center market is transforming power investment, supporting cloud adoption, job creation, and technology ecosystems, with South Africa and Kenya emerging as regional
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ADX Partners with Saal.ai to Launch Next-Generation AI-Enabled Market Data Platform
ADX teams up with Saal.ai to create an AI-driven market data platform, enhancing real-time distribution, analytics, and governance.
Property Finder Secures $170M Investment to Accelerate Growth
Property Finder raised $170 million from Mubadala, a UAE sovereign fund, and BECO Capital, reinforcing its leadership in MENA’s property market and accelerating AI-driven innovation acros
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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
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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
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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.
1337 Ventures Launches Inno4Her 2026 Accelerator for FemTech Startups
1337 Ventures opens applications for Inno4Her 2026, a hybrid accelerator supporting women-led and FemTech startups across Southeast Asia.
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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.
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Careem Expands Services and AI Enhancements Across the UAE in 2025
Careem grew its Everything App in 2025, expanding services, cities, and AI-powered personalization.
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