Innovation
Innovation strategy, R&D, breakthrough technologies. Vague catch-all — editor should refine post-import.
Qwacks Secures SAR 1.8M to Advance Saudi Gaming Tech
Qwacks, a Saudi gaming technology startup, has raised SAR 1.8M in pre-seed funding from Merak Capital to scale its unified platform for backend services, AI-driven playtesting, and market
Fintech
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
Fintech
EIB Launches €500M Space TechEU Financing Programme
The European Investment Bank unveils Space TechEU, a €500 million financing initiative for European space companies.
AI & ML
WeRide and Uber Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
WeRide and Uber have launched Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi, the first outside the U.S.
Fintech
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
Datawave Partners with Cerberus to Develop Singapore–India–Gulf (SING) Subsea Cable System
Datawave secures majority investment from Cerberus to develop the SING subsea cable system, linking the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
AI & ML
Middle East Poised for 5G-Advanced and AI Growth
Huawei’s Allen Tang outlines how 5G-Advanced, Standalone networks, and mobile AI can drive telecom growth in the Middle East.
Fintech
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
Fintech
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
Fintech
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.
Fintech
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
Fintech
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
Fintech
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
Taranis Capital Receives DFSA Acknowledgement for Disruptive Tech Fund
Taranis Capital Limited has received formal acknowledgement from the DFSA for the establishment of the Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP, marking a key regulatory milestone in its growth ac
AI & ML
Biotech
Multiply Labs Brings Robotics and AI to Scale Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Multiply Labs is revolutionizing cell therapy production with robotic systems and AI-driven digital twins, cutting costs by up to 70%, increasing throughput, and reducing contamination ri
UrbanChain and Low Carbon Hub Partner to Power Oxfordshire’s Local Renewable Energy Market
UrbanChain teams up with Low Carbon Hub to connect community-owned renewable energy directly with local consumers, creating fair, transparent trading, boosting local returns, and accelera
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