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Innovation
Innovation strategy, R&D, breakthrough technologies. Vague catch-all — editor should refine post-import.
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Governata Raises $4M to Power Saudi AI-Ready Data
Governata, Saudi Arabia’s first Arabic-first enterprise data governance platform, secures $4M seed funding to expand across the Kingdom and MENA, enabling organizations to build AI-ready,
UK Tech Funding Hits $15.3B in 2025, Staying Second Globally
UK tech startups raised $15.3B in 2025, ranking second globally despite a funding dip.
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Singapore Tops Global Tech Race, Europe and Asia Lead in Digital Innovation
Mouser Electronics’ study ranks countries by electricity use, digital integration, and innovation.
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Hub71 Launches Smart Mobility Gateway for Startups in Abu Dhabi’s SAVI Cluster
Hub71 launches a gateway connecting smart mobility startups to Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster, offering market access, regulatory support, and collaboration opportunities to drive innovation in
ITC London Selects Startups for Inaugural Challenge Lab 2026
ITC London has named five startups as finalists for its first Challenge Lab, connecting innovators with Generali to tackle insurance challenges and drive sustainable, low-carbon solutions
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: Engineering the Capital Network
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 will bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators f
Qatar Set to Gain $1 Billion from Autonomous Vehicles
Strategy& Middle East forecasts Qatar could capture nearly US$1 billion from fully autonomous vehicles by 2035.
The New Reality of Studying Abroad: Climate, Currency, Careers
Global education in 2025 faces new challenges: climate risks, currency volatility, and career-focused visas.
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Mashreq & DIFC Partner to Drive Digital Finance
Mashreq and DIFC sign an MoU to enhance digital banking, wealth solutions, and FinTech innovation, supporting family offices, global investors, and enterprises, reinforcing Dubai’s positi
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Zilch Raises $176M to Expand AI-Powered Payments
Zilch secures $176M in debt and equity to scale its AI-driven payments platform, launching Zilch Pay and Intelligent Commerce, enhancing consumer experience, merchant engagement, and glob
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InfraBlocks and Human Planet Partner to Innovate Climate-Finance Solutions
InfraBlocks and Human Planet partner to develop digital finance solutions for carbon markets and nature-based assets, combining technology and blended finance to unlock scalable, transpar
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Dubai AI Festival Returns for Third Edition, Cementing City as Global AI Hub
The 2026 Dubai AI Festival, part of Dubai AI Week, will gather AI experts, government leaders, investors, and start-ups at Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing Dubai’s role as a leading h
Riyadh to Host 2026 RLC Global Forum on Growth and Innovation
The 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, themed “Growth Crossroads,” will gather 2,000+ global leaders to explore trends in trade, AI, consumer experience, and leadership, highlighting Saudi
Strategy& Report Outlines Roadmap for Arab Sporting Success under Vision 2030
A new Strategy& Middle East report highlights how Arab nations can harness sport as an engine for social and economic growth, outlining a roadmap to elevate athletic performance and d
Abu Dhabi Launches First Vertiport Network to Advance Air Mobility
Abu Dhabi Investment Office, in collaboration with GCAA, Abu Dhabi Mobility, and Abu Dhabi Airports, has launched the emirate’s first vertiport network to support eVTOL operations, markin
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