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Innovation
Innovation strategy, R&D, breakthrough technologies. Vague catch-all — editor should refine post-import.
AI & ML
Core42 Establishes European Headquarters in Dublin to Scale Sovereign AI Infrastructure
G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastr
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MBZUAI Opens Applications for First Ph.D. Cohort in Human-Computer Interaction
MBZUAI has opened applications for its first Ph.D. cohort in Human-Computer Interaction, starting Fall 2026.
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Snowflake Launches AI Data Cloud on AWS UAE Region
Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on AWS’s UAE region, enabling secure, low-latency, AI-powered data insights while supporting data residency, governance, and enter
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Doha Climate Talks Highlight Sustainable Finance and AI-Driven Environmental Solutions
Msheireb Museums, Earthna, and the German Embassy Doha hosted the second session of the Doha Climate Talks at Bin Jelmood House, focusing on financial approaches that promote climate-cons
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MBZUAI Launches AI-Powered Digital Advisory Hub to Boost Global Food Security
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the UAE Presidential Court and the Gates Foundation, has launched a pioneering digital advisory hub for agri
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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
Audi Revolut F1 Team Unveils Name, Logo Ahead of 2026 Formula 1 Debut
Audi and Revolut reveal the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo, ahead of a Berlin launch, marking a milestone partnership combining motorsport innovation with fintech-driven fan engagemen
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
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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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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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