Innovation
Innovation strategy, R&D, breakthrough technologies. Vague catch-all — editor should refine post-import.
Fintech
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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.
Artemis Shift Highlights Growing Need for Lunar Energy Innovation
NASA’s Artemis update underscores challenges in powering lunar missions.
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
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
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
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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,
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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.
Fintech
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.
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