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Airports for Innovation invite aviation startups to join their programme
In May 2021, Aena and Aeroporti di Roma signed a MoU to create the Airports for Innovation (A4I) network to share technological initiatives and digital solutions that improve the guest experience as t...
Dubai launches its new AI Security Policy
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) announced the launch of the Dubai AI Security Policy, marking a proactive and pioneering step in the region. This policy aims to bolster confidence in AI ...
How AI can help retails drive sales
DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, has released its newest white paper on how retailers can make the most of AI to drive sales during upcoming shopping seasons such as back to school shoppin...
NBA Africa reveal finalists for Triple-Double Startup Accelerator Demo Day
NBA Africa announced today that 10 startup companies from seven African countries had been selected to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at the NBA headqu...
Tenable unveils new solution for AI and Large Language Models
Tenable announced the release of AI Aware, advanced detection capabilities designed to rapidly surface artificial intelligence solutions, vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Summer experiences boom in digital payments across UAE and Saudi Arabia
Consumers’ preferences for digital payment methods have deepened over the summer period in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to new data from global payments solution provider Checkout.com. The comp...
Paymob raises $22 million in Series B extension round
Paymob announces a $22 million Series B extension round – taking the Company’s total Series B funding to $72 million led by EBRD Venture Capital with participation from Endeavor Catalyst.
M2 joins Middle East Investment Management Association
M2, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian based in Abu Dhabi, has announced its membership in the Middle East Investment Management Association (MEIMA). The company will play an active role ...
FlapKap secures $37.6 million in Pre-Series A Funding led by BECO Capital
UAE-based fintech startup FlapKap has secured US$37.6 million in pre-Series A funding, led by BECO Capital with significant participation from Pact VC, A15, Nclude, QED Investors, and Channel Capital....