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Google unveils Ironwood TPU for the age of inference
At Google Cloud Next 25, Google unveiled Ironwood, its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU). This latest iteration of Google’s custom AI accelerator is positioned as the company’...
Cemex Ventures launches 3rd edition of Leaplab to drive innovation in construction
Cemex Ventures is launching the third edition of Leaplab, its intensive acceleration program designed for startups with the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. This year, six startup...
PayTic secures $4 million funding led by AfricInvest
Morocco-based fintech PayTic has successfully closed a $4 million seed extension funding round. The investment was spearheaded by AfricInvest through its Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF), wit...
Egypt’s hyperlocal e-commerce platform, Rabbit expands into Saudi Arabia
Rabbit, a leading tech-driven, hyperlocal e-commerce company originating from Egypt, has officially announced its market entry into Saudi Arabia. By 2026, the company aims to deliver 20 million items ...
Pakistani fintech Haball secures $52 million to fuel expansion
Haball, Pakistan’s leading supply chain financing and payments fintech, has raised a significant US$52 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment comprises a US$5 million equity com...
UAE-based Rentify secures $500,000 in pre-seed funding
Rentify, a cutting-edge fintech & proptech startup, has launched in the UAE, bringing a seamless, tech-driven rental experience to landlords and tenants. With AED 1.5 billion in property value alr...
Aquila Group opens a new office in Abu Dhabi
In a strategic move to bolster its global presence and tap into one of the world’s most dynamic investment regions, Aquila Group has officially opened a new office in Abu Dhabi. The Hamburg-based priv...
Progressive Planet secures $1.14 million to reshape the future of cement
Progressive Planet has been awarded a $1,140,000 grant from the British Columbia Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund to support the continued development of its revolutionary PozGlass pilot plant.
54% of Gen-Z don’t want to be middle managers
New research from leading talent solutions firm Robert Walters reveals a growing disillusionment with mid-level management roles among younger professionals in the Middle East.