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UAE Launches $500M AI Fund to Boost Startups and Innovation

UAE Launches $500M AI Fund to Boost Startups and Innovation

UAE unveils $500M AI fund to support startups, drive innovation, and accelerate digital transformation across key sectors in MENA’s tech ecosystem. The United Arab Emirates has launched a $500 million AI fund to accelerate innovation and su

Apr 8, 2026·2 min read

Bahrain Emerges as Islamic Fintech Hub in MENA

Bahrain Emerges as Islamic Fintech Hub in MENA

Apr 7, 20262 min read

Lendo and Stake Secure Seed Funding with Strong Traction

Lendo and Stake Secure Seed Funding with Strong Traction

Apr 7, 20261 min read

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NEOM Accelerates Edge AI Rollout for Smart City Systems

NEOM Accelerates Edge AI Rollout for Smart City Systems

Apr 7, 20262 min read

Egypt’s Farid Academy Wins Startup Label for Edtech Innovation

Egypt’s Farid Academy Wins Startup Label for Edtech Innovation

Apr 3, 20261 min read

5 Best Vibecoding Tools for Non-Developers in 2026

Apr 2, 20267 min read

NVIDIA Marvell Partnership Backed by $2B AI Investment

NVIDIA Marvell Partnership Backed by $2B AI Investment

Apr 2, 20261 min read

Morocco Sets Stage for GITEX Africa 2026 Digital Push

Morocco Sets Stage for GITEX Africa 2026 Digital Push

Apr 2, 20262 min read

Builders Tribe Hosts Fundraising Session for Early-Stage Startup Founders

Builders Tribe Hosts Fundraising Session for Early-Stage Startup Founders

Apr 1, 20262 min read

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UAE’s estaie Secures Seven-Figure Pre-Seed Round for AI Expansion

UAE’s estaie Secures Seven-Figure Pre-Seed Round for AI Expansion

Apr 1, 20261 min read

WHOOP Funding Hits $575M as It Expands into the Middle East

WHOOP Funding Hits $575M as It Expands into the Middle East

Apr 1, 20262 min read

Arabic.AI and Qistas Partner to Advance AI-Powered Legal Tech in MENA

Arabic.AI and Qistas Partner to Advance AI-Powered Legal Tech in MENA

Mar 31, 20261 min read