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Google Launches AI Gmail Inbox and UCP for Agent Commerce

Google Launches AI Gmail Inbox and UCP for Agent Commerce

Google expands AI Gmail Inbox features and launches UCP to power AI-driven shopping agents across global commerce platforms. Google has rolled out new artificial intelligence features for Gmail while also introducing the Universal Commerce

Jan 13, 2026·3 min read

ClimateTech Funding in MENA: Why Green Is the New Gold

ClimateTech Funding in MENA: Why Green Is the New Gold

Jan 12, 20264 min read

Sharjah, Citix Partner on Smart Digital Infrastructure AI

Sharjah, Citix Partner on Smart Digital Infrastructure AI

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Oman’s eMushrif Raises $7.5M to Scale Smart School Transport

Oman’s eMushrif Raises $7.5M to Scale Smart School Transport

Jan 12, 20262 min read

Top MENA Tech Events to Watch in Year 2026

Top MENA Tech Events to Watch in Year 2026

Jan 11, 20264 min read

Builders Tribe to Host Free LinkedIn, Branding Masterclass

Builders Tribe to Host Free LinkedIn, Branding Masterclass

Jan 11, 20262 min read

Dubai Clinches 3rd in Startup Friendly Cities Rankings

Dubai Clinches 3rd in Startup Friendly Cities Rankings

Jan 10, 20262 min read

Baidu Wins Dubai’s First Fully Driverless Vehicle Permit

Baidu Wins Dubai’s First Fully Driverless Vehicle Permit

Jan 9, 20262 min read

Qatar, Abu Dhabi Funds Back Musk’s xAI in $20bn Raise

Qatar, Abu Dhabi Funds Back Musk’s xAI in $20bn Raise

Jan 9, 20261 min read

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Saudi Market Opens to All Foreign Investors from February 2026

Saudi Market Opens to All Foreign Investors from February 2026

Jan 8, 20262 min read

Saudi Cabinet Extends National IT Development Program to 2030

Saudi Cabinet Extends National IT Development Program to 2030

Jan 8, 20262 min read

Beyon Money Business First Digital Wallet on EazyPay POS

Beyon Money Business First Digital Wallet on EazyPay POS

Jan 7, 20262 min read