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Disrupt.com to Invest $100m in UAE-based AI-first Startups

Disrupt.com to Invest $100m in UAE-based AI-first Startups

A UAE-based venture builder, Disrupt.com, has announced a $100 million commitment to build and back AI-first technology ventures globally. The firm’s $100 million commitment targets five strategic sectors: artificial intelligence as a cross

Mar 4, 2025·1 min read

Business Leaders Know: Saying “No” Opens the Door to Greater “Yes”

Business Leaders Know: Saying “No” Opens the Door to Greater “Yes”

Mar 3, 20254 min read

Saudi Central Bank Prohibits WhatsApp for Customer Communication

Saudi Central Bank Prohibits WhatsApp for Customer Communication

Mar 3, 20251 min read

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AI, Data, and Digital Careers Among UAE’s Fastest-Growing Jobs, Report Finds

AI, Data, and Digital Careers Among UAE’s Fastest-Growing Jobs, Report Finds

Mar 3, 20251 min read

Microsoft Urges Trump to Aid US Exports of AI chips to GCC

Microsoft Urges Trump to Aid US Exports of AI chips to GCC

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Lobah: Saudi Gaming Studio Raises $12M

Lobah: Saudi Gaming Studio Raises $12M

Mar 3, 20251 min read

UAE Introduces AI-Powered Drones for Ramadan Moon Sighting

UAE Introduces AI-Powered Drones for Ramadan Moon Sighting

Mar 1, 20251 min read

Orange Egypt and Huawei Roll Out Egypt’s First SD-WAN Services

Orange Egypt and Huawei Roll Out Egypt’s First SD-WAN Services

Feb 28, 20251 min read

Qcloud Expands Data Centre Operations in Qatar’s Free Zones

Qcloud Expands Data Centre Operations in Qatar’s Free Zones

Feb 28, 20252 min read

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Investopia Hosts Inaugural Conference for Leaders, Investors

Investopia Hosts Inaugural Conference for Leaders, Investors

Feb 27, 20255 min read

Investopia 2025 Announces ‘100 Companies of the Future’

Investopia 2025 Announces ‘100 Companies of the Future’

Feb 27, 20254 min read

Web Summit Qatar 2025 Breaks Records with 25,747 Attendees

Web Summit Qatar 2025 Breaks Records with 25,747 Attendees

Feb 26, 20252 min read