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Lebanese Entrepreneur Omar Itani Honoured at World Economic Forum 2026
Omar Itani, co-founder of FabricAID, is recognised by the Schwab Foundation at WEF Davos 2026 for advancing social entrepreneurship and sustainable impact business models.
Jan 232 min read


Belgian Cybersecurity Startup Aikido Security Achieves Unicorn Status After $60 Million Funding Round
Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido Security becomes a 2026 unicorn after raising $60 million in a DST Global-led funding round, highlighting strong global demand for AI-driven security platforms.
Jan 192 min read


Sushiyaki Introduces Two New Seafood Signatures to Its Menu
Sushiyaki introduces two new seafood signature dishes in Dubai, highlighting Japanese craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and bold contemporary flavours.
Jan 121 min read


Security Startup Torq Raises Cash at $1.2 Billion Valuation
Security startup Torq raises $140M, pushing its valuation to $1.2B. The AI-powered cybersecurity platform expands global adoption with major enterprises and accelerates its U.S. growth strategy.
Jan 122 min read


AT&T Relocate Global Headquarters from Downtown Dallas to Plano Suburbs — A Major Shift in Corporate Real Estate Strategy
AT&T plans to relocate its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to a new suburban campus in Plano, signaling a shift in workforce and real estate strategy.
Jan 83 min read


Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival: A Celebration of Civilizations and Creativity
Experience the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Village, featuring 106 artists, exhibitions, workshops, tours, performances, and the first RAK Contemporary Art Biennale.
Jan 55 min read


Addleshaw Goddard advises Qatar National Bank on $1.5 billionrefinancing
Addleshaw Goddard advised Qatar National Bank on its $1.5 billion term loan refinancing, highlighting strong demand from global and regional lenders.
Jan 21 min read


Avance Technologies Plans to Acquire Pushpak AI to Strengthen AI Capabilities
#AvanceTechnologies #PushpakAI #TechAcquisition #ArtificialIntelligence #EdgeAI #ComputerVision #CorporateWorld Avance Technologies, a global technology solutions provider, has announced plans to acquire up to 100% equity in Hyderabad-based Pushpak AI , a rising player in computer vision and edge AI innovation. The acquisition marks a major step in Avance’s strategy to deepen its artificial intelligence capabilities and expand into the rapidly growing market of visual intell
Jan 21 min read


Financial Inclusion: Empowering the UAE Workforce with Earned Wage Access
A New Era for Financial Services in the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE – LuLu Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted financial services companies and a part of LuLu Financial Holdings, has announced a partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited. This neo bank of the future is backed by Hub71 and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), with funding enabled by Commercial Bank International (CBI). The collaboration aims to empower workers across the UAE with instant access to their earned w
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Samsung Appoints New CEO to Accelerate AI and Semiconductor Strategy
Samsung Electronics appoints a new CEO to strengthen its AI and semiconductor strategy amid rising global competition in advanced chip manufacturing
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Randa Sadik receives Arab Bankers Association’s annual award for Distinguished Services to Arab Banking for 2025
Ms. Sadik assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer at Arab Bank in 2022, becoming the first woman to hold this role at Arab Bank. Her banking career, which began in 1986, spans almost four decades of significant experience in the industry.
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Driving Growth and Financial Innovation in Healthcare : Prashant Goenka
Prashant Goenka, Group CFO at NephroPlus, shares insights on ROCE-led expansion, healthcare finance innovation, and global growth strategy.
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Dr. Nagarajan Ramakrishnan on Critical Care, Sleep Medicine & Building India’s First Comprehensive Sleep Institute
Dr. Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, Founder of Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences, explains why sleep disorders must be treated as a public health priority in India.
Dec 8, 20255 min read


Building a Globally Resilient Pharma Enterprise : Zulfiquar Kamal
Zulfiquar Kamal, Director of Finance at ZIM Laboratories, shares insights on pharma leadership, financial discipline, innovation, and global expansion.
Dec 8, 20255 min read


From Boardrooms to Backbeats: The Unconventional Leadership of Shirish Nimgaonkar
A rare blend of technologist, strategist, and artist, Shirish Nimgaonkar shares insights on intelligent automation, AI leadership, and scaling impact-driven ventures.
Dec 8, 20258 min read


Flex Raises $60 Million to Build an AI-Native Banking Platform for Mid-Sized Businesses
#CorporateWorld #BusinessNews #StartupFunding #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FintechNews FLEX RAISES 60 MILLION In a defining moment for the global fintech and AI ecosystem, U.S.-based startup Flex has raised $60 million in Series B funding , bringing its total equity raised to $105 million and pushing its valuation near the $500 million mark . The funding round marks a crucial milestone not only for Flex as a company but for the broader shift toward AI-native financial
Dec 5, 20256 min read


Sakana AI Raises $135 M as Japan Pushes “Sovereign AI”
Sakana AI Raises $135 M as Japan Pushes “Sovereign AI Sakana AI Raises $135M: Inside Japan’s Push for "Sovereign AI" and the Rise of Regional Models The AI race is no longer just about building the biggest model in Silicon Valley. It’s about building the right model for the right region. Japanese AI startup Sakana AI has secured $135 million in a Series B funding round, propelling its valuation to approximately $2.65 billion. This raise doesn't just mark the rapid ascent of a
Dec 4, 20253 min read


AddleShaw Goddard hosts inaugural Golf Day in Saudi Arabia, celebrating growth and client partnerships in the Kingdom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 1 st , 2025: International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) hosted the first-ever golf tournament held by a law firm in Saudi Arabia at Dirab Golf & Country Club, bringing together clients, partners, and friends of the firm for a morning of golf, camaraderie, and relationship-building. The event takes place as AG approaches the second anniversary of its Riyadh office, launched in January 2024 following the award of its Foreign Law Firm Licence
Dec 3, 20252 min read


ABHI Announces Partnership with Bayut KSA to Provide Instant Salary Access for Employees in Saudi Arabia
ABHI Saudi and Bayut KSA launch Earned Wage Access, empowering employees with instant salary access in line with Vision 2030
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Cursor Raises $2.3 Billion in Series D Funding: Redefining AI-Native Developer Tool
Cursor secures $2.3B Series D to revolutionize AI-native developer tools, reshaping coding and enterprise modernization.
Nov 24, 20255 min read
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