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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.

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.

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.

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.

#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

Samsung Electronics appoints a new CEO to strengthen its AI and semiconductor strategy amid rising global competition in advanced chip manufacturing

#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

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

Cursor secures $2.3B Series D to revolutionize AI-native developer tools, reshaping coding and enterprise modernization.

Jeff Bezos returns to an operational role as Co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a $6.2B AI startup focused on industrial and physical-world AI innovation.

Microsoft and IREN Limited (formerly Iris Energy) have signed a $9.7 billion, five-year cloud and AI infrastructure contract to accelerate hyperscale AI expansion globally.

Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council and Numou join forces to empower young entrepreneurs and revolutionize SME financing across the UAE.

FPT Corporation partners with Clearlake Capital to deliver AI-first transformation for private-equity-backed companies across the U.S., UK, and global markets.

Bharti Airtel and IBM India have strengthened their strategic partnership to expand Airtel Cloud from 4 to 10 availability zones across India. Leveraging IBM Power 11 AI-ready servers and Airtel’s telco-grade infrastructure, the collaboration focuses on regulated industries, hybrid cloud adoption, and sovereign data solutions in India’s booming cloud market.

The AI Academy, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and Polynome Group, launches the Middle East’s first Executive Program for Chief AI Officer to empower leaders with strategic, ethical, and scalable AI leadership skills aligned with the UAE AI Strategy 2031.

Salil Garg, visionary behind the Structural Heart Department at R&R Hospital, is transforming healthcare through innovation, patient-first leadership, and value-based care models.

UAE-based GSU begins construction of a 50 MW solar plant in CAR to power 300,000 homes, cut 50,000 tons of CO₂, and boost UAE–Africa clean energy ties.

Arab Bank named “Middle East Winner” at The Banker’s Technology Awards 2025 for its innovative digital banking services and regional impact.

Raffles Doha has appointed Chef Cristhian Serraino as the new Head Chef of ALBA, its signature Italian restaurant recognised in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Qatar.

Legendary musician Billy Joel has cancelled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain disorder causing fluid buildup that affects hearing, vision, and balance