Snap Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) to establish the first Augmented Reality (AR) Academy in the MENA region. This partnership was announced at the Web Summit Qatar 2025, highlighting a major step towards enhancing the creative capabilities and driving digital innovation across the region. The collaboration...
UAE-based Pure Harvest Smart Farms and South Korea’s PlanTFarm have announced the launch of a newly redeveloped high-tech farming facility in Al Ain, UAE. This innovative site is designed to leverage advanced AI-powered technologies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) The facility includes a pilot project aimed at growing animal fodder using 95% less water, which...
Egypt-based fintech company MNT-Halan has announced its expansion into the UAE, marking a significant growth phase for the unicorn startup. Co-founder Mounir Nakhla emphasizes that the company has only begun to tap into its full potential, highlighting the mission to redefine financial access for millions. Founded in 2018, MNT-Halan originally launched as a ride-hailing platform....
The United Arab Emirates is exploring innovative methods to address its long-standing issue of drought by leveraging artificial intelligence technology to enhance rainfall. The use of AI technology to enhance rainfall was a major topic at the recent International Rain Enhancement Forum held in Abu Dhabi, where experts discussed potential advancements in rainmaking techniques, particularly...
Journify, a company specializing in AI-powered data activation, has successfully raised $4 million in funding. The investment round was led by Silicon Badia, a global venture capital firm, with participation from RZM and other strategic investors. This funding is aimed at supporting Journify’s mission to provide brands with ethical, data-driven marketing solutions that enhance audience...
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the Digital Skills Framework as part of the initiative spearheaded by the newly formed Digital Skills Working Group. This national program aims to equip individuals and organizations with essential digital skills, facilitating the country’s ongoing digital transformation. The framework is built upon global best practices,...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has made a huge advancement in the banking sector by launching Spatial Banking on Apple Vision Pro. This initiative marks ADIB as the first bank in the UAE to introduce a banking experience using Apple’s mixed-reality operating system, VisionOS. This launch aligns with ADIB’s strategic vision for 2035, which focuses...
A recent study has highlighted concerns regarding the reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace, suggesting that such dependence could hinder individuals’ cognitive abilities. The research involved over 300 participants employed in cognitive roles, revealing a significant drop in cognitive effort among many respondents. The study team evaluated more than 900 examples of...
Omnispay, a fintech company based in the UAE, has successfully raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Mercatus Capital Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based venture capital firm. This funding round attracted participation from various regional and international investors and aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an all-in-one platform for collecting,...
Parkin Compan, which runs the most paid public parking lots and services in Dubai, has released a new mobile app that should make parking easier for both locals and tourists. This app has many features that are meant to make driving easier, make things more accessible, and help people get around cities more quickly. Three...