A recent report by Weber Shandwick MENAT reveals that 77% of content creators in the MENA region believe that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are leading a positive transformation in the tourism and entertainment sectors. The second edition of the InfluAnswer Arabia report highlights insights from these creators, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of influencer marketing...
Dubai-based proptech company Prop-AI has successfully raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Plus VC, Joa Capital, Select Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Plug & Play, along with contributions from angel investors from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The proceeds from this funding will be directed towards expanding Prop-AI’s regional data integration,...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS), an advanced AI-driven robotic inspection solution developed in collaboration with Keolis MHI and Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT). This deployment represents a significant leap in Dubai Metro’s maintenance capabilities and aligns with the city’s goal to become a global leader in...
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in its ambition to become a key player in artificial intelligence (AI) by attracting investments from major technology firms, Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader strategy to enhance its presence in the AI sector and develop cloud computing capabilities....
Dubai-based legal technology startup Qanooni has successfully raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Village Global, Oryx Fund by Salica Investments, and TA Ventures, along with several strategic angel investors. The newly acquired capital will be directed towards expanding Qanooni’s operations in the UAE and UK markets and improving its proprietary AI...
A Dubai-based company, Micropolis, has introduced a new fleet of autonomous robotic platforms aimed at addressing critical challenges in environmental restoration, industrial sanitation, and public safety. The unveiling took place at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, which was hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has officially stated that it will not establish a manufacturing facility in the Middle East. This announcement came from Chairman and CEO C. C. Wei, who made it clear during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting that the claims of a potential chip foundry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are...
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the leading airline in the Philippines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing low-cost airline. This agreement was established to explore various strategic commercial initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two carriers. The first phase of the MoU includes flyadeal leasing two Airbus A320 aircraft...