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From Student to Startup: How Zülal Tannur Build Inclusive AI?
An inclusive AI Project: From Your Eyes to NeuroVision AI Tech Inc., the 23-year-old founder shows how a student idea can become a global AI company. Her journey began…
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Meta Freezes AI Hiring Amid Strategic Restructuring
Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is undergoing a significant restructuring of its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
- Digital Marketing
PayNearby Plans to Go Public Next Year Amid India’s Booming IPO Market
Indian fintech company PayNearby has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year, aiming to raise capital to support its rapid…
- E-Commerce
Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to 2,300 Cities by Year-End
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its grocery delivery services, planning to offer same-day delivery of perishable items in over 2,300 U.S. cities and towns by…
- AI
Meta Snaps Up Apple AI Leader Frank Chu Amid Hiring Freeze
Meta Platforms has made a strategic move by hiring Frank Chu, a leading AI executive from Apple, even as the company slows down AI hiring across its units.
- E-Commerce
Gathern Secures $72M in Series B Funding, Sets Sights on Tadawul IPO
Saudi Arabia-based accommodation technology startup Gathern has reached a major milestone by successfully closing a $72 million Series B funding round.
- E-Commerce
Five Trends Reshape MENA E-commerce in 2025
MENA e-commerce reached US$34.5bn in 2024 and is projected to US$57.8bn by 2029. Unlike the early years of e-commerce in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), when…
- E-Commerce
Jordan Moves to Regulate E-Commerce Parcels Amid Surge in Online Shopping
Jordan is witnessing a rapid increase in e-commerce parcel imports, creating serious competition for small and medium-sized traditional businesses.
- AI
Sampo AI Secures Oman’s Largest-Ever Pre-Seed Funding to Drive Regional Growth
Oman-based e-commerce pricing platform Sampo AI raised $750,000 in a pre-seed funding round held in January 2025.
- AI
Abu Dhabi Chamber Appoints Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi as Director General to Lead Strategic Roadmap 2025-2028
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has appointed Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi as the new Director General to spearhead the implementation of its…
- AI
Global AI Firms Form Strategic Data Partnerships Amid Privacy Concerns
Leading companies in the field of artificial intelligence are forming regional and sector-specific strategic partnerships to access user data that is not readily…
- AI
DAMAC Launches Middle East’s First Real Estate E-Commerce Platform
DAMAC Properties has introduced the Middle East’s first fully experiential real estate e-commerce platform.
- Digital Marketing
QNB Pioneers Unified Digital Wallet Integration in the GCC
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has become the first bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to enable the acceptance of digital wallets through a single, unified…
- AI
AI in Travel: Untapped Potential Amid Caution
A recent global survey reveals an interesting contrast in how artificial intelligence (AI) is embraced by internet users in the UAE, especially in the travel sector.
- E-Commerce
Chinese E‑Commerce Stock’s 230% Rally Faces Crucial Earnings Test
A leading Chinese e-commerce stock has surged an impressive 230% in value, but the rally faces a critical test as the company prepares to release its earnings report…
- AI
Abu Dhabi Enters Preconstruction Phase for New Sphere Venue
Abu Dhabi has entered a significant preconstruction agreement aimed at bringing the world’s second Sphere entertainment venue to the UAE capital.
- E-Commerce
Over 43 Million Digital Transactions Processed via Absher in July
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced that over 43 million electronic transactions were completed through its Absher platform during the month of July.
- AI
ChatGPT Leads the AI Landscape in the Middle East
In the Middle East, ChatGPT stands out as the most widely used AI chatbot, maintaining a strong lead over competitors.
- AI
UAE AI Camp Hosts 34,000 Participants
The United Arab Emirates recently hosted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Camp that attracted significant attention across the country.
- AI
Riskified and HUMAN Join Forces to Secure AI-Powered Shopping
The rise of AI-powered shopping assistants in e-commerce has brought new opportunities along with increased risks of fraud through these channels.
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