Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 June 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ;premium aluminium; producer in the world, has announced the winners of the latest edition of EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The initiative is designed to encourage young people across the UAE to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovation and creativity. The EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge forms part of EGA;s long-running Engineer the Future programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innov

H.E. Bin Touq highlights the country’s advanced, integrated tourism development model underpinned by partnership, openness, and diversity Abu Dhabi, 12 June 2026 – The UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo, Spain. The country reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at developing a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector, raising its contribution to economic growth, sustainable development, and community prosperity. During the session, the U

All international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days, with no application required Abu Dhabi, UAE – Today, Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, partners with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi to provide complimentary medical travel insurance with The National Insurance Company – Daman, to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights. The initiative illustrates the ambition of both Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi to meet travel demand to Abu Dhabi, with an offering that goes be

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Egyptian fintech Blnk has secured $37.1 million in a mixed funding round to scale its point-of-sale financing operations across the country. The round consists of $12.5 million in Series A equity and $24.6 million in local debt facilities, aimed at expanding access to consumer credit for a largely underserved population. Quick Facts Total Funding: $37.1 […] The post Egypt’s Blnk Raises $37 Million to Target Unbanked with AI-Powered Credit first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.

MENA startups raised a significant $454.7 million across 33 deals in May 2026, marking a 202% increase from the previous month. However, the headline figure is largely inflated by debt financing, which accounted for two-thirds of the total capital, revealing a more cautious investor sentiment than the numbers initially suggest. Quick Facts Total May funding: […] The post MENA Startup Funding Rebounds To $454.7M In May, Driven By A Surge In Debt first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.