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Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan has reached a $1.4 billion valuation following the first closing of a new investment round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). The deal marks a significant milestone, bringing one of the country’s largest traditional financial institutions into the unicorn’s shareholder base for the […] The post Egyptian Fintech Giant MNT-Halan Hits $1.4B Valuation in Al Ahly Capital-Led Round first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
OpenAI, the $850 billion company behind the viral chatbot, is executing its most significant redesign of ChatGPT since its 2022 launch. The strategic pivot will shift the product’s focus from a consumer-facing conversational assistant to a powerful hub for coding tools and autonomous AI agents, signaling a clear push for higher-margin revenue streams ahead of […] The post OpenAI is Overhauling ChatGPT, Focusing on Enterprise and AI Agents Ahead of Potential IPO first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
UAE-founded gifting platform Zuvees has secured $1.6 million from IvyCap Ventures as part of its ongoing Series A fundraising round. The fresh capital injection brings the company’s total funds raised to approximately $3.3 million and will be used to advance its AI technology, logistics infrastructure, and international expansion plans. Quick Facts Funding: $1.6 million from […] The post UAE’s Zuvees Banks $1.6 Million to Scale its AI-Powered Global Gifting Platform first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
The Affiliate Leaders Summit will take its next major step in 2026, evolving into a standalone global event dedicated entirely to affiliate and performance…
Narvaez hat-trick and Arrieta heroics headline UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s rollercoaster Giro d’Italia News | Team -2nd June 2026 As the wheels stop spinning in Italy’s Grand Tour, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will look back on three weeks that had everything, brilliance, misfortune, and moments that will be talked about long after the race fades from memory. UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s race could have unravelled before it even began. Co-leaders Adam Yates and Jay Vine had withdrawn by the end of the first week, swept up in a crash that also claimed Spaniard Marc Soler. Three riders. One brutal moment. The team’s GC ho
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Single Etihad ticket now reaches eight cities across Uzbekistan via Tashkent Codeshare launch coincides with Etihad’s new daily Abu Dhabi-Tashkent service on 9 August 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad’s global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service. The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from 9 August 2026. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket on Uzbekistan Airways flights from Tashke
ISNR 2026 will introduce five new features designed to meet the evolving demands of national security and civil defence operations. The new additions will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fire safety, K9 operations, and physical fitness. The inaugural AI Security Forum will bring together government leaders, security agencies, and technology experts to explore the transformative role of AI in advancing the future of national and cybersecurity operations. Abu Dhabi, UAE: 16 May 2026 — The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026, the leading biennial event dedicated to the
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Discussions focused on a range of strategic issues shaping the future of GCC financial and economic cooperation Ministers reviewed the latest developments in advancing economic unity among GCC states Meeting examined the outcomes of central bank governors’, customs union, tax administrations and GCC common market committee meetings H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini: “We are moving forward with an ambitious vision that places the aspirations of Gulf citizens at the forefront, while striving to build a resilient financial and economic system that strengthens our global standing.” United Arab Emirates – 14 May 2
The prize pool for winning teams exceeds AED 80,000, along with AED 50,000 dedicated to spectators as part of an integrated, interactive experience designed to boost attendance and engagement throughout the tournament The competition will run till June 12, across group stages, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final Special ‘All Stars’ games will convene top players from four continents who will then compete within a unique celebratory setting UAE – Thursday, 14 May 2026 Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) announced the launch of the ‘UAE Com