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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 02 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium today reported progress in the restoration of production at the company;s Al Taweelah site, with key early milestones reached ahead of schedule. EGA;s Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage on 28 March as Iranian attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi led to an emergency shutdown. The safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors is always EGA;s highest priority. Two employees sustained injuries requiring hospitalisation and have since been discharged to continue their recoveries. EGA established a dedicated, experienced team to deliver a safe and
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 – Eastern Europe and Central Asia’s leading iGaming and Sports conference – will welcome football legend, UEFA Champions League 3 times winner, and…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 25 June 2026: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched “Procurement Connect”, a new initiative designed to help businesses prepare for future procurement and supply opportunities with leading organisations and entities across the emirate, enabling them to better position themselves for growth and enhance their competitiveness. The initiative was launched during a dedicated forum organised by the Chamber, which brought together leading organisations from across Abu Dhabi, alongside representatives from the private sector and the media. The event reflects the Chamber’s com
Thousands of passengers reserve seats within days of bookings opening as the Etihad Rail App becomes the UAE;s most downloaded free app Etihad Rail App reaches #1 Free App in the UAE Strong early demand through the Etihad Rail App and booking website Passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah to commence on 30 June Network to expand to include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah from 30 September Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25 June 2026: Customers are purchasing the first tickets for passenger rail services in the UAE following the launch of the Etihad Rail App and dedicated booking website, with over 5,000 passengers reservi
Pilot phase marks a key step towards the gradual implementation of the system across the UAE Event highlights the steps for businesses to onboard with their Accredited Service Provider through EmaraTax platform Comprehensive overview of the Electronic Invoicing system in enhancing compliance, transparency, and efficiency across business transactions. Younis Haji AlKhoori: The Electronic Invoicing System is a cornerstone of efforts to strengthen the efficiency and future readiness of our economy Abdulaziz Al Mulla: Digital data exchange via the new system for greater transparency and immediate tax compliance with accuracy and ef
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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.
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…
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