G42 and Publicis Sapient aim to integrate cloud modernisation, intelligent agents and full-scale AI deployment under a joint structure targeted for mid-2026.
The cross-border investor is active in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan and Kuwait and is preparing expansion into Oman, Bahrain, Switzerland, Kenya and the UAE.
The Global Islamic Fintech Report 2025/26 highlights rapid expansion in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by tokenisation, stablecoins and regulatory reform.
The three-year loan, arranged by Mizuho Bank, has a base size of $350 million and includes a $150 million greenshoe option.
The payment orchestration platform is working with Iraqi provider Wayl to help businesses access local payment methods.
The new fund and accelerator aim to support early-stage startups emerging from King Saud University.
The digital SME financing platform secured certification under the National Startup Charter in February 2026.
The regulator has outlined how licensed banks and insurers should adopt AI while protecting consumers and safeguarding data.
The rollout brings a global work platform into a regional cloud, aligning with Middle East digital transformation and governance needs.
The Stockholm-based leadership programme targets climate innovation ecosystems.
The EdTech venture is on a mission to turn children from technology consumers into creators by blending AI, gamification, and behavioural analysis.
The Abu Dhabi-based 2PointZero Group subsidiary plans to integrate automated driver testing tech as it pivots to an Emirates Mobility platform.
Beltone introduces private equity arm led by Ali Mokhtar, strengthening its end-to-end investment offering alongside Beltone Venture Capital.
Founded in 2021, the fintech plans to expand its nearly 20,000-store network and add peer-to-peer transfers and remittances across Morocco.
Organised by Women Spark in partnership with Playbook, the event will be held at The Garage, bringing together founders, investors and operators for discussions focused on leadership and innovation.
After the New Delhi summit, the UAE confirms it will co-chair the 2027 Artificial Intelligence Summit with Switzerland and host the 2028 gathering.
