United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories

Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.

Nearly half of UK shoppers plan to use AI agents for holiday shopping, showing growing trust despite some security concerns ahead of the peak season.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

The UAE has launched the Gulf’s first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.

Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

The UAE ranks as the world’s most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Azmarq Technovation has launched Baynix.ai in Dubai, offering AI-driven omnichannel messaging to enhance business communication across the Middle East and beyond.

Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.

Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.

Jobizo raises INR ₹12 crore to enhance its healthtech platform, aiming to boost healthcare staffing across India and expand into 41 international markets.

Tax Systems has named Sanj Juneja as Global Strategic Partners Director to boost international growth via a new partner ecosystem across key global markets.

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.

Australia’s ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.