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Dubai to Go Fully Cashless by 2026
Dubai, the commercial and technological hub of the United Arab Emirates, is taking a bold step towards becoming a fully cashless society by the year 2026.
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- E-Commerce
Google Cloud Unveils AI Shopping Assistant
Google Cloud has announced a groundbreaking solution for the retail and e-commerce sectors: the Conversational Commerce Agent (PR Newswire).
- AI
Grandiose Launches AI-Powered GrandChef
Grandiose Supermarket, a leading retail chain in the United Arab Emirates, has taken a significant step in transforming the grocery shopping experience with the launch…
- Marketplaces
Veritas Capital Raises $14.4B for Tech Investments
Veritas Capital Fund Management has successfully closed its largest technology-focused fund, Veritas Capital Fund IX, raising a total of $14.4 billion.
- Marketplaces
India Sees Surge in Family Offices
The number of family offices in India has experienced a remarkable increase, growing from just 45 in 2018 to nearly 300 by 2024.
- AI
Mastercard Introduces Agentic Pay Platform
Mastercard has announced the launch of Agentic Pay, a new AI-driven payment solution designed to revolutionize digital commerce.
- E-Commerce
Pattern Eyes $2.6 Billion Valuation in US IPO
American e-commerce company Pattern is preparing for a major milestone with its planned initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The firm is targeting a valuation of up…
- E-Commerce
Justyol bags $1M to scale beyond fashion
Moroccan-based e-commerce startup Justyol has raised a fresh $1 million in investment and stock financing, positioning itself as one of the rising players in the…
- E-Commerce
Gen Z is the Engine of Social Commerce: They do not just watch, they co-create
A new media grammar is taking hold across Gen Z: They do not just watch, they co-create. YouTube’s latest culture study shows that today’s 14–24-year-olds see themselves…
- E-Commerce
WGN: MENA’s Operating System for Measurable Growth
Omar Nart writes on WORLDEF Growth Network — WGN was born precisely from this need. It is not a club, nor a chain of events left to the coincidences of random…
- AI
Ralph Lauren Enters the AI Era with Personalized Style Tool
Iconic fashion brand Ralph Lauren has embraced artificial intelligence with the launch of a new AI-powered tool called “Ask Ralph,” designed to provide personalized…
- AI
Bettr Launches AI-Powered Financing for E-Commerce Vendors
Bettr, an Ant International-backed financial technology provider, has officially launched an AI-powered accounts receivable financing platform aimed at e-commerce…
- Logistics
IQ Robotics Joins Logistics Leaders Saudi 2025
IQ Robotics, a leading provider of robotic and automation solutions for logistics, has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor for Logistics Leaders Saudi 2025
- AI
Oman Future Fund Launches SME Lending Portfolio
Oman is taking a decisive step toward strengthening its entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of a dedicated SME lending portfolio by the Future Fund of Oman,…
- AI
Middle East Fintech Growth Accelerates with Digital Payments and AI
The Middle East is fast emerging as a global leader in the fintech revolution.
- E-Commerce
Asia and E-Commerce: Writing the Next Chapter
Asia-Pacific is not just catching up in online retail but setting the pace. Phones have become the default storefront and service desk, turning short videos, chat, and…
- Digital Marketing
Emaar Misr Signs Red Sea Tourism Deal
Emaar Misr for Development (EMFD.CA), a leading Egyptian real estate developer, has signed a major agreement with regional partners to launch a large-scale tourism…
- Digital Marketing
Africa Warehouse Occupancy Hits 83%
According to the Knight Frank Africa Industrial Market Report 2025, the continent’s modern warehousing occupancy rate reached 83 percent, showing a significant increase…
- Digital Marketing
MENA Startup Funding Drops to $337.5M
Startup investment in the MENA region experienced a notable decline in August 2025, totaling $337.5 million, according to data from Tech in Asia
- Digital Marketing
7X Launches NXN National Logistics Network
7X, the UAE’s leading logistics and postal service provider, has officially launched NXN – the National Network for Logistics, marking a transformative step in the…
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