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UAE Banks Federation approves 2026 strategy

UAE Banks Federation (UBF) approved its 2026 strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), in the presence of representatives of all its member banks. The...

Cyber Security Council stresses importance of protecting digital identity

The UAE Cyber Security Council has emphasised the importance of protecting digital identity, describing it as one of the most valuable assets for both...

Saudi annual Vision 2030 report shows most indicators achieve targets

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities now make up more than half of the Kingdom’s real gross domestic product, according to the annual Vision 2030 report...

Startup Wrap: MENA startups draw capital as AI bets continue to accelerate

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa saw new funding rounds over the past week, with acquisitions, and partnerships across artificial intelligence, fintech,...

Saudi Arabia signs MoUs at Hannover Messe to advance industrial localization 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed three memorandums of understanding with partners during its participation in Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.  The...

Fujairah Creative City ramps up investment drive to position emirate as global innovation hub

Advanced tech integration to align creative content with global market demands Fujairah Creative City (FCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering national talent and fostering...

Ministry of Finance launches ‘Federal Government Public Debt 2022–2025’ report

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched the ‘Federal Government Public Debt 2022–2025’ report titled ‘Public Debt: Efficiency and Sustainable Financing,’ a strategic document...

KSA, World Bank discuss future of AI governance

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, in cooperation with the World Bank, is holding an international workshop in Washington titled “Towards the Future:...

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