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PwC introduces AI chatbot for 4,000 lawyers to speed up work

The project will be delivered through a 12-month partnership with AI startup Harvey

Tamara, Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs backs BNPL startup Tamara with $150m facility

The facility will help finance the growing demand for bringing the buy now, pay later products in the GCC while continuing its growth across new verticals

NorthLadder

NorthLadder launches second-hand marketplace in Saudi Arabia

Residents in Riyadh and Jeddah can now use the marketplace to sell their used laptops, mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches

Alfa Romeo F1 Team

Alfa Romeo F1 Team looks to expand presence in Everdome

The ongoing partnership will see the Everdome team creating multiple VR experience activations

Evo platform

Stay ahead of the game with ASUS’ Intel Evo-powered laptops

The Intel Evo platform is made up of laptops that meet certain standards based on usability in real world situations

OpenAI

ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system

The new version will be available to OpenAI’s paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers

ByteDance

Abu Dhabi’s G42 buys ByteDance stake at $220bn valuation

G42 acquired a $100m-plus stake from existing investors in recent months through its 42XFund, Bloomberg reported

Burger Index

Food tech startup Burger Index raises $1.3m seed funding to expand into GCC

The funding round was led by Flat6Labs, MENA region’s seed and early-stage venture capital firm

Gisec

Gisec Global 2023 boosts cyber resilience of Middle East digital economy

The event, which will run until March 16, is hosting over 500 exhibitors from 53 countries

Tencent Cloud

Checkmate.live joins forces with Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud has expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, anti-cheat protection, gaming and XR

Abu Dhabi foster innovation

Abu Dhabi expands patent service to foster innovation

Financial aid for all supported businesses will increase by up to 30 per cent to help inventors during the critical invention phase

E-commerce global technology

E-commerce: Local adaptation of global technology

The overall success in the field of e-commerce is predominantly dependent on new forms of global technologies

Nomo

Digital Islamic bank Nomo launches multi-currency accounts

First available in Kuwait, the multi-currency accounts will soon roll-out in phases to customers across the GCC

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Presight AI announces start of subscription for IPO

The listing is the latest in a series of IPOs in the Gulf region as governments seek to bring more international investors into their markets

Hybrid

How to lead a successful hybrid organisation in 2023

Hybrid work requires a suitable environment to support successful outcomes that enable a suitable working environment

How hospitals can leverage data-driven video technology

How hospitals can leverage data-driven video technology

Innovations in the industry have increased opportunities and possibilities of videos and how people and the government can use them

Alexa

Alexa MENA’s Dr Raf Fatani shares how the brand is delivering a fully localised experience

Hyper-localisation is key to driving brand growth in new markets, says, the company’s regional general manager

UAE residents

UAE residents are using technology to take control of their health – research

Royal Philips released its first Health Trends Research UAE findings, shedding light on the state of local healthcare

ABO Digital

Interview: Amine Nedjai, CEO at ABO Digital

ABO Digital provides innovative and flexible funding solutions that will give blockchain projects access to more options for raising capital

Agility opens data centre sites

Kuwait’s Agility launches data centre sites across Middle East and Africa

The company plans to build additional sites in other rapidly growing data centre markets including Nairobi, Casablanca and Lagos

Gender

Why gender equity in tech matters more than ever

Technology as a tool or platform is by definition gender-agnostic

Investible Signing Event 27.02.23

Here’s how Hub71, Investible will support climate tech and other early-stage companies

The tech ecosystem’s startups will also gain access to Club Investible, a global network of more than 130 high-net-worth investors who provide capital and expertise

Anghami reports 35.6% revenue growth, subscribers rise 21% in 2022

Anghami reports 35.6% revenue growth, subscribers rise 21% in 2022

The streaming service ended the past year with 1.52 million paying subscribers

Women in tech

Rising together: The dividend that women can provide

Women bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to new ideas and approaches

Lulu Hypermarket

Lulu Hypermarket launches AI-powered customer experiences on WhatsApp

Salem, an AI-powered assistant, helps customers order products for in-store collection, receive in-app purchase receipts, and track their orders

Innovation

Why diverse teams drive innovation and success

There is a growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity in the workplace

Emtelle, KEZAD ink build to suit deal with

UK’s Emtelle, KEZAD Group join hands to build $50m manufacturing facility

The production facility will be located on a 48,000 sqm land plot that will be leased under a build-to-suit agreement with KEZAD

Cove Beach

Crypto Oasis launches Cove Beach venue in the metaverse

Crypto Oasis hosted top organisations and players in the regional ecosystem for its annual Ecosystem Night

Nebula Capsule 3

Nebula Capsule 3 projector launches in UAE

The projector is available at select retail stores and online for Dhs3,999

Hybrid work Logitech

Logitech shares key trends in hybrid work models

For seamless collaboration and engagement, businesses should follow some vital steps, says Loubna Imenchal, head of Video Collaboration, Logitech AMECA