AI making impact despite drought in Insurtech dealmaking
Insurance technology startups have been on a declining trend globally, but there has been an increase in AI-focused and pre-seed…
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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Board Reconstituted by Royal Order
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) announced the issuance of a royal decree to reconstitute its Board of Directors…
Crypto Prices Tumble as Trump-fueled Euphoria Fades
Cryptocurrency prices are down sharply in recent weeks and not expected to rebound soon, with some of the biggest digital…
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering
Saudi Arabia has imposed stricter regulations on traders of precious metals and gemstones as part of its anti-money laundering efforts.…
Türkiye 2024 GDP Growth 3.2%, Exceeding Forecast
Türkiye’s economy grew 3.0% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing full-year growth to 3.2%, official data showed on…
Saudi Arabia Offers Middle East’s First Euro Green Bond
Saudi Arabia kicked off the sale of a euro-denominated green bond, the first such deal from a sovereign in the…
Key AI trends to reshape SME marketing in MENA
The AI market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is growing rapidly. According to experts, AI integration across…
ATSS and Intelsat to boost satellite communications in KSA and MENA
Through this partnership, ATSS will utilise Intelsat’s broad C-band and Ku-band satellite coverage. ATSS has announced a new Service Agreement…
Golden Gate Ventures launches $100m MENA fund in Qatar
Golden Gate Ventures, a Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its US$100 million Middle East and…
How AI is reshaping food security in MENA
The MENA region faces persistent food security challenges due to arid conditions, high import reliance, and inefficient agricultural practices. Artificial…