Author: Mahdeehassan
Betsson, Soft2Bet, and Novibet were among the standout winners at last night’s inaugural SBC Awards Europe ceremony. The prestigious ceremony took place on the evening of Thursday, 12th June at the Hilton Malta in Saint Julian’s. The evening brought the industry together to recognise the people and companies driving progress and setting new standards in sports betting and gaming across Europe. The evening was hosted by globally recognised sports broadcaster and football presenter, Alison Bender, who presented 34 distinct awards honouring the industry’s leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers, in front of an audience of 400 industry stakeholders. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “We launched SBC Summit Malta…
“This is more than just a regulatory update. It’s a powerful global signal of trust in the UAE’s financial systems and compliance frameworks. “It reinforces Dubai’s growing status as one of the world’s safest and most transparent capital markets. “It opens the door wider for institutional and individual investors from around the world, many of whom are now seeing Dubai as not just a lifestyle destination, but a secure and future-proof place to allocate capital. “The message is clear: Dubai is getting stronger and stronger as a global capital market, emerging as a magnet for living, working, and safeguarding wealth.”
eVoost AI, an Abu Dhabi-based proptech founded in 2024 by Cristian Pastrana, raised seed funding from Qora71, marking the syndicate’s first lead investment. The startup uses emotional profiling and behavioural segmentation to deploy AI-powered virtual agents for real estate buyers, offering tailored property suggestions and analytics. Funds will go toward the global expansion of its digital sales infrastructure. Backed by Qora71’s network of 114 angels, eVoost has signed $1.9B in GMV, entered talks for $1.5B more, and partnered with a UAE developer to run digital sales funnels across the US, Europe, and Latin America. Press release: eVoost AI, an Abu…
This collaboration will enable enterprises to automate voice interactions in Arabic dialects, streamlining tasks like booking confirmations and service inquiries. Dubai, UAE – June 11, 2025 – CNTXT AI, a Data and AI enabler driving AI readiness in the region, has partnered with Actualize, a leader in real-time voice automation, to launch a next-generation Arabic AI voice agent that understands and responds to regional dialects in real time, enhancing customer engagement across key service touchpoints. The collaboration addresses persistent challenges in Arabic voice technology — from underrepresentation of regional dialects to the need for privacy-compliant, locally hosted deployments. With the…
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced several product innovations at its annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, designed to revolutionize how enterprises manage, analyze, and activate their data in the AI era. These announcements span data engineering, compute performance, analytics, and agentic AI capabilities, all aimed at helping organizations break down data silos and bridge the gap between enterprise data and business action — without sacrificing control, simplicity, or governance. “With our latest announcements, we’re showcasing how Snowflake is fundamentally redefining what organizations can expect from a modern data platform,” said James Petter, Vice President, Snowflake EMEA. “These innovations…
NVIDIA Studio Nights 5, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, was a resounding success, bringing together over 700 local creators and designers. NVIDIA Studio Nights is a celebration of innovation and digital artistry. It is an opportunity to learn about the latest NVIDIA Studio platform tech and benefits. Attendees experienced and explored the latest NVIDIA Studio hardware, where they got the chance to network, be inspired, learn new skills, gain recognition and grow. The fifth edition of NVIDIA Studio Nights honored Egypt’s deep artistic legacy and vibrant creative future. The event provided designers and creators from different creative…
FIA President reflects on influential visit celebrating mobility innovation and motorsport growth Dubai, UAE, 8th June, 2025: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has completed an official visit to Japan, reaffirming the strong ties between the Federation and one of the world’s most influential nations in mobility and motorsport. As the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, the FIA is committed to building partnerships that drive innovation, safety, and sustainability. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and President Masayoshi Sakaguchi, the visit offered vital insights into Japan’s investment in smart infrastructure and the evolving role of…
Riyadh, June 2025: In a move set to deepen economic insight and advisory services across Saudi Arabia, Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Strategic Gears, a Saudi-based management consulting firm, to jointly produce high-impact research and advisory content supporting the Kingdom’s economic transformation under Vision 2030. The two-year agreement formalises a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering knowledge exchange, policy analysis and investment insight through joint publications, advisory projects and thought leadership initiatives. It underscores a shared commitment to delivering relevant, data-driven economic intelligence that reflects Saudi Arabia’s evolving priorities. Strategic Gears will contribute its…
To prepare for this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched the largest and most advanced AI-powered road inspection fleet in the world. This fleet consists of 18 high-tech units utilising five state-of-the-art technologies, all aimed at improving road safety, enhancing quality, and ensuring an exceptional experience for pilgrims. The fleet includes specialized equipment for scanning surface damage, measuring the International Roughness Index (IRI), assessing pavement layer thickness, evaluating structural deflection, and testing skid resistance. Among the highlights are seven surface damage scanners equipped with high-resolution cameras, laser units, GPS, and data storage systems for precise…
A strategic platform to unify national efforts in enhancing emergency and crisis response systems with a focus on integrating People of Determination (POD). The conference showcases the latest global technological and policing practices to support caregivers and first responders. Distinguished participation from experts of the Secure Communities Forum and prominent policing and academic leaders. Aligned with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025, reflecting the country’s commitment to data-driven and inclusive policymaking. Abu Dhabi – UAE – June 2025: Rabdan Academy, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Interior, has announced the launch of the first edition of the “Inclusivity in Safety”…