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Paramount, a UAE-headquartered cybersecurity company, today announced the launch of SoCMate, a first-of-its-kind GCC-born AI-powered security investigation assistant, at the Microsoft stand during GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16-18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Developed for CISOs and Level 2 and Level 3 cybersecurity professionals, SoCMate helps teams investigate threats in […]

RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++) has closed a Series C round worth hundreds of millions of RMB (tens of millions of USD) to accelerate global expansion and embodied AI development. Qianggang Capital Fund led the round, joined by GIG Capital Group, Sealand Innovation, and Juntong Capital. Fosun RZ Capital increased its stake. “The true value of industrial robotics lies […]

Metra’s gold digital-finance business joins Nasdaq-listed ATIF to advance gold supply-chain finance and global trade settlement NEW YORK – September,…

Tell us about yourself and your background.  I am originally from Australia. I have been married for 28 years, have 2 fantastic kids, and 2 dogs. I have had the chance to live and work in a variety of amazing places, including the UAE, China, Hong Kong, Australia and Southeast Asia. I have been in […]

Traditionally, HR was seen as a support function, making sure that there would be the right number of employees in the business in the right roles. They were responsible for making sure that all the administration was in place and that people got paid and were provided with training. They wouldn’t always have a seat […]

Tell us about yourself and what is it you currently do I’m Jennifer Hogan, scientist turned edutainment strategist specializing in family entertainment and informal learning. Over the past 15 years, I’ve designed and operated programs, experiences and destinations that bring education, play, and community together in meaningful ways for children and families. I am currently […]

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I believe technology should do more than automate processes. It should empower businesses to grow, innovate, and realise their full potential. That belief has shaped my career and ultimately inspired me to become an entrepreneur. My goal has never been simply to implement […]

UAE has over 57,954 start-ups across its territory including 10 unicorns. Funded companies have attracted $ 105B in venture capital and private equity from local companies as well as organisations in a range of regions such as Europe and Vietnam.  More related numbers include 706 acquisitions and 441 IPOs. Having been a party to conversations […]

You started with a single-practitioner clinic and successfully scaled and built a multi-six-figure business. Looking back, what were the three most important decisions that accelerated your business growth? People often imagine there was a single breakthrough moment, and there wasn’t. There were three decisions, and none of them felt big at the time. Taking a […]

Canadian University Dubai (CUD), through its School of Engineering, organised the UAE’s first university humanoid robot kickboxingshowcase in collaboration with Besomi Electronics. The collaboration will create opportunities for CUD students and faculty to engage more closely with emerging technologies through industry exposure, practical learning and innovation-led experiences. The showcase featured the Besomi Rangers, the first […]