DXC Technology collaborates with startups via STARTUP AUTOBAHN to develop AI-powered solutions for automotive and manufacturing, enhancing multilingual vehicle safety, smart robotics, and efficient quality control through real-world innovation and ecosystem-driven collaboration.

Political campaigns have mastered digital-first engagement, grassroots advocacy, and transparent fundraising. These strategies offer businesses powerful lessons in customer acquisition, community-building, and sustainable growth through platform-native content, relational organising, and ecosystem thinking.

Cognizant and ServiceNow strengthen their partnership in the Middle East, delivering AI-powered solutions to streamline operations, drive growth, and accelerate digital transformation for regional enterprises across industries.

In this episode of "Born to Disrupt," hosts Mark Walker and Simon engage with Michael Lints, a partner at Golden Gate Ventures, to explore the dynamic venture capital landscape in the MENA region. Michael shares his journey from tech enthusiast to venture capitalist, highlighting the cultural nuances and relationship-driven nature of business in the Middle East. The discussion delves into the region's evolving perception from a capital hub to an innovation powerhouse, driven by government initiatives and emerging tech sectors like AI and healthcare. With insights into strategic partnerships and market expansion, this episode offers a compelling look at the opportunities and challenges in the Middle East's venture capital scene.

Use our messaging sprint template to bring your team together, define your company’s story, and ensure consistent communication. Access the Google Drive link or screenshot slides for quick collaboration.

Political campaign tactics—data-driven targeting, rapid iteration, and community building—are redefining business strategy. From voter microtargeting to influencer trust, the campaign playbook offers companies a blueprint for customer engagement, growth, and resilience in today’s fragmented digital marketplace.

Spoilz, a Saudi game developer, raises funding from Merak Capital and Impact46 to expand mobile game development, LiveOps, and AI-powered pipelines, aiming to bring culturally resonant, globally competitive games to the world stage.

Incorta’s No Limits summit returns to Riyadh on September 4, showcasing unified data platforms, AI, and analytics driving measurable outcomes across Saudi public and private sectors. Limited spots available for insights, panels, and exclusive announcements.

Wio Bank PJSC has launched a direct integration with Xero, giving UAE SMEs and accountants seamless bank feeds, automated reconciliation, and real-time insights—streamlining finance operations and setting a new benchmark for digital banking innovation.

Fintech Week London merges with Fintech Fringe, bringing UK fintech communities together for a two-day festival on 9-10 September 2025, offering insights, connections, and innovations to help scaling fintechs grow.

Patience, optimism, and storytelling aren’t just soft skills—they’re the hidden superpowers of sustainable leadership. Discover how standout leaders from Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix, and Patagonia used these traits to build resilience, inspire teams, and achieve long-term growth.

Today’s fastest-growing firms leverage technology, AI, and platform models to achieve exponential revenue growth, transforming industries from healthcare to fintech and logistics at unprecedented speed and scale.

EBANX deepens partnership with Stripe to enable Pix payments for global merchants, boosting Brazilian market reach and revenue. Pix now supports cross-border transactions, empowering Brazilian consumers and businesses with local payment methods.

In this episode of Born to Disrupt, former Deputy Mayor of London for Business Rajesh Agrawal joins the hosts to reflect on his remarkable journey from modest beginnings in India to becoming a successful fintech entrepreneur and senior policymaker. Over the course of the conversation, Rajesh shares his personal story, the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from building a business, and his perspective on London’s position as a leading global hub for innovation.

Founder mode empowers entrepreneurs with hands-on leadership and rapid innovation, but risks burnout without strategic self-care. Sustainable founder-led growth requires boundaries, delegation, support networks, and wellbeing practices to maintain long-term effectiveness and company success.

Reboot Coding Institute is launching AI programs for professionals and youth in Bahrain, including the AI Generalists Program and AI First workshops, to equip participants with practical AI skills and foster innovation across industries.

AI startup Gradient Labs secures $13M in Series A funding to expand its automation platform for regulated sectors, enabling 90% query resolution at 98% quality. Backed by Redpoint Ventures, it's redefining customer service for fintech and financial services.

Neuroscience reveals that stories trigger brain synchrony, release trust-building chemicals, and drive engagement. Business leaders leveraging authentic narratives can foster deeper connections with employees, customers, and stakeholders—unlocking a powerful competitive advantage in the age of AI.

Emirates signs MoU with Crypto.com to explore integrating crypto payments, aligning with Dubai’s push for financial innovation and appealing to a younger, digital-first customer base.

Backed by a $20M investment from Unique Properties, AIR unveils an AI-native platform to transform property transactions in Dubai, blending machine intelligence with human expertise for smarter, data-driven real estate experiences.

Paris–Silicon Valley startup Arago secures $26M seed funding to commercialize “JEF,” a groundbreaking photonic AI chip offering 10× lower energy use than GPUs, aiming to redefine sustainable AI compute.

Vertiv hosted a hands-on training in Riyadh, showcasing advanced switchgear and busbar technologies to support Saudi Arabia’s growing digital infrastructure and Vision 2030 goals.

TBC Uzbekistan expands its digital ecosystem with the full rollout of TBC Insurance, offering seamless, app-based life insurance services and plans to broaden into personal insurance.

Canva and Stripe show how a clear vision can drive hypergrowth, attract top talent, and build resilient cultures—proving that purpose, not just product, is the true differentiator in today’s startup ecosystem.

Carbon credit retirements surged to a record 95 million in H1 2025, driven by higher-quality credits and compliance with global schemes like CORSIA, signaling growing maturity and alignment in voluntary and regulated carbon markets.

Dubai Land Department invites Emiratis to join its Real Estate Broker Programme, enhancing national talent participation with specialised training, licensing, and incentives to strengthen Dubai’s real estate sector and support Emiratisation goals.

Skyfire unveils Agent Checkout, the first production-ready platform for AI agent-native payments and identity, enabling seamless, secure, and monetizable transactions for autonomous agents across digital services.

In an era dominated by data, true innovation stems from human stories. Margaret Heffernan reveals how narrative, not metrics, drives creativity, resilience, and long-term success in uncertain times.

ZIGChain unveils its mainnet beta, enabling high-performance DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, and Shariah-compliant finance with a $100M fund backing, aiming to revolutionize programmable financial infrastructure globally.

Bold missions, community focus, and fame-building—not ads—are the keys to scaling today. Insights from Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, and Jonathan Mildenhall.
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