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Dubai AI Festival 2025 to Showcase AI Innovation and Global Collaboration
Dubai AI Festival 2025, held on April 23-24 at Madinat Jumeirah, will bring together global AI leaders to explore advancements, investments, and responsible AI deployment, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a leader in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Calculus Group Signs ₹1000 Crore AI-Powered Rural Development MoU with HRDS INDIA
Calculus Group partners with HRDS INDIA in a ₹1000 crore AI-driven initiative to transform rural India, introducing smart sanitation, IoT infrastructure, and sustainable ecosystems, impacting over 7 crore families and advancing India's Vision 2047.
Alipay+ and Whale Cloud Expand Partnership to Power Next-Gen Mobile Apps
At MWC 2025, Alipay+ and Whale Cloud announced an extended partnership to enhance digital payment solutions and super apps worldwide. The collaboration will focus on Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, driving digital transformation for businesses and consumers.
Lloyds Banking Group Opens Applications for 2025 Launch Innovation Programme
Lloyds Banking Group’s 12-week Launch Innovation programme returns in 2025, offering start-ups expert guidance and a chance to run commercial experiments. Applications are open from March 3 to April 4, welcoming innovators from all industries.
Zelostech Wins DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge for Autonomous Electric Delivery Vehicle
Zelostech’s fully electric autonomous delivery vehicle wins DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge in the Middle East & Africa, advancing urban logistics sustainability. The startup plans expansion into the UAE and GCC after success in China and Singapore.
NymCard Secures $33M in Series B to Expand Embedded Finance in MENA
NymCard raises $33M in Series B funding led by QED Investors, accelerating its fintech expansion across MENA with cutting-edge payment solutions for banks, fintechs, and enterprises.