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Franklin Templeton Launches HeadStart to Boost Saudi Women in Finance
Franklin Templeton, in collaboration with PNU and global partners, launched HeadStart, a program providing Saudi female students with education and hands-on experience in asset management, empowering the next generation of women leaders in the financial services industry.
Emirates Growth Fund and Hub71 Partner to Boost UAE SMEs and Scaleups
The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) and Hub71 have signed a strategic MoU to support UAE SMEs and growth-stage companies by combining growth capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access, strengthening operational readiness and enabling sustainable scaling.
Velents.ai Raises $1.5M and Launches Agent.sa, the First Arabic-Speaking AI Employee
Velents.ai secures $1.5M to launch Agent.sa — the first Arabic-speaking AI employee for enterprises in the Middle East — redefining workplace automation and empowering organizations with intelligent, language-native digital team members.
Lebanese Fintech Whish Money Expands Globally with Canadian Licenses
Whish Money secures financial services licenses in Canada, marking its first major regulatory approval outside MENA. The move paves the way for global expansion while ensuring compliant, secure, and locally regulated financial services for diaspora markets.
UAE Regulators SCA and DFSA Strengthen Audit Oversight Through MoU
The SCA and DFSA sign a new MoU to enhance audit oversight, improve financial reporting, and foster regulatory collaboration, boosting market integrity and investor confidence across the UAE’s rapidly growing financial sector.
Kerno Enterprises and Intel Partner to Develop AI and Edge Computing Solutions in UAE
Kerno Enterprises teams up with Intel to co-develop high-performance AI, universal, and edge computing solutions, producing enterprise-class servers locally in Dubai, supporting the UAE’s “Made in the Emirates” initiative and boosting regional tech innovation.