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ITC London Selects Startups for Inaugural Challenge Lab 2026
ITC London has named five startups as finalists for its first Challenge Lab, connecting innovators with Generali to tackle insurance challenges and drive sustainable, low-carbon solutions. The live pitching session will take place at ITC London 2026.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: Engineering the Capital Network
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 will bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators from 8th–11th December. With 60+ events, 750+ speakers, and USD 62 trillion in assets represented, ADFW 2025 is set to shape the future of finance, covering AI innovation, sustainable finance, blockchain, and cross-sector collaboration.
PebblePad Acquires myday to Accelerate Global EdTech Growth
Private equity-backed PebblePad has acquired student engagement platform myday, creating an integrated learning and engagement experience for over 200 institutions worldwide and strengthening its position as a global education technology leader.
Source Partners with ActiveQuote to Streamline Private Medical Insurance
Source Insurance and ActiveQuote partner to enable advisers to offer Private Medical Insurance directly through the Source platform, simplifying holistic protection solutions and helping clients access comprehensive coverage for health, home, and landlord insurance seamlessly.
Khalifa Fund Backs 16 Emirati Ventures at The Rage Festival 2026
The Khalifa Fund is supporting 16 Emirati-led SMEs at Abu Dhabi’s Rage Festival 2026, helping local brands showcase creativity, expand market access, and strengthen entrepreneurship across fashion, food, retail, and cultural industries.
Qatar Set to Gain $1 Billion from Autonomous Vehicles
Strategy& Middle East forecasts Qatar could capture nearly US$1 billion from fully autonomous vehicles by 2035. Strong infrastructure, early pilots, and regulatory frameworks position the nation to scale driverless mobility, boosting safety, efficiency, and economic value.