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Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1M to Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
Hashgraph Ventures has committed $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, supporting 13,000 developers and 1,300 startups across 20+ cities, accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation for economic inclusion in Africa.
EIB Launches €500M Space TechEU Financing Programme
The European Investment Bank unveils Space TechEU, a €500 million financing initiative for European space companies. Focused on SMEs and midcaps, the programme aims to boost innovation, mobilise €1.4 billion in investment, and strengthen Europe’s global space competitiveness.
Arab Energy Fund Secures Panda Bond Approval in China
The Arab Energy Fund becomes the first MENA multilateral institution approved to issue RMB-denominated Panda Bonds, enhancing funding diversification, fostering China-MENA capital market collaboration, and supporting long-term energy investment strategies.
WeRide and Uber Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
WeRide and Uber have launched Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi, the first outside the U.S. Passengers can now book autonomous rides via Uber, marking a milestone in the Middle East’s self-driving mobility expansion.
UAE Financial Sector Sees Growing Female Leadership
The 2025 Discovery Series by Heriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton highlights women’s representation in UAE financial services boards, CROs, and HIAs, revealing progress while identifying gaps to accelerate gender-balanced leadership and inclusive governance across the sector.
Ulf Zetterberg Launches Digital Mirror to Close Contract Value Gap
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven and Mark Walker sit down with Ulf Zetterberg, the founder of Seal Software and now the driving force behind Digital Mirror. Recording from the US, Dubai, and the UK, the trio dives into the next evolution of legal tech: moving beyond static contract management to dynamic performance tracking.