HeyBreez, the operational layer for enterprise voice AI, announces an oversubscribed $2.5 million seed fund raise. The raise was led by Lunara Partners – a multi-stage investment firm investing in tech & tech-enabled businesses chiefly across the MENA region. Other participating investors included Jabbar Group, DASH Ventures, prominent founders and strategic angel investors. The proceeds
Saudi Arabia has rapidly become one of the most important business destinations in the Middle East. Driven by Vision 2030, economic diversification, technology investment, tourism development and massive infrastructure projects, the Kingdom now hosts a growing calendar of international conferences, exhibitions and investment forums. For companies looking to enter the Saudi market, these events provide
All five horses representing the UAE at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 have successfully passed the first veterinary inspection, clearing the way for the team to begin its World Championship campaign. The inspection took place in Aachen on Monday 17 August, with Cornet XL, Enjoy de la Mure, Foncetti vd Heffinck, Hudson de Vains
Visa is highlighting the continued growth of Visa Destinations, its global travel inspiration platform that helps travelers discover unique experiences across some of the world’s most vibrant destinations, including Dubai, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Sydney. The announcement comes as UAE travelers increasingly prioritize experiences over traditional sightseeing and use digital tools to
The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department announced that the total value of rental contracts registered during the first half of 2026 reached approximately AED2.91 billion, across a total of 73,472 contracts. The figures reflect the emirate’s sustained activity and underscore its growing appeal as a preferred destination for living, investment and doing business, in line
The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE. Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport
Network International (Network), a leading FinTech company across the Middle East and Africa, has enabled Slice, a new flexible, credit-card-based installments solution for in-store and online purchases in the UAE, available to eligible customers of Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region. Slice expands Network’s
