Tax Star and Wafeq partnership aids UAE tax compliance
Tax Star, the UAE’s AI-powered corporate tax automation platform, has partnered with Wafeq, a leading provider of accounting and e-invoicing software, to streamline tax compliance for SMEs.
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Money20/20 Middle East to spotlight fintech innovation
Money20/20 Middle East will take place from 15–17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. Positioned as the region’s leading platform for the fintech and financial community, the event will unite global leaders in finance, policy, and technology. The conference will feature more than 350 speakers, 450+ global and regional exhibiting
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Riyadh’s Event Tech Tank connects startups with investors
Saudi Arabia has launched a new platform spotlighting innovation in the events industry. Event Tech Tank is designed as a launchpad for startups, connecting entrepreneurs with investors and venture capital funds to turn promising ideas into viable projects.
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Dubai app re-enforces position as world’s cleanest city
Dubai Municipality has unveiled ‘Eltizam’, a smart digital app enabling authorised officials with judicial officer status to monitor and document public cleanliness violations.
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Abu Dhabi is fastest-growing AI hub in MENA
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector is experiencing rapid growth, with data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber showing the emirate is home to 673 AI companies, marking a 61% increase between June 2023 and June 2024.
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Dubai to host WHX Tech 2025
Dubai will take centre stage in global digital health when WHX Tech 2025 debuts at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8 – 10 September. The three-day event will focus on AI, women-led innovation, and real-world healthcare solutions.
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Mistral in talks with Abu Dhabi’s MGX to raise $1bn
French AI startup Mistral is reportedly in advanced discussions with investors, including Abu Dhabi’s MGX, to raise $1bn at a $10bn valuation. The funding would nearly double Mistral’s worth from last year.
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UAE economy projected to grow 4.4% in 2025
The UAE economy is forecast to expand by 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s latest Financial Stability Report.
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Sharjah Startup Studio opens applications
Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), the flagship programme by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has opened applications for its next cohort. The four-month cycle will begin in October 2025, with 20 startups selected from across the UAE.
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UAE digital fertility startup Ovasave raises $1.2m
Abu Dhabi-based startup Ovasave which focuses on addressing women’s health needs has raised $1.2m in pre-seed funding to scale its digital platform for fertility and hormonal health.