A two-day hackathon hosted by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) showcased a variety of projects using AI, big data and cloud computing to improve the UAE’s tax services.

Mobile telecoms company Zain KSA has successfully completed a major digital transformation program in collaboration with Netcracker Technology.

Instaveritas, a global leader in background screening solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Creative Zone, one of the UAE’s largest and most trusted business setup consultancies, to introduce its comprehensive background screening and KYC services in the region.

The UAE is the most diversified economy in the GCC, according to the 2025 Global Economic Diversification Index (EDI).

Bybit has secured in-principle approval (IPA) from the UAE’s Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) to operate as a virtual asset platform operator in the country.

Hubpay has partnered with Aquanow to introduce the UAE’s first fully regulated crypto payments solution. This service allows businesses across a number of sectors to accept cryptocurrency payments securely alongside traditional transactions.

Visit Qatar and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance digital innovation in the tourism sector.