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Saudi Arabia executed the first sovereign-native tokenised property deed transfer by linking its Real Estate Registry directly to blockchain settlement, reducing transfer time to seconds while embedding legal enforceability into digital assets to boost liquidity, PropTech innovation, and foreign investment.
SpaceX acquires xAI to build space-based AI infrastructure using Starship and Starlink, arguing terrestrial data centers cannot sustainably scale. The $1.2 trillion combined vision includes orbital solar-powered computing, direct-to-mobile connectivity, and long-term plans for lunar and Martian operations, positioning AI as the backbone of a multi-planetary future.
During its participation in the Future Real Estate Forum 2026. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 02 February 2026: Umm Al Qura…
KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigiKhata, a leading digital ledger platform used by…
Through Addictech, e& aims to make digital wellbeing a practical, everyday conversation for families, combining awareness with tools that help create balanced screen routines.
This marks Pine Labs’ second major win in Sri Lanka, reflecting rising demand for agile, outsourced card management systems as banks in emerging markets move away from legacy platforms toward scalable, digital-first solutions.
The move builds on SEF’s broader efforts to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s esports infrastructure, including the launch of the SEF Arena and previous partnerships with major gaming titles. Together, Yalla Group and SEF aim to create sustainable pathways for aspiring esports professionals across the Kingdom.
The company emphasized its ongoing collaboration with Qatar’s government, local cloud expansion, and support for the country’s Digital Agenda 2030, reinforcing a focus on secure, responsible AI adoption across sectors.
The announcements reinforce Qatar’s ambition to build a collaborative, investment-friendly environment for AI, R&D, and next-generation digital ventures.
Qatar’s push to integrate AI into cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure is positioning the country as a regional hub for advanced security technologies.