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UAE-based Lunate has partnered with hedge fund giant Brevan Howard to establish a $2B investment platform in ADGM, focusing on macro and digital assets. The deal also includes Lunate acquiring a minority stake in Brevan Howard, further expanding its hedge fund exposure while reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global financial hub.
Vodafone Qatar has enhanced its Unlimited+ Postpaid plans under the “You Deserve It!” campaign, doubling roaming data, adding lifestyle perks, and introducing Call+ for app-based global calls. The upgrades highlight Vodafone’s strategy to deliver digital lifestyle solutions backed by expanded network infrastructure.
Ooredoo partnered with Qatar’s Ministry of Education as the Official Telecom Sponsor of the 2025–2026 “Back to School” event. The two-day program brought together students, families, and educators at QNCC, promoting digital literacy, academic readiness, and community engagement in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Chat, powered by the ALLAM 34B model, has been launched by PIF-backed HUMAIN to enrich Arabic digital content. SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi praised the initiative as a step toward positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in AI and preserving the Arabic language online.
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has launched a consultation on draft rules to allow financial institutions to provide robo-advisory services. The initiative supports fintech growth, expands investment options, and reflects the Kingdom’s push toward modern, technology-driven financial markets.
Sheba Joy, a Riyadh-based gaming studio, has raised $293K in pre-seed funding led by Merak Capital. The funds will fuel expansion, new game launches, and talent acquisition as the company aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global gaming hub.
Altharwah Albashariyyah has secured a SAR 15.21 million project from Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority to deliver employee training programs in 2025. The deal, set for signing in September, highlights the company’s growing role in talent development, following its earlier MoU with Dar Al Uloom University.
Experts at the Digital Pakistan Vision 2047 seminar called for urgent AI adoption across industries to boost competitiveness. Speakers emphasized youth education, workforce upskilling, and business involvement, while launching an AI Center to advance discourse and policymaking for Pakistan’s digital future.
CG Mobile has partnered with India’s Ai+ brand to launch affordable smartphones in Nepal, priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000. The upcoming Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G will add competition to Nepal’s budget-friendly market, challenging established brands like Xiaomi, Samsung, realme, and vivo.
A new mobile app is digitizing Morocco’s traditional daret savings circles, offering real-time management, reminders, and accessibility for unbanked users. By modernizing this centuries-old practice, the initiative could reduce financial exclusion, improve trust, and support Morocco’s wider push to formalize its shadow economy.