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UAE FinTech companies are rapidly adopting Agentic AI, moving beyond initial trials to integrate these smart systems into their core operations. This exciting shift aims to boost service development and efficiency, all while keeping a sharp focus on strong governance and security to ensure safe and responsible use.
UAE FinTech companies are rapidly adopting Agentic AI, moving beyond initial trials to integrate these smart systems into their core operations. This exciting shift aims to boost service development and efficiency, all while keeping a sharp focus on strong governance and security to ensure safe and responsible use.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is launching its new 'Smart Money Stage' to explore the future of financial technology. The platform will focus on key trends like artificial intelligence, digital payments, and stablecoins, discussing how they are reshaping the financial world.
The Egyptian Federation for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Finance has officially denied recent rumors suggesting that some financing entities have stopped their operations. The Federation emphasized that all official information regarding the finance sector comes directly from the General Authority for Financial Supervision, urging everyone to rely only on these trusted sources to ensure accurate information and maintain market stability.
Meta has rolled out a new 'Seller' app designed to make life easier for businesses using Facebook Marketplace. This app comes with smart AI tools to help sellers manage their ads, messages, inventory, and sales analytics more efficiently.
ValU has teamed up with 2B Egypt to bring you an exciting offer! You can now buy electronics and home appliances with no down payment and no interest, spreading your payments over up to 24 months. This special deal runs from July 27 to 29, 2026.
NTG Schools, a part of NTG Clarity, has teamed up with iSchool for the second round of its StartupTeen program. This exciting partnership aims to help students transform their innovative ideas into real-world, tech-based startup projects.
Business expert Mohammed Al-Ashwal shares a key insight: for a company to truly thrive and last, vital assets like customer data, accumulated expertise, and operational knowledge need to belong to the company as a whole, not just specific individuals. This way, your business stays strong no matter who comes and goes!
According to Gartner, making AI truly successful in your business means creating a whole, integrated system. This system starts with your data centers and basic technology infrastructure, and goes all the way to smart applications that bring real value, all managed with good governance and strong security.
The Libya Digital Forum 2026 is dedicating a key session to discuss cybersecurity and information security. This important discussion will bring together representatives from government bodies, private companies, and security solution providers to explore how to protect our digital world.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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