Riyadh, June 11, 2026, SPA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has established its first office dedicated to cybersecurity. Through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange, the Riyadh-based UNITAR Cybersecurity Office will support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience globally. The new office is the third office in the UNITAR network, joining those in Hiroshima, Japan, and Bonn, Germany. Its establishment reflects Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in hosting platforms for international collaboration and supporting global initiatives in cybersecurity. Assistant Secretary-General of
Jeddah, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 17, 2026, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, convening policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to advance innovation and development in Islamic finance. This year’s forum will focus on strengthening regional integration and unlocking sust
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- UNITAR launches Its First Global Cybersecurity Office in Riyadh
- 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to Convene in Azerbaijan
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• FX Super One UAE sales officially open on October 28, with the first B2C preorder payment completed by crypto. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – (November 03, 2025) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced better than expected preorder results following the Middle East final launch of its FX Super One. Within 48 hours of the launch event, the Company received three non-binding non-refundable paid preorders covering over 200 units from B2B partners, underscoring strong market confidence from strategic collaborators.One user successfully…
This landmark partnership enables direct access to noon Minutes through the Jahez app — and to Jahez food delivery through the noon app The partnership brings together noon’s quick-commerce infrastructure and Jahez’s food delivery network of over 50,000 restaurants to offer greater choice and faster delivery across Saudi Arabia.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 October 2025: Jahez International Company for Information System Technology (“Jahez”, or the “Group”, 6017 on the Saudi Exchange’s TASI – Main Market), a leading integrated ecosystem of on-demand services in the GCC, and noon, one of Middle East’s leading digital ecosystem and one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing quick-commerce…
A new milestone for Morocco’s startup ecosystem: ORA Technologies and Azur Innovation Fund have joined forces to acquire Cathedis, a leading national player in e-commerce logistics and last-mile delivery.This transaction marks the first-ever consolidation deal between Moroccan startups, financed exclusively with local capital. It positions ORA as a central player in Morocco’s e-commerce and digital landscape, with a unique value proposition on the market.The acquisition confirms ORA’s ambitious strategy to build an integrated digital ecosystem encompassing fintech, foodtech, and now e-commerce logistics.A Strategic Integration and a 360° Vision of E-CommerceFounded in 2023 by Omar Alami, ORA Technologies has established itself…
Football Legend Andrés Iniesta Becomes First Owner and Co-Creation OfficerDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (October 31, 2025) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global intelligent mobility ecosystem company, today launched the FX Super One at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The vehicle, positioned as a First Class EAI-MPV, and announced that soccer legend Andrés Iniesta will become the first global owner of FX Super One and a Co-Creation Officer for the Company. The FX Super One AIHER (AI Hybrid Extended Range) Max edition is priced at 309,000 AED.FF is introducing a dual-payment…
Saudi-based Najeeb.ai, a platform specialising in integrating artificial intelligence with insurance technology, has announced the successful closing of its Pre-Seed funding round, with participation from a group of local and regional angel investors.The new capital will be used to develop AI-based products, expand integrations with insurance companies and healthcare providers, and strengthen operational readiness in preparation for local and regional commercial expansion.Founded in 2023 by Ahmed Yasmina and Hammam Homsi, Najeeb.ai was established in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals. The company aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of insurance operations through AI-driven solutions for the automotive…
With Saudi Arabia preparing to host global events such as Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034, and giga-projects like King Salman Park, Diriyah Gate, Qiddiya, and The Red Sea Project advancing, the country’s construction market is shifting gears from boom to blockbuster – where efficient materials procurement and innovative financing solutions are emerging as the next catalysts for sustainable growth. BRKZ today announced it has secured up to $30 million in growth debt from Stride Ventures to strengthen its position as one of the key innovators in tailored embedded financing for the Kingdom’s building materials market.This announcement…
Expands global partnerships by signing MOUs with Middle Eastern partners and advancing customized digital identity solutions across government, finance, and education sectorsVision AI specialist METSAKUUR Inc. announced that it successfully showcased its advanced facial recognition AI technologies at GITEX Global 2025, held from October 13 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting significant attention from global buyers and industry professionals.At the exhibition, METSAKUUR Inc. demonstrated a suite of AI-based security and authentication solutions, including its Internal System Access Control Solution, Mobile ID Solution, and Online Test Monitoring Service. Its anti-spoofing technology, 100% accuracy rate, and ultra-fast processing speed…
The cooperation with RAK Motors marks full market readiness for FX Super One’s entry into the UAE.Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (October , 2025) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced a strategic cooperation with RAK Motors, a Ras Al Khaimah-based automotive dealer. Under this cooperation, RAK Motors is authorized to provide sales, delivery, and after-sales services for the FX Super One in the UAE region.RAK Motors, a long-established automotive distributor based in Ras Al Khaimah, has extensive experience in representing global automotive…
TabSense, founded in 2024, is redefining how restaurants operate by introducing the first AI Agentic Point of Sale (PoS)—a system powered by intelligent AI agents that act like digital employees, helping restaurants and cafes scale efficiently without compromising quality or control. Unlike traditional PoS systems that only record transactions, TabSense’s platform uses autonomous AI agents that streamline operations, optimise menus, automate management tasks, and provide actionable insights in real time.The company currently serves multi-branch and franchise restaurants and cafes across Saudi Arabia and Jordan, with plans to expand regionally and internationally. Its AI-driven infrastructure enables owners and managers to run…
Riyadh — Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Foodics, the leading Cloud-based Restaurant Operations & Financial Management Platform in the Middle East, today announced a strategic commercial agreement valued at USD 10 million. Foodics will leverage AWS’s cloud computing infrastructure to support its expansion and accelerate the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at transforming the food and hospitality sector.Through the agreement, AWS will provide the scalable and secure cloud infrastructure that forms the backbone of Foodics’ platform, enabling the company to integrate AI as a fundamental part of its SaaS Restaurant Management Solution offering. Foodics plans to…
