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7 months ago 5 mins read

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama Highlighted AI Governance and Regulations in the UAE

Expand North Star hosted an unfiltered panel discussion to challenge the conventional narratives surrounding unicorn companies Asian founders explored how increasing public-private partnerships are driving the growth of next-generation startups Dubai, UAE, October 17, 2022:  The rapidly evolving AI industry poses a challenge for regulators as they seek to foster public trust and confidence in AI while promoting innovation and competitiveness for local industry. A session titled ‘Leaders of Change Through the AI Lens’ underscored the potential impact of AI and the need for its regulation on Day 3 of Expand North Star, hosted by Dubai Chambers of Digital Commerce and organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre.  His

EcoFlow
7 months ago 4 mins read

EcoFlow unveils industry-changing solar energy solutions for the Middle East at GITEX Global

EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro is an affordable fast-charging portable power station under 1kWh EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 is a new best-in-class 1kWh Portable Power Station EcoFlow WAVE 2 is a powerful, portable AC and heater United Arab Emirates – Dubai – 16 October — EcoFlow, a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, today unveiled three ground-breaking devices for the Middle East region at GITEX Global, taking place at Dubai World Trade Center. The solutions are EcoFlow RIVER 2 PRO, DELTA 2 and WAVE 2. These devices harness the advantages of EcoFlow’s battery technology to deliver energy-efficient performance at home and for outdoor adventures.  EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 PRO makes grab-and-go power easy through industry-leading recharging speeds and LFP batteries in a compact form factor. Charging to 100% in just 70 minutes and with an ultra-long lifetime, the productprovides the most cost-effective power in its category

Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens
7 months ago 5 mins read

Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens

The four-day event brings together 1800 startups from over 100 countries and over 1,000 investors with over US$ 1 trillion under management Dubai, UAE, October 15, 2023: Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship. The four-day event brings together 1800startups from 100 countries and over 1,000 investors with over $1 trillion under management.  Meet ARTEMIS, the World’s Fastest-Walking Humanoid Robot One of the event’s highlights was the first live stage demonstration of ARTEMIS, the world’s fastest-walking humanoid robot, developed by UCLA researchers. This versatile robot can walk on any terrain using custom-designed actuators that mimic biological muscles, unlike

World’s largest start-up show welcomes over 1,800 startups from more than 100 countries, 1,000 investors managing US$ 1 trillion and 500+ expert speakers
7 months ago 3 mins read

Expand North Star 2023 kicks off in Dubai gathering game-changing start-ups to accelerate on global stage

World’s largest start-up show welcomes over 1,800 startups from more than 100 countries, 1,000 investors managing US$ 1 trillion and 500+ expert speakers Event enhances Dubai’s position as a global digital hub, connecting venture capital with unicorns, scale-ups and startups and attracting the global tech communityDubai, UAE: 15 October 2023: Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up show, opened in Dubai Harbour today (15 October), it’s largest ever edition featuring more than 1,800 start-ups from 100 countries looking to connect, fundraise and share experiences with global peers.Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand North Star takes place from 15-18 October 2023 at the Middle East’s biggest superyacht hub, where more than 1,000 investors with a

Request Finance Hits $400M Milestone in Crypto Payments, Unveils the Ultimate Guide to Crypto Treasury Management
7 months ago 2 mins read

Request Finance Hits $400M Milestone in Crypto Payments, Unveils the Ultimate Guide to Crypto Treasury Management

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Request Finance, the leading enterprise crypto payments app, has achieved a remarkable milestone, processing over $400 million in crypto invoices, payroll, and expenses since launching in 2021. It has helped over 2,000 Web3 teams, such as The Sandbox, NEAR, and The Graph to automate and simplify enterprise payments, financial reporting, and compliance for companies using crypto. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Ultimate Web3 CFO Guide, which saw over a thousand downloads, Request Finance is excited to announce the second edition of this invaluable resource. This year, the guide comes with a special focus on managing crypto

Expand North Star 2023 accelerates global VC investment revival as deep tech game-changers choose Dubai as launch-pad for global growth
7 months ago 5 mins read

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world’s largest start-up event in Dubai

Expand North Star 2023 accelerates global VC investment revival as deep tech game-changers choose Dubai as launch-pad for global growth Record number of Indian start-ups to converge at four-day event’s new iconic Dubai Harbour venue  Dubai, UAE: 12 October 2023: India’s burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and proliferation of next-gen deep tech talent will take centre-stage next week in Dubai, as the world’s largest start-up event prepares to host the biggest showcase of Indian start-ups ever seen outside the south-central Asian nation. Hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, Expand North

World’s largest tech and start-up show gathers best minds, advanced companies for the year’s most anticipated dialogue
7 months ago 12 mins read

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on booming AI economy

World’s largest tech and start-up show gathers best minds, advanced companies for the year’s most anticipated dialogue into a new tech paradigm  His Excellency Omar Al Olama: “We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of participants at GITEX GLOBAL” UAE, 10 October 2023: Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech and start-up show, converging the best minds, future-focused governments, and most advanced companies to redraw the boundaries of the AI economy and shape the future of the globe’s next big technology shift.  For the first time, GITEX GLOBAL – independently rated globally as the best tech show in the world – shall take place in two mega venues as its 43rd editionprepares

Islamic Coin
7 months ago 3 mins read

Shariah-Compliant Islamic Coin Announces KuCoin Listing On 10 October

Zug, Switzerland, October 9th, 2023 Islamic Coin, the Shariah-compliant crypto making headlines throughout the world has announced it is listing on KuCoin – one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. The long-anticipated launch on 10 October is the first listing for Islamic Coin with more in the pipeline.  “We are excited about this milestone and look forward to building more relationships with leading exchanges throughout the world, in order to bring the benefits of Shariah-compliant finance to the Muslim community and beyond,” commented Islamic Coin CEO Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi. With charity and philanthropy a major part of the ecosystem, the team has

Tarabut
7 months ago 5 mins read

TARABUT POWERS FLOOSS TO ENABLE FASTER LOAN APPROVALS

Regional-first via new launch of Income Verification productenables instant loans for FLOOSS consumers First and fastest digital loan service in Bahrain Manama, Bahrain – 9 October 2023: Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, has announced a new partnership with FLOOSS, Bahrain-based digital lending platform. FLOOSS is the first and fastest digital loan app in Bahrain offering consumer loans of up to BHD 750 with a repayment period of up to 12 months. This partnership pioneers Bahrain’s first open banking-enabled digital lending service. The collaboration streamlines FLOOSS’s digital lending experience and significantly reduces loan approval times to a mere few minutes using Tarabut’s Income Verification product.  The loan approval process has been reduced to just minutes, a drastic change from the

RektBookie.ai Achieves 80% Success Rate in Predicting Sports Matches
7 months ago 3 mins read

RektBookie.ai Achieves 80% Success Rate in Predicting Sports Matches

Singapore, Singapore, October 6th, 2023 RektBookie.ai, an innovative AI prediction and betting platform, is transforming the world of sports betting with its cutting-edge technology. Utilizing the power of artificial intelligence, RektBookie.ai delivers accurate and up-to-date betting odds to help users maximize their winnings. With its advanced algorithm and analysis of millions of real-time data points, the platform provides unparalleled insights and predictions for sports enthusiasts and bettors. The Genius Behind Rekt Bookie: Behind the Rekt Bookie, there’s a series of of sophisticated algorithms and analytics features: – Beyond bare statistics: The platforms AI delves into the heart of previous matches,

Standard Protocol Launches on Linea, Expanding DeFi Ecosystem
7 months ago 3 mins read

Standard Protocol Launches on Linea, Expanding DeFi Ecosystem

New York, New York, October 7th, 2023 Standard Protocol empowers users through fair and transparent DeFi protocols. October 7, 2023 – Standard Protocol, the Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) application, is excited to announce its launch on the Linea network. This marks a significant milestone on its strategic Roadmap as the protocol ambitiously charts its course amid the multitude of planned developments for 2023 and 2024. Standard Protocol’s mission is to empower individuals with self-sovereign finances, fostering fairness, transparency, and inclusivity within the crypto space. The platform offers a range of decentralized financial services and applications, including decentralized exchanges (DEX), seamless on and off-ramps,

ICON Foundation Launches Omni-Chain Messaging Standard on Cosmos
7 months ago 3 mins read

ICON Foundation Launches Omni-Chain Messaging Standard on Cosmos

Zug, Switzerland, October 5th, 2023 The ICON Foundation is excited to announce the launch of xCall on Cosmos. This marks a strategic integration, bringing together the power of xCall and Cosmos’s native interoperability protocol, the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC). xCall is a comprehensive, general cross-chain messaging standard that can be integrated with any interoperability protocol, such as LayerZero or Wormhole. The integration of xCall with IBC comes just three months after its initial integration with Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP), which is ICON’s native interoperability layer. This IBC integration, which connects ICON’s interoperability network to Cosmos blockchains Archway and Neutron, offers users and developers leveraging Cosmos a simpler and more