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More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
ICT sector

More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking
Fintech

Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking

Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent
EduTech

UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators
Generative AI

Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators

Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
L'Oréal reveals ten startup finalists for SAPMENA beauty tech
Artificial Intelligence

L'Oréal reveals ten startup finalists for SAPMENA beauty tech

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Digital Transformation

UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Deel launches global business visa service to ease HR challenges
Human Capital Management

Deel launches global business visa service to ease HR challenges

Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers
Physical Security

Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages

KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs
Platform-as-a-Service

Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs

Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Tax Systems names Sanj Juneja Global Strategic Partners Director
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Systems names Sanj Juneja Global Strategic Partners Director

Tax Systems has named Sanj Juneja as Global Strategic Partners Director to boost international growth via a new partner ecosystem across key global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399
AI Agents

Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories

Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking
Partner Programmes

Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking

Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore's top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping
Customer Experience

UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping

Nearly half of UK shoppers plan to use AI agents for holiday shopping, showing growing trust despite some security concerns ahead of the peak season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Azmarq Technovation launches Baynix.ai in Dubai to boost AI messaging
Digital Transformation

Azmarq Technovation launches Baynix.ai in Dubai to boost AI messaging

Azmarq Technovation has launched Baynix.ai in Dubai, offering AI-driven omnichannel messaging to enhance business communication across the Middle East and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Jobizo secures INR ₹12 crore to drive healthtech staffing growth
Human Capital Management

Jobizo secures INR ₹12 crore to drive healthtech staffing growth

Jobizo raises INR ₹12 crore to enhance its healthtech platform, aiming to boost healthcare staffing across India and expand into 41 international markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025