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IMAN Holdings Plans $100 Million Fundraise to Expand AI-Powered Islamic Banking Into the GCC - iman holdings
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IMAN Holdings Plans $100 Million Fundraise to Expand AI-Powered Islamic Banking Into the GCC

IMAN Holdings has announced plans to raise $100mn to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-powered Islamic banking platform, with a focus on entering GCC markets. Founded in 2020, the Central Asia–based fintech company has developed a mobile-first financial ecosystem built around Shariah-compliant principles. Its platform integrates savings, investments, payments, and financial guidance within […]

UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals - lead global
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UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the global leaders in deploying agentic AI solutions, with 38% of organisations in both markets already running agentic AI in production. This figure sits among the highest recorded globally, according to Confluent’s 2026 Data Streaming Report. The findings position the Gulf as a frontrunner in translating AI ambition […]

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MERED reports 3 million safe man-hours at ICONIC Residences as Dubai luxury property market sustains growth

MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has achieved 3 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, marking a major construction milestone after 80 weeks of continuous site activity. The project, designed by Pininfarina, represents the iconic design firm’s first branded residential development in the Middle East […]

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Unified admission results for diploma students to be announced

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, through its Unified Admission Coordination Unit, on Wednesday will announce the results of the unified admission process for intermediate diploma programs at Jordanian public colleges for graduates of the 2025-2026 supplementary session.The unit…

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Lower House ratifies Gas Law

The Lower House of Parliament approved, by a majority vote on Wednesday, the 2026 Gas Law designed to overhaul the Kingdom’s energy regulatory framework and catalyze investment in the burgeoning green hydrogen and natural gas sectors, after a detailed review of all 32 articles of the draft legislation.Minister…

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German President visits SESAME, reviews scientific cooperation

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday visited Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) (SESAME) to review its operations and role in advancing scientific research and supporting researchers from across the region and beyond.During the visit, Steinmeier…

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