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Hub71 Welcomes 27 Global Startups to Cohort 18

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global technology ecosystem, has selected 27 startups to join its Access Program…

du launches venture capital fund
du Launches $50 Million Ventures Fund Initiative

UAE telecom operator du has launched du Ventures, a $50 million corporate venture capital fund…

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Manus Founders Seek $1B Amid Meta Unwind

Manus co-founders are reportedly exploring a funding round of about $1 billion to regain control…

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Step Dubai 2026: Leading AI and Startup Conference in Dubai

Step Dubai is an annual technology and startup event hosted at Dubai Internet City, the…

Step Dubai 2026
Step Dubai 2026

Step began as a series of focused workshops and networking gatherings and has, over 13…

Higgsfield AI video startup growth
AI Video Startup Higgsfield Hits $1.3B Valuation After Fresh Funding Round

AI video generation startup Higgsfield has extended its previous $50 million Series A round that…

Anthropic valuation funding plans
Anthropic Eyes New Funding Round at $350 Billion Valuation

Anthropic is planning a multi-billion-dollar fundraising round that could value the company at about $350…

Unicorn Club
The Technology Express Innovation Hackathon 2025: Unicorn Club Track Winners Announced

The UAE continues to stand at the intersection of innovation and ambition, rapidly evolving into…

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Figma Eyes $16.4B Valuation in Bold IPO Comeback

Figma is preparing for its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), setting its sights on a…

Apple headquarters with digital AI interface symbolizing potential Perplexity AI acquisition.
Apple Eyes $14B Deal for Perplexity AI to Boost Search and Challenge Google

Apple is reportedly considering a $14 billion acquisition of Perplexity AI, a startup co-founded by…