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Dubai entrepreneurship incubator, in5, has crossed AED9bn ($2.45bn) in total funding raised since inception, reflecting 14 per cent growth over October 2024 and highlighting the strength of Dubai’s pro-innovation ecosystem. Organisers announced the milestone during the 10th anniversary edition of Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest start-up and investor event held at Dubai Harbour from October 12–15. The figure underscores in5’s role in accelerating entrepreneurship and nurturing next-generation ventures within Dubai’s thriving knowledge economy. In5 Dubai startups Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President at TECOM Group PJSC, speaking on behalf of in5, said the achievement reflected the deep impact…
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While the developer community is in broad agreement about the potential of AI to take on an ever-growing roster of software development tasks – from code generation to testing and refactoring – there is less consensus on the speed and extent to which it might happen. Making accurate predictions about the future is difficult, but from numerous conversations leading up to GITEX in Dubai, it’s clear that there is significant enthusiasm for AI agents in software development, although it is tempered by some doubts, especially when the conversation turns to finer details. This is reflected by global research which shows…
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Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Dr Emad Fahmy, director of Systems Engineering, Middle East, NETSCOUT“NETSCOUT is addressing current cybersecurity trends at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, such as the rise in multi-vector DDoS attacks across the Middle East. The company will introduce updates to its adaptive DDoS protection systems, designed for telecom operators and businesses facing daily network disruptions. A key offering is the observability and control interface (OCI), presented as adaptive threat analytics (ATA). For telecom firms, it integrates with traffic management systems (TMS) to monitor and respond to threats in real time. “Businesses can use it alongside arbor edge…
Image credit: Supplied In today’s dynamic financial environment, high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors are increasingly seeking flexible solutions that provide liquidity without disrupting their long-term investment strategies. At HBZ, the Lombard Lending Program is purpose-built to meet this need, offering secured, efficient, and discreet financing backed by high-quality assets. Read more-Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios In the following Q&A, Fernando Blauzwirn, Head of Credit for Switzerland and the DIFC at HBZ Bank, shares expert insights into the structure, advantages, and strategic application of Lombard loans. From acceptable collateral types to tailored structuring and risk…
Image: WAM The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree Law No (6) of 2025, concerning the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and regulation of financial and insurance institutions. The decree law aims to strengthen the CBUAE’s independence, enhance the stability and competitiveness of the UAE’s financial sector, and align regulation with global standards. It mandates maintaining currency stability, safeguarding the financial system, and prudent management of foreign reserves. Under the law, the central bank’s principal functions include implementing monetary policy, supervising licensed financial entities in line with international norms, issuing regulations, and overseeing…
Image: Supplied As AI continues to dominate conversations across industries, Globant is cutting through the noise with a message that’s refreshingly pragmatic — it’s time to move from experimentation to execution. At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Federico Pienovi, CEO of New Markets at Globant, will spotlight how the company is embedding intelligence into products, operations, and customer journeys to unlock real business outcomes. From revolutionising Formula 1’s fan engagement with AI-powered experiences to partnering with Middle Eastern enterprises on digital ecosystems, Globant’s vision is clear: the future belongs to organisations that treat AI not as a tool, but as an engine…
As GITEX GLOBAL 2025 returns to spotlight the technologies defining tomorrow, HONOR is positioning itself at the heart of the region’s AI revolution. With a growing footprint across the GCC, the brand is showcasing how intelligence can be both powerful and personal — from world-first AI Deepfake Detection to seamless device integration through HONOR Connect. In this conversation, Debo Zhang, general manager of HONOR GCC, talks about the company’s human-centric AI strategy, regional growth ambitions, and what visitors can expect from HONOR’s showcase at GITEX and beyond. HONOR has been expanding its footprint in the GCC. What key messages and…