MNT-Halan CEO Mounir Nakhla says that Nano-loans and fintech are reshaping financial services in Africa, spearheading a wave of innovation and investment across the continent’s tech ecosystem.
After decades of persecution, forced migration, and loss of heritage, the Rohingya population of nearly three million faces ongoing challenges, however, Malaysia based Scientist Muhammad Noor argues that adoption of blockchain technology can help deliver personal agency and hope for a better future.
When LaunchGood, a crowdfunding platform for the Muslim community, faced rejection from three banks and payment processors, it highlighted the systemic challenges confronting Muslim-founded businesses.
A recognized expert in business analytics and artificial intelligence Shohoni Mahabub was recently honoured with the 2024 Global Recognition Award, a distinction that celebrates her contributions to the fields of business analytics and artificial intelligence.
According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, the rising demand for clean energy transition globally, and limited access to the supply of critical materials to do so, may hamper efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Huawei CEO David Wang discusses why advanced ultra-fast broadband architecture will pave the way for a total intelligence strategy at the 10th UBBF Forum in Istanbul on 1 November 2024.
Google Courts Saudi Arabia and UAE as it ramps up its presence across MENA, promising significant domestic job growth creation, regional dominance in AI and alignment on wealth diversification according to KSA's and UAEs 2030 Agendas.
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for economic growth, education, and social development. Yet nearly 2.6 billion people—approximately one-third of the global population—remain without access.
The geopolitical landscape in early 2025 has been marked by volatility, fragmentation, and deepening polarization. From high-stakes summits and critical elections to landmark anniversaries, we outline the key events to keep an eye on over the coming months.
London-based Ayan Capital, an Islamic car finance platform for private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers is looking to raise up to £25 million in Series A debt and equity funding.
Archer and Falcon Aviation will jointly develop a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offering thirty-minute flights between the two cities with Archer’s Midnight flying car by 2025.
In a first for the Saudi construction industry, materials science company Partanna Global partners with Saudi Readymix Concrete Company on the successful production of carbon-negative concrete blocks in the Gulf.