Strategic investments by sovereign wealth funds mark a significant shift in global tech leadership. We discuss what’s driving these investments and which firms are leading the charge.
South Korea is investing billions into LLM ventures to drive innovation, population growth and strategic partnerships to place it among the top three countries leading in AI-assisted technology ventures.
No longer just a regional tech hub, the UAE is emerging as a global convener of ethics, with the intention to balance regulatory philosophies with un-encumbered potential in AI-led innovation.
Despite its suspension over biometric data and regulatory breaches, Worldcoin’s popularity in Indonesia is surging—driven by cash payouts and football sponsorship hype. The frenzy underscores a sharp conflict between unchecked tech ambition and the need for public protection.
Zimbabwe’s Presidential Internet Scheme aims to bridge the digital divide and expand opportunities for youth through education, economic empowerment, and tech innovation, particularly in underserved rural areas.
With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.
KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.
The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted an international conference to explore strategies for advancing its energy industry while ensuring ecological compatibility this month.
UAE Ambassador to Italy Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professional, and the International Vision Sports Management launched the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour at the Centro Olimpico Matteo Pellicone in Rome.
Certification body Roskachestvo Halal recently launched a Muslim-friendly certification standard for hoteliers and tourism service operators to cater to a growing market segment of Muslim tourists across major Russian cities.
We've put together ten of this decade's most exciting contemporary miniature artists whose intricate mixed media works are wowing audiences across south-east Asia and the middle east.