HOKO Agency acquired Dubai-based virtual-world startup Everdome, enhancing its digital platform HumAIn Assets. 
Everdome&#8217;s inclusion will integrate cryptocurrency &#8216;$DOME&#8217; and leadership into creating innovative content solutions. 
HumAIn Assets aims to combine user-friendly experiences with web3&#8217;s decentralised interaction and payment systems. 
HOKO&#8217;s chairman emphasizes maintaining genuine human creativity amid AI automation in the UAE market. 
Everdome has partnered with major names, contributing to UAE&#8217;s fast-evolving startup ecosystem.

Royal Development Holding, part of Emirates Stallions Group, partners with SAAS Properties for Al Reem Island. 
The $435 million development joins Marriott&#8217;s Autograph Collection of stylish hotels and residences. 
Royal Development aims to showcase innovation and craftsmanship in luxury real estate projects. 
SAAS Properties focuses on enriching Abu Dhabi&#8217;s skyline with a signature luxury lifestyle approach. 
Emirates Stallions Group expands regionally, securing a 16-year usufruct rights deal in Saudi Arabia.

GEMS Education launched the Global Education AI Hub in Dubai for AI innovation in learning. 
The hub aims to create practical AI tools for personalised education and improved school management. 
It offers researchers and startups access to vast educational data for real-world AI testing. 
Ethical governance ensures AI developments prioritise student wellbeing and data privacy. 
The initiative invites global experts to reshape education with innovative AI solutions.

Nova clinches $3,65 million funding led by CDP Venture Capital and BY Venture Partners. 
Founded in 2020, Nova uses AI to build a vetted professional community. 
The platform offers a selective recruitment process, freeing companies from irrelevant CVs. 
Funds will expand into European cities and enhance AI candidate-matching algorithms. 
Backing aligns with Doha Tech Angels&#8217; focus on innovative, tech-driven recruitment solutions.

CorroHealth will invest in UAE&#8217;s SANTECHTURE to boost smart revenue cycle management solutions. 
The collaboration enhances their AI tech with SANTECHTURE&#8217;s revenue management across GCC markets. 
SANTECHTURE&#8217;s innovative approach, backed by Gulf Capital, gains popularity in the Middle East. 
CorroHealth&#8217;s global reputation bolsters this promising partnership with its health analytics expertise. 
Their combined strengths could transform the healthcare technology landscape in the region.

AiVANTA and Slangit Technologies are partnering to launch an AI-powered platform for Arabic markets. 
This venture combines AiVANTA’s personalised AI videos with Slangit&#8217;s interactive voice and chat capabilities. 
The platform aims to deliver localised customer engagement across websites, apps, and phone systems. 
Healthcare, banking, e-commerce, and telecom businesses will benefit by streamlining operations and enhancing support. 
The collaboration promises to redefine AI-driven multimedia communication in the Middle East.

Salesforce is heavily investing in AI, cloud services, and workforce expansion in the Middle East. 
The company plans a $500 million investment in Saudi Arabia, partnering with AWS for local data centres. 
Collaborations include IBM on an AI Innovation Centre and university programmes for local talent development. 
Salesforce promotes &#8220;digital labour&#8221; to free teams from repetitive tasks, enhancing customer interaction time. 
Alkhotani advises regional firms to incorporate AI, emphasizing its necessity for business success.

Saudi firm HUMAIN plans a $10 billion fund targeting global AI innovators. 
They&#8217;re engaging tech leaders like Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, and Elon Musk&#8217;s xAI. 
HUMAIN aims to manage 7% of AI training tasks globally by 2030. 
They&#8217;ve struck big deals with Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Amazon to enhance Saudi AI infrastructure. 
Speculation exists around selling datacentre stakes to interested American companies.

Saudi Arabia has launched CodeAI to boost AI startups via the Digital Entrepreneurship Centre. 
Twenty AI companies are joining the initiative to transform ideas into tech solutions. 
Participants receive extensive support, including mentoring, strategic partnerships, and financial backing. 
The programme aligns with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s ambition to be a regional innovation hub. 
Collaborators include SDAIA, SKAI, SambaNova, and BIM Ventures, boosting local AI innovation efforts.

RIIG has rebranded to HOOTL, focusing on AI-driven automation in healthcare and insurance sectors. 
HOOTL aims to streamline insurance processes using AI for document verification and claims settlement. 
Their new base in the UAE leverages the country&#8217;s digital innovation and growth potential. 
They plan to strengthen ties with both public and private sectors, including regional universities. 
Previously focused on cybersecurity, they&#8217;re now expanding into broad AI applications.

Tarjama, a UAE-based AI company, secured $15 million in Series A funding. 
They developed Pronoia, an advanced Arabic Language Model outperforming other AI in Arabic tasks. 
Arabic,AI platform rapidly streamlines complex business operations for Middle Eastern enterprises. 
Future plans include launching an AI Academy and expanding globally, supported by strong investor backing. 
Founder&#8217;s vision: Transform Arabic business tasks and establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem.

Egyptian startup Darwinz AI secures funding from Flat6Labs&#8217; Saudi fund. 
Founded by Mohi Abu Allam, it offers AI-driven decision-making tools for businesses. 
The firm provides market data analysis and predictive analytics to forecast trends. 
Flat6Labs supports regional startups, highlighting Saudi Arabia&#8217;s commitment to MENA technologies. 
Darwinz AI&#8217;s success signals growing tech collaboration across the Middle East and North Africa.

Flam has secured $14 million in Series A funding, led by RTP Global. 
Founded in 2021, the London-based company enhances online content with quick-loading 3D and MR experiences. 
Flam plans to expand operations in the Middle East, North America, and Europe. 
The funding will further develop its AI tech for the advertising, retail, and live-streaming sectors. 
Flam aims to collaborate with creative studios, offering new corporate solutions and immersive experiences.

Saudi Arabia&#8217;s HUMAIN partners with AMD in a $10 billion AI venture. 
Aiming to create advanced, cost-effective AI infrastructure with 500 MW computing power. 
The plan involves sustainable data centres and a global fibre-optic network. 
AMD&#8217;s CEO calls it a milestone for global AI performance and scalability. 
HUMAIN aims to &#8220;democratise AI computing&#8221; and invite innovation globally.

TensorWave secures $100 million in Series-A funding to expand AI infrastructure operations. 
The round was led by Magnetar, AMD Ventures, and Prosperity7, showcasing strong investor confidence. 
Funding will be used to deploy a large fleet of AMD&#8217;s liquid-cooled GPUs. 
CEO Darrick Horton highlights the mission to democratise advanced AI computing. 
AI infrastructure market is projected to exceed $400 billion by 2027.

STV and Google have launched a $100 million AI fund for MENA startups. 
AI funding in the region was only 1,5% in 2024, compared to 38% in the US. 
The partnership will invest in user-oriented AI applications and supportive infrastructure. 
Google aims to enhance regional AI opportunities through programs like &#8220;AI Opportunity in the Region.&#8221; 
The collaboration seeks to advance regional tech and economic growth through enhanced innovation.

Qlik has concluded a major funding round led by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority&#8217;s subsidiary. 
This investment will fuel Qlik&#8217;s expansion in the fast-growing enterprise AI market. 
Qlik recently acquired Upsolver, enhancing its AI-driven solutions like conversational analytics. 
The company seeks to meet rising demand for scalable and accountable artificial intelligence services. 
Backed by big investors, Qlik is poised for a promising future in technology.

Saudi Arabia&#8217;s PIF has launched Humain, a company dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence. 
Humain aims to develop sophisticated AI models, including leading Arabic language models. 
The company will focus on industries like energy, healthcare, and financial services for AI integration. 
It plans to nurture local talent, aligning with Saudi ambitions for AI expertise and investment. 
Humain&#8217;s strategic location leverages Saudi Arabia&#8217;s geography and economic growth for digital innovation.

ByteEdge secures $1,5 million in funding, led by Japanese firm TRTL Ventures. 
Funds will support product development and extensive scaling across India and beyond. 
Company targets Middle East and US for expansion, citing lack of local video content. 
Their AI-based SaaS transforms text-heavy documents into smartphone-friendly videos. 
ByteEdge plans to raise an additional $3 million to accelerate expansion efforts.

UAE startup AqlanX secures $10 million from Australian tech company Lakeba for business automation expansion. 
Funding, supported by NextGen FDI, aims to spread DoxAI solutions across the Middle East. 
AqlanX, specialising in Arabic-language AI, targets streamlined corporate processes and efficiency enhancements. 
AqlanX partners with University of Wollongong Dubai to establish an AI Centre of Excellence. 
Minister highlights the initiative&#8217;s role in fostering cross-sector collaboration in AI.

Wyld VC has launched a $50 million fund to boost AI startups in MENA and Silicon Valley. 
Wyld VC plans to expand with branches in Abu Dhabi and San Francisco. 
The investment is backed by Lawrence Golub&#8217;s family office, a notable tech and finance figure. 
The Gulf is increasingly seen as a tech hub, with AI likened to the &#8220;next oil boom&#8221;.

NEOM Investment Fund partners with U,S, firm MemryX for edge-AI technology development. 
Their collaboration focuses on MX3, an AI accelerator offering high performance and energy efficiency. 
MX3 is designed for complex edge applications, supporting NEOM’s vision of a connected future. 
The partnership highlights NEOM&#8217;s commitment to AI and sustainable tech advancements. 
Arageek readers and tech enthusiasts will keenly observe this influential partnership.

CPX Holding has acquired the AI cybersecurity startup SpiderSilk to bolster its threat-detection capabilities. 
Both companies plan to expand into international markets, including Saudi Arabia and North America. 
SpiderSilk, founded in 2019, secured $9 million in funding led by Wa&#8217;ed Ventures. 
This acquisition combines CPX’s analytics with SpiderSilk’s AI for enhanced cybersecurity solutions. 
The deal underscores the growing importance of advanced methods in cybersecurity protection.

Eventocity, an Egyptian platform, plans to expand across Arab markets using artificial intelligence. 
CEO Basmala Tarek emphasises AI&#8217;s role in reinventing events and marketing strategies. 
They have organised 26 events and partnered with major Egyptian universities and Japanese firms. 
Eventocity&#8217;s programmes include &#8220;PathFinder&#8221; and &#8220;Business In,&#8221; focusing on entrepreneurial skill development. 
Recent funding from Edafah Ventures Capital will enhance operations and support regional expansion.

Actly, a Kuwaiti start-up, has secured investment from Zain Group&#8217;s ZAINIAC innovation hub. 
Founded by Ahmed Al-Obaid, Actly focuses on AI technologies to transform customer relationship management. 
ZAINIAC fosters employee-driven tech ideas, enhancing entrepreneurial spirit and company competitiveness. 
Actly’s AI solutions are automating 20,000 monthly interactions, improving customer service efficiency. 
Plans include integrating solutions into Zain Kuwait&#8217;s operations and expanding to other markets.