Young Hyun Robotics showcased intelligent service robots at the Future Innovation Technology Expo 2025. 
Their AI Life Care Robot monitors patients, detects emergencies, and aids in healthcare tasks. 
Crowds enjoyed the food service robots, including an ice cream bot delighting visitors with sundaes. 
CEO Lee emphasised the event’s significance for presenting reliable AI solutions to global clients. 
The company aims for worldwide collaboration and expansion, blending innovation with practicality.

Presight and ALPHA X have teamed up to boost digital transformation internationally. 
They plan to create an AI-driven data centre and innovation hub, focusing on smart cities. 
The partnership combines AI expertise with innovative approaches to tackle urban challenges. 
It aims to strengthen national infrastructure and enhance industrial competitiveness. 
This collaboration could set a precedent for AI innovation in the MENA region.

Moro Hub partners with Rafay Systems to launch an AI-driven Platform-as-a-Service in Dubai. 
The service offers secure, high-performance computing with generative AI tools via a self-service portal. 
This aligns with the UAE’s digital and sustainability goals, enhancing enterprise AI capabilities. 
The sovereign PaaS model addresses AI scaling and governance challenges, keeping data within the UAE. 
While challenges remain, the initiative could redefine enterprise AI infrastructure in the region.

Electra Therapeutics secured $183 million in Series C funding to advance immune and cancer therapies. 
Major investors include EQT Life Sciences, Nextech Invest, Mubadala Capital, Sanofi, and HBM Healthcare Investments AG. 
The funding supports Electra’s clinical study of ELA026 for secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH). 
Electra plans to expand into blood cancers and boost its ELA822 candidate for immune conditions. 
The investment highlights global collaboration in biotech, mixing capital, science, and determination.

Zoho partners with UAE Food Cluster to digitise SMEs in the food industry. 
The collaboration targets over 300 companies, offering AI-powered tools for operations. 
Focus is on compliance areas like VAT and traceability, supporting regulatory needs. 
SMEs gain access to tools previously exclusive to large corporations, levelling the field. 
The initiative aims to enhance productivity, food security, and diversify the economy.

SAL Logistics Services renews its agreement with Emirates SkyCargo for operations in Saudi Arabia. 
The partnership supports Vision 2030&#8217;s goal to establish Saudi Arabia as a global transport hub. 
Emirates SkyCargo emphasises the significance of the Saudi market, handling 78,000 tonnes annually. 
The decade-long collaboration ensures reliable cargo movement, aiding local business efficiency. 
Such partnerships energise regional ecosystems, crucial for startups managing export challenges.

SEDCO Holding acquired a 25% stake in Tamasuk Holding, marking its infrastructure debut. 
Tamasuk, valued at SAR 4 billion, focuses on utilities and transport projects. 
The deal aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its USD 1,3 trillion investment. 
Strategic collaboration aims to overcome challenges and enhance infrastructure growth. 
This partnership may open new opportunities for tech startups in the region.

Property Finder backs startup Stake, letting users buy small shares in real estate from AED 500. 
Stake quickly made waves with its accessible approach to property investment, especially in MENA. 
This move aligns with Property Finder&#8217;s vision for a more transparent, data-driven property market. 
Such collaborations can blur lines between traditional real estate and tech, offering new opportunities. 
The shift in property investment reflects younger generations seeing it more like app shares.

Piper Sandler plans to acquire MENA Growth Partners, establishing Abu Dhabi as their GCC hub. 
Eric Wilson and his seasoned team will bring over 40 years of regional experience. 
James Baker expressed excitement about expanding through the new strategic partnership. 
The deal aims to harness GCC&#8217;s significant sovereign wealth and proximity to global populations. 
Expected to complete by 2026, this partnership aims to deepen roots in the MENA region.

Daegu hosts the Future Innovation Tech Expo 2025, attracting global attention for cutting-edge technology. 
Thirty companies received awards, including nine for the coveted Best of Innovation titles. 
Highlights include advanced self-driving vehicles, robotics, medical tech, and smart city solutions. 
Winners gain business consulting, networking opportunities, and promotional support for future growth. 
The FIX Innovation Awards boost South Korea as a global innovation leader.

Kure Cells secures $10 million from Wa’ed Ventures to expand in Saudi Arabia. 
The investment includes U S backers like Komel Healthcare and NantBio. 
Kure&#8217;s &#8220;Ultra-Fast CAR&#8221; tech shortens T cell engineering to under 24 hours. 
Saudi aims to become a regional biotech hub with local research and collaboration.

DigitalX and United Computer signed an MoU to boost digital innovation in the UAE. 
The partnership aims to enhance digital infrastructure, enabling smarter and more efficient operations. 
Co-developed solutions will focus on asset provisioning for better scalability and competitiveness. 
The collaboration supports the UAE&#8217;s vision of becoming a global leader in digital innovation. 
Both organisations are committed to advancing a digitally empowered economy and innovative ecosystem.

ENOC partners with Amazon UAE to integrate tech into retail and enhance delivery speed. 
ENOC sites will serve as micro-fulfilment hubs, improving last-mile logistics efficiency. 
Amazon&#8217;s cashier-free checkout could soon feature in ENOC’s ZOOM stores, modernising shopping experiences. 
ENOC ventures into online product sales via Amazon.ae, marking its digital retail expansion. 
This partnership reshapes UAE retail, combining global tech and local market reach effectively.

Disrupt‑X and SPCS join forces to bolster Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation efforts. 
They aim to integrate AI, IoT, and &#8220;Digital Twin&#8221; tech for managing buildings effectively. 
This partnership supports Vision 2030 goals for sustainability and smarter cities in Saudi Arabia. 
Disrupt‑X’s tech will enhance SPCS’s local market presence with real estate management solutions. 
The collaboration encourages data-driven decisions and aims to reduce costs and carbon footprints.

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Six self-driving cars raced at Yas Marina Circuit during October qualifiers for a major race. 
The TUM team broke records, clocking a 58,87-second lap to place first in the qualifiers. 
Six teams, including TUM and Unimore, advanced to the world&#8217;s largest autonomous car race. 
Human vs AI races, with Daniil Kvyat, highlight the blend of instinct and algorithmic precision. 
Abu Dhabi’s event showcases its aim to be a hub for autonomous tech research and innovation.

Banknbox Egypt is expanding its digital offerings, focusing on SoftPOS solutions for mobile payments. 
This expansion supports creating a fully integrated ecosystem for banks and payment providers. 
The company has achieved global mPOC certification and introduced the innovative TTOD service. 
CEO Basem Mahmoud aims to support Egypt&#8217;s banking sector and boost financial inclusion. 
Banknbox plans to use its Egypt HQ as a hub to export services across MENA regions.

Abu Dhabi partners with The EVERY Company and Vivici to develop a protein fermentation hub. 
The planned four-million-litre facility aims to improve food security using biotechnology. 
This aligns with Abu Dhabi&#8217;s AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance cluster strategies. 
The project targets regional regulatory frameworks to facilitate market access. 
Local education partnerships will boost biotechnology expertise and innovation opportunities.

Transguard Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to innovate ICT and workforce solutions. 
Transguard is well-known in the UAE for security and manpower services; Huawei excels in ICT globally. 
The partnership aims to merge people power with artificial intelligence through workshops and demonstrations. 
Efforts will focus on ICT initiatives and enhancing UAE&#8217;s global tech hub status. 
This collaboration could inspire more firms to strengthen local ecosystems and drive innovation forward.

Transguard and Emcode launch an innovative locker box service combining security with convenience. 
Transguard manages logistics, while Emcode focuses on app development for real-time tracking. 
The service is designed to be on-demand and scalable, benefiting both SMEs and individuals. 
This partnership aligns with the UAE&#8217;s vision of smarter, digitally integrated logistics solutions. 
It highlights the growing trend of blending tech and security for improved value handling.

Seqoon unveils &#8220;Sai Speaks: AI Goes Arabic&#8221; to revolutionise regional business through AI. 
The event showcases Sai, an enterprise AI platform, prioritising nuanced interactions in Arabic. 
Prominent MENA tech figures will discuss AI&#8217;s impact on strategy and customer experience. 
Immersive demos promise tangible AI experiences, blending technology with Arabic culture. 
Seqoon aims to make AI more inclusive by focusing on local languages and contexts.

Brussels hosted the EU–Egypt Summit focusing on innovation and digital transformation. 
Mounir Nakhla highlighted MNT-Halan&#8217;s role in Egypt&#8217;s fintech revolution and financial inclusion. 
Top industry leaders explored Egypt–Europe cooperation in research, sustainable industries, and digital innovation. 
MNT-Halan&#8217;s success attracts global investors, spotlighting Egypt&#8217;s growing startup ecosystem. 
The summit aimed to build sustainable industrial value chains and drive shared economic prosperity.

Sharjah Media City (Shams) and RAKBANK are enhancing UAE startups&#8217; access to finance and digital tools. 
The collaboration aims to simplify the entrepreneurial journey and offer quick funding access for SMEs. 
Emphasising trust and flexibility, the partnership aligns with the UAE&#8217;s global entrepreneurship ambitions. 
Bridging banking with business ecosystems could significantly boost the UAE&#8217;s burgeoning media startups. 
Success relies on translating intentions into practical benefits for daily startup operations.

KitchenomiKs, a Muscat-based food tech company, raised $3,2 million funding led by Jasoor Ventures. 
Founded by Aankush Bhatia, the company caters to Oman’s digital and convenience-focused dining market. 
The funds will expand KitchenomiKs and enhance its proprietary tech platform, KiKsIQ. 
The company emphasises gratitude towards staff, customers, and partners for its rapid growth. 
With challenges ahead, KitchenomiKs is poised to lead Oman’s emerging culinary tech scene.

The 2025 Future Innovation Tech Expo opened in Daegu, focusing on AI and future technology. 
Key figures, including global tech leaders, attended to discuss advancements and smart city innovations. 
Attendees experienced hands-on demos, like humanoid boxing and futuristic vehicle technologies. 
The event bridged serious policy discussions with inventive displays and nostalgic automotive exhibits. 
Acting Mayor Jeong-gi Kim highlighted the long-term transformative goals for Daegu through tech innovation.

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