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Sukoon Takaful partners with Emirates Association for affordable insurance for UAE&#8217;s legal professionals. 
The collaboration aims to provide Sharia-compliant coverage fitting lawyers&#8217; ethical and professional needs. 
Programs will introduce awareness sessions on takaful principles, streamlining policy issuance and pricing. 
This strategic alliance is set to protect practitioners&#8217; long-term interests and ensure financial security.

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The National Bank of Fujairah partners with StorIT to enhance tech financing options. 
Their collaboration aims to support cash flow management for system integrators and resellers. 
They plan customised financing for datacentre, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI projects. 
This partnership could accelerate digital infrastructure deployment in the UAE. 
Success relies on tailoring finance products to meet regional tech ecosystem needs.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company teamed up with Presight to create an AI platform called Eneciq. 
Eneciq is tailored for ENEC, streamlining tasks like summarising reports and accessing procedures. 
The platform operates safely, separated from nuclear operations, within ENEC&#8217;s secure cloud. 
CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi highlights Eneciq&#8217;s role in advancing efficiency and safety in ENEC. 
Eneciq exemplifies a cutting-edge AI deployment, influencing operational thinking across the region.

Du partners with Hyperfusion to introduce AI-powered video analytics on its 5G+ network in the UAE. 
The collaboration aims to interpret video content in real time, enhancing decision-making processes. 
Quentin Reyes emphasizes delivering high-performance computing at scale using du&#8217;s connectivity. 
The solution offers object recognition, video summarization, and personalized alerts, enhancing efficiency. 
Security and governance are priorities, focusing on strict safety standards and sovereign AI applications.

Siemens Energy partners with Awqaf Abu Dhabi to support the Life Endowment campaign. 
This initiative uses modern endowment methods to finance healthcare for chronic patients and People of Determination. 
The campaign quickly raised over AED 900 million, highlighting UAE&#8217;s community spirit. 
Siemens Energy commits to a five-year partnership, ensuring sustained support and aligning with their Energy4Good vision. 
Awqaf Abu Dhabi combines financial expertise with social impact, modernising the endowment ecosystem.

Redbrick partners with Middlesex University Dubai to advance AI education and research. 
The collaboration offers students hands-on experience with AI tools for real-world projects. 
Key figures from both institutions signed the agreement during GITEX Global 2025. 
Redbrick plans to expand global education partnerships, aiming for tangible classroom outcomes. 
The partnership strengthens UAE&#8217;s ed-tech sector, fostering home-grown innovation alongside international expertise.

Ziina introduces a digital Ziina Card in UAE, enabling instant spending directly from accounts. 
The card, integrated with Apple Wallet, aims to streamline cash flow for freelancers and SMEs. 
The partnership with Visa emphasizes frictionless, secure payments with added perks for users. 
Each transaction includes detailed data for easier bookkeeping, appealing to entrepreneurs. 
Ziina&#8217;s offering signals a shift towards more fluid financial tools under the UAE&#8217;s Central Bank licence.

NBF and Almoe Group are launching financing programmes to drive digital transformation in MENA. 
The partnership aims to ease access to advanced technologies without straining cash flow. 
Almoe&#8217;s legacy in IT and NBF&#8217;s financial expertise form a robust collaboration. 
Their initiative aligns with UAE&#8217;s vision for a tech-driven economy. 
Success depends on delivering genuine value through strong financing terms.

MoneyGram and myZoi are partnering to enhance financial inclusion in the UAE. 
The collaboration combines MoneyGram&#8217;s global reach with myZoi&#8217;s digital wallet and financial literacy tools. 
myZoi allows quick money transfers to multiple recipients, ideal for UAE&#8217;s expat worker community. 
This partnership aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on affordability and impact. 
The initiative can significantly benefit underbanked communities, facilitating safe and affordable money transfers.

Moro Hub partners with Dell Technologies to enhance Dubai&#8217;s cloud infrastructure with AI. 
This collaboration&#8217;s goal is to improve Moro Hub’s cloud performance using Dell&#8217;s AI technologies. 
The move aligns with Dubai&#8217;s vision for a sustainable, digitally advanced economy. 
Partnerships like this reflect the UAE&#8217;s ambition to lead in cloud and data maturity. 
Agreement focuses on delivering smarter, sustainable cloud services crucial for enterprise trust.

du Pay teams up with talabat in the UAE for seamless rider financial management. 
Riders can receive earnings and send money home via du Pay&#8217;s digital wallet. 
This move supports the UAE&#8217;s aim for 90% cashless transactions by 2026. 
Talabat focuses on rider well-being and financial literacy through this partnership. 
The collaboration showcases MENA fintech innovation in practical, everyday contexts.

Messe Düsseldorf partners with UAE&#8217;s Nadd Al Shiba to reshape the exhibition landscape. 
The partnership enhances Dubai&#8217;s global role in assistive technology, creating jobs and investment opportunities. 
The collaboration aligns with Dubai&#8217;s D33 Agenda, aiming for global leadership by 2033. 
It promises richer content and strengthens connections between Europe, China, and the Gulf region. 
This move signifies collaboration as the key driver for MENA&#8217;s economic and technological growth.

ROSA eSolutions is expanding to the UAE, focusing on &#8220;human-centred storytelling.&#8221; 
From a base in Toronto to Dubai, they emphasise empathy in digital strategies. 
The global media market is booming, expected to hit USD 4,41 trillion by 2030. 
ROSA aims to align with regional growth, building relevant, authentic campaigns in the Middle East. 
Their approach integrates cultural nuances, setting them apart from typical digital advertising methods.

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone and Mashreq Bank have signed an MoU to assist startups. 
This agreement offers SPC members priority banking access and digital tools for young businesses. 
SPC Free Zone already hosts over 16,000 companies from 168 nationalities. 
Mashreq aims to help SMEs &#8220;grow smarter&#8221; and achieve sustainable success through this collaboration. 
The partnership promises simpler account setups and faster, tailored financial solutions for new firms.

UnifyApps has secured $50 million in Series B funding, led by WestBridge Capital. 
Funds will be used to expand teams, enhance technology, and launch business-targeted AI apps. 
Founded in 2023, the company aims to develop an &#8220;AI-native operating fabric&#8221; for enterprises. 
Despite fierce competition, this investment underscores investor confidence and market potential. 
UnifyApps reflects the MENA startup trend of tackling complex problems with bold innovation.

Gulf Hotels Group joins with ADNH and Metro Global to introduce MFive Services in Bahrain. 
MFive&#8217;s &#8220;pay-per-room&#8221; model lets hotels manage costs based on actual occupancy. 
The service includes full housekeeping operations, ensuring consistent quality alongside cost predictability. 
This partnership highlights Bahrain’s hospitality evolution, combining tradition with innovative operational approaches. 
MFive’s success may inspire more hotels to adopt tailored operational solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.