Consumer demand in the Middle East is rising fast, driven by omnichannel shopping habits and the expectation of speed and accuracy. AI-powered automation has become essential for retailers to keep up. McKinsey projects AI contribute up to $150 billion to GCC economies by 2030, while the UAE’s retail sector is forecast to reach $74.87 billion by 2028. Yango Tech has outlined four key tools retailers can use to succeed in this environment.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 October 2025 – Powered by the DIFC Innovation Hub, Mastercard, and Arab Financial Services (AFS), this edition represents the strong shared commitment to accelerating the region’s fintech ecosystem. In this edition, Mawarid Finance will launch multiple products with its fintech partners, showcasing market-ready solutions across payments, lending, and embedded finance, reinforcing its role as an enabler of scalable digital financial services through Banking-as-a-Service model.
The summit will also feature strategic signing ceremonies with leading market players, where new collaborations will be formally announced, locking in strategic alliances and fast-tracking product rollout across the UAE.
Continue reading Mawarid Finance announces the return of the Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai83% of organizations adopting Zero Trust have successfully reduced security incidents according to new global cybersecurity report
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 21, 2025 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has announced new global research, The Trust Report: From Risk Management to Strategic Resilience in Cybersecurity, conducted in partnership with Microsoft. The report found that Zero Trust has become an essential and widely adopted framework, yet organizations are still in the early stages of leveraging AI security tools – such as authentication, used by only 30% – revealing untapped potential to strengthen cybersecurity.
Dawn-Marie Vaughan – DXC Technology
Continue reading Security Leaders Embrace Zero Trust but Lag on Adopting AI Security Tools, DXC and Microsoft Research FindsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia – 21 October 2025 – Audi Capital has announced a strategic partnership with azakaw, part of j.awan & partners group, selecting it as its client onboarding and compliance platform. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing Audi Capital’s operational efficiency and consolidating its regulatory framework in Saudi Arabia, with azakaw practitioner-built workflows configured from day one to align with Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and supervisory expectations.
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