Author: Mahdeehassan

AUTONOMOUS A2Z secured AV approval in Singapore and proved global scalability by adapting to right-hand drive through K-City testing. Singapore, May 19, 2025 — AUTONOMOUS A2Z, South Korea’s leading autonomous driving technology firm led by CEO Ji-hyeong Han, announced today that it has successfully obtained the Milestone 1 (M1) Vehicle Safety Assessment approval from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). This achievement marks AUTONOMOUS A2Z as the first Korean company authorized to operate autonomous vehicles (AVs) on public roads in Singapore under specific designated conditions. In Singapore, autonomous vehicles must pass rigorous Milestone 1 (M1) safety assessments administered by the Centre…

Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — NordStella, a community-driven powerhouse in event management and content-driven experiences, is set to host the MENA Effie Thought Leadership Program (TLP) on 14 May 2025 at the Conference Center, Dubai Knowledge Park, bringing together over 150 senior professionals from the region’s marketing, media, and advertising ecosystem for an afternoon of insights, analysis, and networking under the theme “Rethinking Media Effectiveness: Traditional, Digital, and Beyond.” As media channels diversify and consumer attention becomes increasingly fragmented, the ability to strike the right media mix has never been more critical. The MENA Effie TLP aims to explore the…

Under the patronage of: The Ministry of Defense, K.S.A, and General Directorate for Health services, Ministry of Defense, the International Pediatric Science conference takes off today in Riyadh, the leading event taking place from the 13th to the 15th of May, 2025 in Riyadh, in collaboration with Prince Sultan Military Medical City Continuing Professional Development Department, and participation of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Neurology. The multidisciplinary conference brings together top local and regional doctors, researchers, and educators involved in pediatric and neonatal care, to discover innovation in pediatric healthcare, discuss emerging trends and inventions, exchange ideas, expand horizons, and learn from the…

Abu Dhabi, May 14, 2025 – South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought together their next-generation leaders to explore future cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and sustainability. A special exchange event was held at the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Korea Foundation (KF). The event featured participants from the KF Global Fellows program and the UAE government’s National Experts Program (NEP), marking the first formal engagement between rising STEM leaders from both countries. The gathering served as a platform for in-depth dialogue on shared national goals, including sustainability through innovation, the future of energy, talent…

Alchemist Doha, a sector-agnostic equity fund for distinctive tech entrepreneurs in emerging markets, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Startup Grind Qatar, the local chapter of the world’s largest community of startups, founders, and innovators. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the growth of Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding access to global networks, knowledge-sharing platforms, and founder-centric initiatives. Together, Alchemist Doha and Startup Grind Qatar will drive impactful programming that showcases high-potential startups, facilitates meaningful connections, and supports entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures locally and globally. “At Alchemist Doha, we’re dedicated to investing in bold founders…

Yango Group, a global tech company, marks a strong presence at the Machines Can See 2025 summit, showcasing three of its pioneering AI-powered innovations: Yasmina, a human-like bilingual AI assistant; Yango Tech Robotics’ warehouse AI solutions; and Yango Tech Autonomy’s last-mile delivery robots. Taking place from April 23-24 at the Expo Zone on the Boulevard of Emirates Towers, the event is part of Dubai AI Week, bringing together global experts, innovators, and industry leaders. Yango Group is presenting a preview of its bilingual human-like AI assistant, Yasmina, ahead of a major update. Visitors can experience the latest smart speaker in the…

US social media conglomerate Meta has announced the rollout of the Meta AI app, a dedicated place to keep track and multi-task across a range of daily AI interactions—all in one place. Starting in the US, with updates to follow across the rest of the world, this is the first step in introducing people to a more social, intuitive and personalised AI experience – reflective of your world and your experiences. The new app will bring AI interactions to the forefront – making them easy to track, control and manage all in one place. From today in the MENA region, people will…

Built in the UAE, Munsit sets a new global standard for Arabic speech recognition, powering seamless transcription across private and public services DUBAI, UAE – April 30, 2025 – CNTXT AI, the UAE-based Data and AI company, today announced the launch of Munsit — a next-generation Arabic speech-to-text model that outperforms every global model on Arabic, including those from OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and ElevenLabs. Munsit” — derived from the Arabic root for “to listen” — symbolizes a breakthrough in voice technology that truly listens with attentiveness and understands the richness of Arabic speech. Developed entirely in the UAE, Munsit sets…

FIA Members to vote in June 2025 on nomination of former British Rally Champion and founder of M-Sport Ltd Dubai, UAE, 23rd April, 2025:Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has nominated Malcolm Wilson OBE, a leading figure in British motor sport, for the position of Deputy President for Sport. Making the announcement today, the FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, said that FIA Members will vote on the nomination of Mr Wilson at the Extraordinary General Assemblies and Conference in Macau in June 2025. Malcolm Wilson OBE is the…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Ghobash Group – a leading and highly diversified UAE-based business conglomerate has appointed Nader Abu-Yaghi as Director of Healthcare Services, spearheading the growth and expansion of its subsidiary companies Pyramids Health (PHS) and Ability Pediatric Rehabilitation Medical Center (APRMC). The strategic appointment which became effective at the start of 2025 underscores both PHS and APRMC’s commitment to advancing their capabilities across critical growth areas, respectively uplifting standards for home-based healthcare and pediatric rehabilitation in the UAE. With his extensive expertise, vision and dynamic leadership, Nader’s appointment will support the ongoing success of PHS’ and APRMC’s service portfolios,…