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The GCC's smart capital is making its next big move: Health-Tech. Abu Dhabi-listed 2PointZero Group (backed by IHC) just took a strategic stake in US wearable giant, WHOOP. While the financials are private, the regional signal is loud and clear. For investors and business leaders watching the Middle East, here is the takeaway in three points: Beyond Energy: This is a deliberate pivot toward high-growth, future-proof, data-driven sectors. Proactive Health: It aligns perfectly with the GCC's mandate to shift from reactive care to AI-driven, preventative wellness and longevity. Global Heavyweights: By co-investing alongside Silicon Valley giants like SoftBank and IVP, Abu Dhabi is cementing its status as a top-tier global capital allocator. The era of regional portfolios anchored purely in traditional assets is evolving. We are now backing scalable platforms that optimize human life. Where do you see Middle Eastern capital making its next major tech play? #Investment #HealthTech #AbuDhabi #VentureCapital #EconomicDiversification Source - Economy Middle East Image - AI

++ SPARK and Nokia Launch Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Regional Innovation ++ Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks AE to expand collaboration in knowledge exchange, accelerate innovation, and develop high-impact capacity-building programs that empower talent and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. The signing ceremony took place during SPARK’s annual Ramadan Majlis in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SPARK. The MoU was signed by Mr. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, Chief Executive Officer of SPARK, and Rima Manna, Vice President of Network Infrastructure Sales, Middle East and Country Director for the UAE at Nokia. The partnership targets high-impact initiatives, including advanced training programs, specialized master classes, and capacity-building initiatives, alongside the development of the Tech Matchmaker concept and innovation support platforms. This will involve connecting solution providers with innovators, industry partners, and key stakeholders, accelerating the transformation of ideas into scalable, real-world solutions with tangible impact. “This partnership with Nokia marks a major step towards advancing SPARK’s mission to support innovation-led development by leveraging global expertise, fostering knowledge exchange, and building programs that empower talent. The MoU reflects our shared ambition to create practical pathways that enable innovators and institutions to develop solutions with measurable impact locally, regionally and globally.” – Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, SPARK “Through this partnership, we are creating a strong platform for the co-design of capacity-building initiatives, aligned with emerging trends and real ecosystem needs. Using master classes and the Tech Matchmaker concept, we aim to bring together innovators, industry, and stakeholders within a structured framework that accelerates collaboration, strengthens capabilities, and supports scalable innovation outcomes.” – Dr Asma M. Fikri, Director of Government and Corporate Partnerships, SPARK “Nokia is committed to supporting innovation ecosystems that advance knowledge, build capabilities, and enable meaningful cross-sector collaboration. Our partnership with SPARK creates an important opportunity to co-develop programs that connect innovators with industry and help transform promising ideas into scalable solutions delivering sustainable long-term value.” – Rima Manna, Vice President of Network Infrastructure Sales, Middle East and Country Director for the UAE, Nokia 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dbyPaZkC #TechAfricaNews #SPARK #Nokia #TechInnovation #InnovationEcosystem #CapacityBuilding #TechCollaboration #DigitalTransformation #AfricaTech

https://lnkd.in/gNTRyMRG WTicabs is accelerating its global growth journey with a structured overseas expansion strategy starting with GCC markets. With Dubai operations gaining traction and Southeast Asia and Europe next on the roadmap, the corporate mobility provider is targeting ₹800 crore revenue in FY26 while investing heavily in technology and partnerships. WTicabs #WTicabs #MobilityIndustry #CorporateTravel #GlobalExpansion #FleetManagement #BusinessMobility #AutoIndustry

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) Signs Strategic MoU with Nokia to Advance Innovation Ecosystem The partnership includes launching masterclasses and a Tech Matchmaker platform to accelerate industry–startup collaboration. A significant step toward positioning Sharjah as a hub for advanced technology and innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2AF59bf #Innovation #Technology #StrategicPartnerships #StartupEcosystem #IndustryCollaboration #KnowledgeExchange

I just returned from an exceptional week in Dubai, where CoreIntel had the opportunity to meet with senior leadership at some of the region’s most ambitious real estate developers and present at AIBC World alongside founders, investors, and operators from around the world. What made these conversations meaningful was not the discussion of AI in isolation, but the shared recognition that real estate itself is entering a structural transition. For decades, real estate has been defined by physical assets and episodic capital. Capital is raised, projects are built, units are sold, and the cycle repeats. That model is beginning to change. Tokenization introduces the ability for assets to exist as continuously liquid, digitally native financial instruments, unlocking persistent access to capital rather than one time financing events. This changes the fundamental economics of development. Developers gain the ability to move from project based funding cycles to continuous capital velocity. Investors gain precision, liquidity, and access that was previously unavailable. And an entirely new intelligence layer emerges, where asset performance, valuation, and capital allocation can be optimized dynamically rather than reviewed after the fact. Tokenization alone does not create this advantage. You will also need the directive intelligence. At CoreIntel, our focus is on building the intelligence layer that enables organizations to transition from fragmented visibility to directive intelligence, where systems actively guide capital allocation, operational decisions, and long term growth. Dubai continues to stand apart as a place where leadership understands both the magnitude and urgency of this shift. The conversations this past week reinforced that the next generation of real estate leaders will not simply build properties. They will build intelligent, liquid, continuously capitalized asset platforms. Grateful for the conversations and the relationships that are forming. The momentum is real, and this is only the beginning. #ArtificialIntelligence #RealEstate #Tokenization #DigitalAssets #PropTech #Dubai #DubaiRealEstate #UAEBusiness #CapitalMarkets #PrivateEquity #FamilyOffice #AssetManagement #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfRealEstate

NEXTEDGE Technologies GmbH & Gateway to Dubai Announce Strategic Partnership Supporting the UAE’s #AIStrategy2031 NEXTEDGE Technologies GmbH enters a strategic partnership with Gateway to Dubai to accelerate its expansion into the UAE market. With deep local expertise, strong #networks, and an operational presence, armin lauer and the Gateway to Dubai team will actively support NEXTEDGE in establishing its footprint across the Emirates — focusing on strategic partnerships, market positioning, scalable growth, and GatewayToDubai ecosystem integration as well as an own AI driven platform. NEXTEDGE brings proven digital infrastructure to the region — including booking engines, AI-powered tools, ticket wholesale, city pass technology, and performance-driven digital platforms already used by millions worldwide. This collaboration aligns directly with and supports the UAE’s National Strategy for #ArtificialIntelligence 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence through large-scale #investments, cross-sector implementation, and public-private collaboration. Together, NEXTEDGE and Gateway to Dubai will contribute to advancing this strategy by driving #digitalinnovation, enabling AI-powered platforms, and developing their own #digitalisation and #digitaltransformation projects within the region. The shared ambition is to build scalable, technology-driven ecosystems that create measurable economic impact and sustainable long-term value. The #partnership combines privileged local market access with scalable European-grade technology #execution and #entrepreneurial #agility. Both companies share a clear vision: strengthening the UAE’s role as a global digital #innovationhub while establishing a strong, future-oriented presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets and increasing performance of the GatewayToDubai platform. We look forward to a close collaboration and a strong, shared future in the #UAE — with more to come quite soon. Stay tuned. Thorsten Wolfermann

Tuly Technology is immensely proud to announce our strategic expansion into the dynamic ecosystem of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK). This isn't just a new location; it is a powerful catalyst for our core operations, enabling us to deliver next-level, disruptive solutions to the market: 🔹 AI Developing Services: Engineering hyper-intelligent workflow automation systems tailored for the industrial sector. 🔹 Innovation & AI Consultancies: Empowering businesses with deep-tech research and visionary strategic roadmaps. 🔹 Innovative Business Incubator: Cultivating and accelerating pioneering tech ideas into industry-leading ventures. Surrounded by a community of visionaries, we are perfectly positioned to engineer the future of digital transformation. 💡 #TulyTechnology #SRTIP #ArtificialIntelligence #InnovationConsultancy #BusinessIncubator #TechExpansion

About Us Connect Global is a premier international platform created to connect global innovation ecosystems, governments, enterprises, startups, investors, and technology leaders. Launching in October 2026, Connect Global enables meaningful collaboration, cross-border partnerships, and market expansion across key global regions. Designed as a high-impact series of international exhibitions and conferences, Connect Global serves as a trusted bridge between emerging technologies and real-world business opportunities. Connect Global 2026 – Global Editions October 2026 | HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India The flagship launch edition focusing on startups, enterprise technology, government innovation, and global partnerships. November 2026 | Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, India Highlighting deep tech, global capability centers (GCCs), enterprise solutions, and corporate innovation. October 2026 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Enabling collaboration aligned with Vision 2030, smart cities, AI, and digital transformation. December 2026 | Qatar International Exhibition Centre (QIEC), Doha, Qatar Focused on sustainability, fintech, sports tech, and next-generation digital infrastructure. What We Offer International exhibitions & conferences Startup–investor & enterprise matchmaking Government & policy-led innovation forums Market-entry and cross-border partnership opportunities Curated networking with global decision-makers Our Vision To become a globally trusted platform for innovation and collaboration, empowering businesses, startups, and governments to connect, scale, and grow internationally.

The Armenian Innovation Foundation is pleased to welcome Armen Baldryan to its Board. Armen is the Founder and CEO of UNICOMP CJSC, CEO of Inttegral, and President of the UEICT (Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies). For nearly three decades, he has been at the forefront of Armenia’s ICT sector, building technology companies and leading industry institutions that shape the country’s digital development agenda. Through his leadership of initiatives such as the Silicon Mountains technology summit, Armen has consistently advocated for smart management, productivity growth through technology, and the modernization of both public and private sector systems. As a Board Member of the Armenian Innovation Foundation, Armen contributes hands-on industry leadership, deep institutional experience, and a strategic focus on strengthening Armenia’s competitiveness through the intelligent adoption of advanced technologies. #AIF #BoardOfTrustees

In 2020, we all remember the situation. Everything shut down. No clarity. No direction. Today, we are seeing a similar situation again. Yesterday, the official announcement advised everyone to stay home. But honestly, no worries at all. My team is always ready for WFH. Back in 2020, it was not easy especially for my signage business. We were not that technologically strong. We arranged special permits to move a few production staff to the factory. Office team started working from home. Within 2–3 days, I realized something powerful there was no major issue. Work was moving smoothly. Why? Because the system was strong. That moment changed my thinking. I knew many business owners would struggle without proper systems. I asked myself: why not help others build strong systems? That question gave birth to Techbot ERP . Today, Techbot is a Top 3 Odoo Gold Partner, with 1000+ Odoo users onboarded. And the journey is continuing. Proud to be the Networking Sponsor at BNI Expo 2026. Looking forward to seeing you all at the show. When systems are right, business continues no matter the situation. 😊 BNI United Arab Emirates BNI East Dubai