Winklevoss twins and global decacorn invest in US$29M Series A of Singapore-based fintech Volopay as it prepares APAC and MENA expansion

Volopay, a Y Combinator-backed Singapore-based corporate cards, and payable management startup has successfully raised US$29 million in its Series A round through a mix of equity and debt. The investment round included participation from JAM Fund, Winklevoss Capital Management, Rapyd Ventures, Accial Capital, fintech veteran and angel investor Jeffrey Cruttenden – CEO of Acorns along […]

Ajman Tourism organizes the “Innovation Lab”

As part of the “UAE Innovates 2022” initiatives, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development organized an  “Innovation Lab” at the Expo 2020 Dubai, with the title  “Re- engineering the Ajman Visitors’ Experience”. The lab was held in presence of His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of the Ajman Tourism and it was moderated […]

Fatima Fertilizer celebrates exceptionally inspiring Pakistani female farmers at Expo 2020 Dubai

Being a market leader within Pakistan’s agriculture industry, Fatima Fertilizer has always strived to be at the forefront of supporting Pakistani farmers, especially the female farmers. Historically, the company has organized innumerable public campaigns and events recognizing the exceptional bravery and resilience of Pakistani farmers and their important role in protecting national food security. A […]

Johor Week Set to position Malaysia as ASEAN technology hub at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Johor State made its debut at the Expo 2020 Dubai, showcasing Johor Week at the Malaysian Pavilion during week 22 of the World Expo from the 27th February 2022 to 5th March 2022. Johor Week, with the theme “The Southern Jewel of Malaysia”, is showcasing Malaysia’s best in digital, logistics, real estate, infrastructure and construction services as well […]

Documentary about Expo 2020 Dubai’s development, from concept to completion, premieres at Terra Auditorium

The story of Expo 2020 Dubai, from concept to completion, is the subject of a new documentary, Expo 2020: Shaping the Future, made in partnership with the Discovery Channel, that received its premiere in an exclusive screening at the site on Monday (28 January).  Running 40 minutes, the film follows the stories of key people involved […]

A majority of KSA residents are aware of cryptocurrencies, but only a few invest in them

YouGov’s latest survey shows that digital banking has become increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia, with nine out of ten respondents (91%) saying they prefer banking online. In addition to this, 86% of respondents have even shown an intent to switch to digital-only banking methods in the future. Digitization has not just revolutionised banking but also […]

Assessing cybersecurity today to improve and protect tomorrow’s manufacturing operations

Process plant automation systems are engineered over a long period to ensure repeatable, reliable, available, and safe operations. However, increased connectivity to business systems has also increased the vulnerability of control systems to cyber-attacks. Organizations are now pushed to prioritize cybersecurity so that their systems remain secure, stable, and protected. But how and where do […]