Blue Origin’s New Glenn mega-rocket reaches orbit in historic test flight
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket reaches orbit in first historic test. It has about the same carrying capacity as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy.
Abu Dhabi fund ADIA invests $500 million in US power firm AlphaGen
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will invest $500 million in U.S. power infrastructure company AlphaGen's 11 GW power portfolio
Middle East-based Sigma Capital launches $100 million fund for Web3 startups
Sigma Capital venture asset manager has announced the launch of a US$100 million fund dedicated towards accelerating Web3 innovation
Al Ansari partners with Pakistani fintech Abhi to expand earned wage access and SNPL in UAE
UAE’s Al Ansari Financial Services has announced a transformative strategic partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited.
UAE fintech Jingle Pay to launch in Pakistan as Bank Alfalah acquires 9.9% stake
Jingle Pay is set to launch its digital banking services in Pakistan after Pakistan's Bank Alfalah acquired 9.9% equity stake in the UAE-based fintech
Irish startup Fire1 secures $120 million for its heart failure management device
Irish medtech startup Fire1 has raised $120 million (€116 million) in funding to accelerate the development of its…
Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Microsoft is making a bold move to accelerate India’s AI-driven growth, announcing a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years.
InDrive strengthens presence in Pakistan with investment in Krave Mart’s grocery delivery platform
Ride-hailing giant InDrive is making a bold foray into the e-commerce space with a strategic investment in Pakistan's rapidly growing grocery delivery platform, Krave Mart.
Honda and Nissan announce merger talks to create world’s third-largest global automaker
Honda and Nissan have entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker.
South Korean researchers develop Iron Man-inspired robot that helps paraplegics walk
This Iron Man-inspired innovation, called WalkON Suit F1, is a powered exoskeleton that enables users with paraplegia to regain mobility.