South Africa to host Africa’s first AI factory in partnership with Nvidia
African tech enterprise Cassava Technologies partners with Nvidia to establish Africa’s first AI factory in South Africa
April 5, 2025
Boeing wins $20 billion contract for F-47: What we know about America’s sixth-generation fighter jet
Pentagon has awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to develop the F-47 — the world's first operational sixth-generation fighter
March 28, 2025
ClearGrid raises $10 million to transform MENA debt collection with AI
Dubai-based startup ClearGrid raises $10 million in funding to help modernize debt collection and recovery with AI
March 22, 2025
Pakistan’s cutting-edge Hangor Class Submarines set to prowl the Indian Ocean
Pakistan Navy strengthens its maritime defense with the launch of its second Hangor-class submarine
March 20, 2025
Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250 million to revolutionize counter-drone solutions
Epirus, a defense tech startup specializing in anti-drone systems, has announced a successful $250 million Series D funding round.
March 8, 2025
China launches $138 billion fund to supercharge AI, quantum tech, and emerging industries
Chinese government has announced 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) fund to accelerate China’s innovation
March 7, 2025
TSMC announces $100 billion US investment, sparking concerns over Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance
TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, announced plans to invest $100 billion in the United States
March 6, 2025
UAE-based Disrupt.com launches $100 million fund to build AI, Web 3.0, and cybersecurity startups
UAE-based venture builder Disrupt.com has announced a a $100 million commitment to fuel the next wave of AI-first startups.
March 5, 2025
UAE fintech Flow48 raises $69 million to expand revenue-based financing for SMEs
UAE-based Flow48 secures $69 million Series A funding round in a mix of debt and equity to redefine access to capital for SMEs across the MENA
February 26, 2025
LEAP 2025 wraps up in Riyadh with $25 billion in tech investments
Global tech event LEAP 2025 concluded in Riyadh with the announcement of $25 billion in tech investments.
February 18, 2025