Dubai ports chief Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigns after being named in Epstein files
U.S. Justice Department disclosures linking the DP World leader to Jeffrey Epstein trigger leadership change at the Dubai government-owned global ports operator.
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UpScrolled: The Palestinian-Led Platform Caught in a Free-Speech Paradox
UpScrolled surged in global app rankings on a promise of open expression. Rapid growth has now placed the platform under scrutiny over content moderation and online safety.
Malaysian Entrepreneur Sells AI.com for $70 Million; Viral $100 Origin Story Questioned
Domain history records dispute widely shared claims that Arsyan Ismail bought AI.com in 1993 for ₹300 before selling it in 2025 for $70 million.
InvestSky raises $4M seed funding, expands into Saudi Arabia
MENA-based social trading platform enters Saudi market after securing Capital Market Authority approval, announces strategic partnership with anb Capital, and confirms $4 million seed round bringing total funding to $7.4 million.
Kumulus Water and CMA CGM roll out safe drinking water project for Saudi schools
Partnership targets decentralized drinking water access for schools, with 30 atmospheric water systems to be deployed over two years.
Magic Bus India Foundation expands AI skilling push for underserved youth ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026
NGO scales national AI programmes and employer engagement series to prepare underserved youth for an AI-driven workforce, aligning skilling pathways with industry demand under the IndiaAI Mission.
TaskUs launches large-scale EV commute programme for employees in India
EV rollout begins in Gurugram with plans to electrify nearly half of the company’s Indian transportation fleet by end-2026
AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics raises ₹10 crore in Seed funding
Funding led by Navam Capital will support product development, certifications and international expansion across India, Singapore and the Middle East.
Droom announces shift from marketplace to AI-powered everyday super app for automobiles
The company says new platform will integrate mobility services, AI-driven intelligence, and personalisation across India’s automotive ecosystem.
Morocco-based Justyol raises angel bridge funding ahead of planned Series A
Angel-backed bridge round will help accelerate logistics, supply chain operations, and internal systems as the company prepares for mid-2026 Series A.
Substack confirms data breach exposing users’ email addresses and phone numbers
Newsletter platform says an unauthorized third party accessed limited user data in October, with no financial or password information compromised.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat
India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform begins operations after pilot phase, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators.