Akon’s $6 Bn Wakanda-Inspired City Project in Senegal Scrapped Amid Delays and Debt
Senegal's government has scrapped Akon's $6 billion project to build a futuristic city, inspired by Marvel's Wakanda, in the country.
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Moradabad-born Sabih Khan Appointed as Apple’s New Chief Operating Officer
The family of Sabih Khan, a native of Moradabad, is beaming with pride after his appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at tech giant Apple.
Salaam Cola: Revolutionizing the Beverage Industry with Humanitarian Aid and Ethical Principles
Founded in Ireland in 2023, Salaam Cola dedicates 10% of its profits to supporting conflict-affected communities in regions like Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon.
Elon Musk Tells Bill Gates to ‘Make Up the Difference’ on U.S. Health Aid Cuts
Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently took to the microblogging platform X to express his concerns about the U.S. government's health aid cuts.
Campa Cola Faces Backlash Over Alleged Use of Lord Jagannath’s Imagery in Ad Campaign
The controversy surrounding Campa Cola's alleged use of Lord Jagannath's imagery emerged just before the Rath Yatra procession.
Hidden Threat: Samsung Phones in MENA Region May Harbor Israeli-Linked Surveillance Software
According to SMEX, Samsung phones in MENA region may contain secretly embedded Israeli-linked software that poses a significant risk to users' privacy.
Who is Balaji Srinivasan? The man who acquired a private island to form a digital-first nation ‘Network State’
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, has acquired a private island near Singapore to bring his vision of a "Network State" to life.
UK-based fintech startup Altery secures DFSA Licence to expand in the MENA region
London, United Kingdom-based fintech startup Altery Ltd has officially announced that its MENA-based subsidiary, Altery MENA Ltd.
Dubai’s Prop-AI Raises $1.5 Mn in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Its AI-Powered Real Estate Investment Platform
Prop-AI, the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how people discover, evaluate, and purchase real estate, last week closed its pre-seed funding round.
Kumulus Water Raises $3.5 Mn to Redefine Clean Water Access with Off-Grid Tech in MENA and Europe
France-based Kumulus Water, the WaterTech startup transforming air into clean drinking water, has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding.
London-based NayaOne Enters Saudi Market with AstroLabs, Launching a Fully Saudi-Hosted Fintech Platform
London, United Kingdom-based NayaOne, a Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform is entering Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs.
Tesla Not Keen on Indian Manufacturing, Minister HD Kumaraswamy Says
Tesla has no plans to manufacture cars in India, instead focusing on importing its electric vehicles into the country as the government finalizes its EV policy.