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The Series A funding round, co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital, will support product development, market expansion, and AI infrastructure deployments for government and enterprise customers. UAE-based AI company CNTXT AI has raised US$60 million in a Series A funding round co-led by AI71, an Abu Dhabi-based applied AI company focused on sovereign, domain-specialized AI, […]

Amazon founder explores space, AI and Earth’s technological future

Healthy drinks, campervans and e-bikes win UK small business awards

Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp joins astronaut Mike Massimino at VivaTech

Emmanuel Macron to discuss AI and Europe’s tech future.

From SMART to WISE: why control matters more than outcomes

Founders urged to choose conviction, resilience and authenticity over perfection.

Some schools and districts across the United States are reassessing the role of technology in the classroom. Phones are being banned (understandably so), and screen time is being capped. In some districts, schools have reduced or limited classroom technology use in response to concerns about distraction, screen time, and the broader effects of digital media […]

New campaign led by In-Comm Training highlights female role models in engineering and manufacturing, aiming to boost inclusion and inspire future talent.

01Health secures $15 million to expand specialist healthcare access globally.

Skills England launches AI training tools to close workplace skills gaps.

SXSW London transforms Shoreditch into a global hub for innovation

With new, faster ways to learn and career paths in constant motion, it’s no surprise that some professionals are rethinking the worth of a Masters of Business Administration. Today, the question isn’t so much about the prestige of the degree as it is about whether it aligns with a person’s goals, finances, and career rhythm. […]

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed combined meetings at 10 Downing Street with a SXSW London appearance to share insights on city-building, technology investment, and the talent ecosystems powering future growth.

Meta launches Business Agent to automate messaging-based business sales

When Lal Abdul Salam, founder of Smithline Reinforced Composites, arrived in Dubai in 1992 with a background in chemical engineering, the UAE was entering a period of rapid industrial and infrastructure expansion that would reshape the region over the following decades. Large-scale utility systems and urban development projects were beginning to accelerate across the Gulf, […]

Ask most behavioral health founders how they got here, and the answer involves a personal mission, a moment of clinical insight, or a story about a family member. Ask William Masih, and the answer is operational. He started a virtual therapy company in Canada more than a decade ago, ran it through the conditions that […]

For most founders, the business is the single largest asset they own. It represents years of work, personal financial risk, and in many cases, the majority of their net worth. What many do not think about is what happens to that asset if a marriage ends. With 42% of UK marriages projected to end in […]

The art and collectibles industry has long depended on relationships, intuition, and personal expertise. Collectors often rely on years of trust with galleries, advisors, auction specialists, and luxury professionals to navigate purchases that are deeply personal and frequently emotional. At the same time, the process behind those interactions has remained fragmented across emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, […]

Palm Beach and Greenwich, Connecticut, have largely been the epicenters for extravagant luncheons, where tables fill quickly, and philanthropy arrives dressed in couture clothing. Old Bags Luncheon™ took shape inside that environment nearly three decades ago, though founder Eileen Cornacchia insists the concept was always more than a spectacle.  “Fundraising doesn’t require a solemn expression […]

Most ecommerce advice rests on a basic assumption: the product is stable. One SKU means one set of photos, one description, one pricing logic, one fulfillment path, and one set of customer expectations. Sell enough of those, refine the playbook, and scale becomes a matter of marketing efficiency and operational discipline. That logic works well […]

New aesthetic clinics struggle for Google visibility during critical first year.

Launches dedicated UK design recruitment channel to address British creative talent shortage

Businesses warned to prepare early for major 2027 employment law reforms.

UK and Australia deepen AI security cooperation with new institute partnership

For years, businesses largely operated within the boundaries of local markets, serving communities within a defined geography and building relationships close to home. International expansion existed for a select group of organisations with the scale and resources to establish a broader footprint. Today’s environment presents a different picture. Teams collaborate across continents, meetings begin with […]

Fintech investor surpasses $1bn after Santander commits fresh $400m funding.

£96m investment aims to tackle shortages and accelerate nationwide housebuilding.

The lab-grown diamond category has evolved into a distinct segment within fine jewelry, shaped by a more informed and value-conscious consumer. Rather than serving as a substitute for natural diamonds, it is increasingly evaluated on its own terms, particularly for its pricing structure, consistency, and flexibility in design. Online retail has played a central role […]

Giuliano Gonzalez did not set out to build an AI reputation firm. He spent years in public relations and brand strategy before ChatGPT existed, placing clients on top-tier media outlets and observing how Google’s algorithm rewarded brands that earned authority across the right sources on the internet. Then, in early 2025, he noticed a shift […]