Author: Sam Allcock

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has announced the launch of The Academy, a new strategic pillar designed to extend the university’s influence beyond research and into global cultural and societal conversations around AI. The launch was held in the presence of His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Member of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, alongside Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI. The announcement formed part of the university’s five-year celebrations and coincided with the graduation of the sixth MBZUAI Executive Program cohort. The launch also introduced MBZUAI’s…

PizzaExpress Live at Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai Production City has unveiled its Valentine’s Set Menu 2026, inviting couples to enjoy a shared dining experience designed for connection and comfort. Commenting on the Valentine’s offering, Nitin Makhijani, General Manager, PizzaExpress Live, said: “We believe the best moments are shared around the table. Our Valentine’s Set Menu is designed to bring couples together through familiar flavours, generous portions, and a relaxed atmosphere—making it the perfect setting to celebrate love in a simple, meaningful way.” Created for two diners, the menu encourages sharing and flexibility. The experience begins with two starters chosen…

Enerjisa Üretim has surpassed 1,000 MW of installed wind power capacity, becoming the first company in Türkiye to reach this milestone. The achievement has been delivered through a diversified portfolio of 16 wind power plants, including assets commissioned under the YEKA-2 programme. Together, they form one of the largest privately operated wind portfolios in Türkiye’s renewable energy history. This capacity milestone supports energy supply security and strengthens the competitiveness of the national electricity market. At a European level, Enerjisa Üretim now ranks among the top ten private sector wind energy players by installed capacity. The milestone highlights the company’s strong…

Increasing costs and access challenges in the UK dental system are changing patient behaviour. Moral Dental Turkey says British patients are increasingly travelling to Türkiye for digitally planned dental care that prioritises predictability and outcome visibility. The Antalya-based clinic specialises in digital smile design and fully integrated dental services. According to clinic data, organic patient growth has averaged 30% per year, supported by strong referral rates. “We are seeing a sustained, organic surge from the UK market,” says Dt. Mert Oral, Founder and Chief Dentist of Moral Dental Turkey. The clinic reports that crowns, implants and cosmetic smile treatments remain…

Dataroid, an AI-based digital analytics and customer engagement platform, has completed a US $6.6 million Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by the FinAI Venture Capital Fund of Tacirler Asset Management, with additional backing from the Future Impact Venture Capital Fund and Endeavor Catalyst. The fresh capital will allow the founding team (Fatih Isbecer, Elif Parlak and Can Elmas) to expand into new regions, particularly across EMEA. The company also aims to reinforce its international marketing campaigns and further develop its self-service analytics offering using AI technology. Commenting on the investment, Ozge Atalay, Co-Founder of FinAI Venture Capital…

Continuing its international growth, Karaca, Türkiye’s leading home and living brand since 1973, has opened a temporary pop-up store at Future Stores on Oxford Street, running from December 11 to December 31. Arriving during the peak festive period, the pop-up allows Karaca to engage with shoppers amid the Christmas and New Year buzz, adding Oxford Street to its existing London locations at Westfield London and Tottenham Hale Retail Park. With this new pop-up, Karaca joins the innovative Future Stores retail environment, positioning the brand in the heart of London’s seasonal shopping scene. A Next-Generation, Hybrid Retail Experience with Future Stores…

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Onlayer has announced the close of an $8.2 million Series A funding round, reinforcing its strategy to enter new markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The investment will also fuel further development of the company’s AI-based platform, used widely within the financial sector. The Türkiye-headquartered regtech provider, which delivers an end-to-end merchant management system for banks, PSPs and enterprise clients, intends to deploy the new funds to broaden its global operations. The company will also focus on enhancing its AI-driven tools that support risk management, compliance functions and merchant performance optimisation. New and existing investors The round was…