Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has joined the vPAC Alliance, becoming the first utility in the MENA region to do so. The move aims to advance smart grid technology, operational efficiency, and global collaboration in energy systems.
Yango Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Rail to connect ride-hailing services to the UAE’s national rail network, paving the way for more seamless travel ahead of the passenger service launch in 2026.
Apaleo has become the first hospitality property management platform to launch a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, giving AI agents the ability to perform hotel operations across multiple systems without custom integrations.
Quantaco, a leading hospitality tech firm in Australia and New Zealand, has appointed Mark Brixton as CEO as founder Anthony Sullivan becomes Executive Chairman. The leadership shift marks a new phase of innovation, aiming to expand technology-driven solutions for pubs, clubs, and restaurants across the leisure sector.
OFA Group has partnered with Blockchain App Factory to develop a blockchain-based RWA platform that will tokenise real estate equity and mortgage assets. The company is also planning a $100 million cryptocurrency treasury while continuing to expand into AI and blockchain-led architectural solutions.
PredictAP has secured an additional $5 million in funding, rounding off a year of significant growth and expansion. The company now serves over 100 clients, processes more than 4 million invoices annually, and continues to enhance its AI-driven accounts payable automation technology for the real estate sector.
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