Kristine Erika Agustin

“In the UAE, we truly believe that nothing beats doing business."

The new funding will also be used to expand its product catalog, localization efforts, technology upgrades, and AI-powered personalization.

As loneliness emerges as a growing yet often overlooked challenge of aging in an increasingly modern life, UAE-based startup Rafeeq Connect is rethinking elderly care by offering in-person and virtual companionship services designed to complement family support.

The funding will support its next growth phase as it expands beyond e-signatures into AI-powered contract lifecycle management, including tools for drafting, negotiation, tracking, and compliance

The startup is planning to expand its charging station network to 2,000 locations across high-traffic venues in the UAE by the end of 2026.

Voice AI is rapidly reshaping contact centers, but building systems that work across Arabic dialects remains a challenge. Tunisian-born and UAE-headquartered startup Clusterlab, through its product Callab.ai, is tackling that gap, and its entry to Y Combinator, a seed-stage startup accelerator, marks a key milestone in scaling its vision.

In a digital-first world, visibility is influence, not just presence. In response to this demand, Dubai-based personal branding platform PRsonaME offers AI-powered tools to help leaders turn expertise into credibility and build lasting impact across global markets.

A10’s strategy is rooted in staying ahead of the curve, says its Group CEO Amiral Elmehdawi.