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Organisers DMCC and Bybit have selected five winning projects from their global Web3 Unleashed #3 hackathon, granting a total prize pool of US$140,000 to the top teams. The live finale took place at S/O Uptown Dubai where finalists pitched across six tracks — DeFi, Web3 Gaming, SocialFi, Infrastructure, Tokenisation, as well as two new areas, DeFAI and DeSci.

More than 90 teams applied from around the world and ten were chosen to present before a panel of industry experts and investors. Judges assessed the entries on technical execution, innovation, business potential and real-world impact. The five winners were Yumi Finance, Glint Analytics, Sorachain AI, Aurayale and Spout Finance.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, said the Web3 Unleashed programme has evolved from a regional initiative into a global benchmark for Web3 innovation, and adding new tracks this year reflects organisers’ commitment to technological evolution and decentralised transformation.

Helen Liu, Co-CEO of Bybit, noted the growing technical depth and global calibre of hackers joining the competition. She underscored that despite volatility in crypto markets — with major tokens facing pullbacks — the exchange remains committed to backing builders working on utility-driven Web3 solutions.

Support for the hackathon came from partners including DWF Labs, Hacken, CV Labs, Blockchain for Good Alliance, Verse8, CROSS and Cointelegraph, which contributed mentorship, technical guidance and exposure to participating teams.

The hackathon’s broadened scope this year, especially with DeFAI and DeSci categories, highlights widening interest in merging blockchain with artificial intelligence and decentralised scientific research — areas gaining traction among developers worldwide. The winners’ projects are expected to benefit from access to mentors, potential backing from investors and integration into DMCC’s expanding Web3 ecosystem.

Stakeholders consider the outcome indicative of a maturing Web3 landscape in Dubai and beyond, where decentralised technologies are increasingly judged on real-world utility, technical robustness, and cross-sector applicability.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – The festive season in Singapore is marked by an extensive collection of gastronomic experiences at InterContinental Singapore. Christmas Dining 2025 is presented through a refined series of culinary programmes, each emphasising seasonal craftsmanship, premium ingredients and elevated dining traditions. The hotel’s Season of Golden Grandeur features festive buffets, artisanal treats, immersive multi-sensory dining and curated à la […]

AI’s most celebrated breakthroughs have lived almost entirely behind glass. Models generate words, sketches and synthetic universes, but the physical world remains stubbornly uninterpreted and largely untouched by this computational flourish. As companies push toward systems that move, react and collaborate like autonomous agents, a quieter truth is settling in across California’s innovation core: intelligence can no longer remain suspended inside screens. The next era is about […]

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – SCG is advancing its “Regional Optimization” strategy by positioning Vietnam as a key production base to support domestic consumption and exports to global markets. The company is showcasing the strengths of Long Son Petrochemicals (LSP), Vietnam’s first fully integrated petrochemical complex, and Binh Minh Plastics (BMP), the country’s leading manufacturer of premium plastic pipes and fittings. […]

Collabora Office has rolled out a brand-new desktop office suite compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux, offering a unified user experience across both online and offline environments. The suite inherits the user interface of Collabora Online — known for its clean, tabbed layout and streamlined tools — while retaining the powerful document compatibility and core engine of LibreOffice. The earlier enterprise-grade LibreOffice-based package has been rebranded as […]

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – The Mall Group today unveiled a milestone partnership with Monchhichi, the beloved Japanese character celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking the first-ever large-scale Monchhichi holiday collaboration in Southeast Asia. Officially authorized by Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., and supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), this initiative represents one of the most extensive Monchhichi commercial campaigns ever launched […]

Marking a milestone for Singapore’s digital arts education landscape, 3dsense Media School has been ranked top 5 worldwide in the Top Creative Schools category of the prestigious Rookies Global School Rankings® 2025. Evaluated by leading industry experts, the institution’s achievement reflects its commitment to nurturing world-class talent, further demonstrated by top-tier rankings across other major categories, including Motion Graphics. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November […]

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Weak cybersecurity strategies leave businesses exposed Businesses must prioritise strengthening leadership technology capabilities AI challenge is to balance efficiency gains and preserve human expertise KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Malaysian businesses are rapidly adopting AI and data analytics, but weak cybersecurity strategies are leaving them exposed to growing digital threats, according to CPA Australia’s latest Business Technology Survey. While 87 […]

85% of businesses from the region indicate they plan to participate in the festive shopping period Almost 75% of consumers surveyed across these same markets intend to be active shoppers Consumer trust remains a challenge, however, as only about half of the region’s shoppers trust offers presented —underscoring the need for transparency and reliable delivery SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Black Friday […]

By K Raveendran A quieter phase has set in around discussions on a potential trade agreement between India and the United States, yet the subdued optics conceal a period of more intense negotiation. Officials on both sides describe a process that has deliberately stepped away from public signalling, opting instead for steady and less visible […]

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Top Organizers and Promoters Applaud ‘UOB LIVE’ as ASEAN’s Premier Comprehensive and Advanced Entertainment Venue BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 28 August 2023 – United Overseas Bank (UOB), in collaboration with The EM District and AEG, has revealed an unprecedented alliance aimed at unveiling “UOB LIVE” – a cutting-edge and most comprehensive indoor event hub set to become the epitome of excellence within ASEAN. Boasting a […]

India has initiated formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, signalling a strategic shift in trade dynamics aimed at expanding commercial engagement beyond traditional markets. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced in New Delhi that talks with the five-member bloc—comprising Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan—will begin with negotiations unfolding in the capital this week. The move marks the culmination of the Terms of Reference signed by India and the EAEU in Moscow on 20 August 2025, which laid out an 18-month roadmap for an agreement in goods and potentially services and investment.

Officials from India’s commerce ministry, including Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, have held preparatory talks in Moscow with EAEU trade officials and representatives of Russian industry to review the roadmap and coordinate next steps. The discussions focused on reinforcing supply-chain resilience, regulatory predictability and balanced growth, with long-term ambitions including an objective to reach USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

India’s pivot towards the EAEU reflects a broader strategy to diversify export markets, particularly as trade relations with some Western economies become more uncertain amid shifting tariffs and sanctions regimes. The EAEU spans economies that collectively represent a significant regional market; access to these markets is expected to bolster opportunities for Indian exporters.

Key beneficiaries are expected to include micro, small and medium enterprises, agricultural producers such as farmers and fishermen, and sectors seeking broader market reach. The ToR signed in August emphasised support for these groups, intending to open new avenues for exporters who often face high barriers to entry in traditional trade corridors.

Analysts note that an India–EAEU FTA, if successfully concluded, could reshape trade flows for certain goods. Lower import duties and smoother customs regimes could make exports of textiles, agricultural produce, and processed goods more competitive. Simultaneously, Indian consumers and industries might gain access to competitively priced raw materials, machinery, and intermediate goods from EAEU nations, potentially easing input costs for domestic manufacturing.

Despite the promise, several challenges lie ahead. Disparate regulatory standards across EAEU countries, infrastructure bottlenecks, and logistical complexities could complicate the implementation of tariff liberalisation and non-tariff measures. Observers caution that negotiating consensus among five different economies will entail difficult compromises, especially on sensitive sectors such as agriculture or regulated commodities.

Luxury housing continues to dominate the residential real estate market across India’s major cities, with luxury and ultra-luxury segments driving a marked rise in overall transaction value even as unit sales taper. Data from a leading national consultancy shows that although the number of homes sold in the top seven cities dropped by 9 percent year-on-year in Q3 2025, the total value of transactions surged 14 percent. That divergence underscores how costlier, higher-end homes are reshaping demand dynamics.

Results from the period reveal average residential prices across these cities climbed by 9 percent to roughly ₹9,105 per square foot, compared with ₹8,390 per square foot a year earlier. Among the seven-city group, the region surrounding the national capital registered the steepest price rise at 24 percent, followed by the technology hub city which posted a 10 percent increase.

The shift towards premium properties appears structural rather than cyclical. In the financial year 2025, approximately 4.22 lakh residences were sold across the top cities, with aggregate sales value reaching ₹5.59 lakh crore. Developers and analysts foresee FY26 sales value climbing to around ₹6.65 lakh crore, representing nearly a 20 percent increase over the previous year — even if volume growth remains constrained.

Market segmentation by price reveals where the momentum lies. Homes priced in the luxury and ultra-luxury bracket accounted for the largest share of new supply in Q2 2025 at 27 percent, signalling a deliberate tilt by developers toward high-end inventory. This contrasts sharply with affordable housing, which is witnessing comparatively modest demand and shrinking market share.

Affordability pressures and shifting buyer preferences explain part of this trend. Slower demand for lower-cost units has pushed developers to prioritise mid-income to luxury segments, where margins remain attractive and buyers appear increasingly willing — and able — to pay a premium for space, amenities and perceived investment value.

Regional markets display distinct characteristics. The national capital region stands out for highest price gains, reflecting sustained demand from corporate professionals drawn to well-located urban residences. The technology-driven city registers steady growth, supported by IT professionals and expatriate buyers seeking quality housing. The metropolitan coastal region remains the nation’s most expensive housing market, with baseline prices significantly above the national average — a reflection of limited land availability, redevelopment activity and interest from non-resident buyers.

A vast pocket of superheated rock lying far beneath the Appalachian Mountains may trace its roots to the breakup of Greenland from North America approximately 80 million years ago and is now slowly drifting toward present-day New York. This subterranean mass — known as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly — spans roughly 350 kilometres and lies about 200 kilometres beneath the surface of New England. Researchers behind this […]

Banks and insurers across South Africa are being confronted with a shifting regulatory landscape as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the South African Reserve Bank, through its Prudential Authority, move to formalise oversight of artificial intelligence across the financial sector. Their inaugural report on the topic reveals a growing, though still tentative, embrace of AI — and flags significant risks around data governance, transparency, and systemic […]

Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding has taken a strategic equity stake in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, signalling its first foray into a high-end equestrian and real estate development project in the United States. The investment is slated to support the expansion of Wellington International showgrounds in Florida and underpin an ambitious ultra-luxury development that blends horse sport, upscale residences, hospitality and leisure amenities. The funding will go toward completing […]

GFH Partners, the real-estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group headquartered in Dubai, has secured a majority stake in Devmark Real Estate Brokers, a UAE-based consultancy specialising in real-estate development sales and marketing. The acquisition marks a strategic step by GFH to deepen its presence in the Gulf’s residential real-estate ecosystem. GFH did not reveal the financial terms or size of the stake acquired. Devmark, established in […]

Sunteck Realty Ltd has launched its international arm, Sunteck International, and formally entered the UAE real-estate market with the unveiling of a 2.5-acre land parcel in Downtown Dubai. The site is positioned within seconds walking distance of the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. The first development—a pair of ultra-luxury residential towers—is projected at AED 5 billion gross development value as the initial phase of a broader […]

YouTube Music has introduced an updated 2025 Recap that lets users interact with an AI chatbot to explore their listening habits. The refreshed experience unfolds in a story-style interface, opening with total listening time and “longest streak,” then highlighting top songs, favourite artists and playlists. This edition revamps standard recap metrics by adding interactive and globally aware features. Users can view a “Musical Passport” showing the countries […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the star game of the international video game developer MOONTON Games, will return for the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC), following a historic year in 2025! This year, MLBB cemented its place amongst the world’s top esports titles after it emerged as the most-watched game in EWC history. According to Esports Charts, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council are undergoing a shift as Islamic debt instruments embrace digital formats and new issuance technologies. Outstanding sukuk — Shariah-compliant bonds — in the GCC reached US$1.1 trillion by the end of the third quarter of 2025, marking a 12.7 percent rise over the prior year as debt-capital-market activity surged. Debt capital market issuances in the region saw […]

Market attention turned sharply towards World Liberty Financial as its WLFI token climbed more than 7% on the daily chart, supported by renewed momentum in a buyback programme that has drawn heightened interest from traders. The jump in value, which pushed volumes higher across multiple exchanges, underscored a shift in sentiment around the project after a period of steady consolidation in its price trajectory.

Traders noted that the upswing aligned with the recommencement of the token buyback scheme, which had been announced earlier in the year as part of the platform’s strategy to stabilise circulating supply and incentivise long-term holding. The renewed activity around the programme appeared to signal confidence within the project’s core team, with market participants interpreting the move as an effort to strengthen liquidity and reinforce the token’s market position during a phase of broader volatility in digital assets.

The project, positioned as a decentralised finance ecosystem offering yield products and cross-border payment tools, has been attempting to carve out a more distinct space in the congested DeFi landscape. Its token performance has shown periods of sharp movement in line with broader market swings, but the latest rise stood out due to the targeted intervention through the buyback initiative. Analysts tracking on-chain data confirmed a noticeable reduction in WLFI circulating supply over the past 48 hours, indicating execution of the buyback in measurable volumes.

A senior market analyst at a Dubai-based digital asset fund said the token’s rebound reflected “a coordinated liquidity strategy combined with renewed user engagement,” adding that sustained price support would depend on whether the buybacks continue at a stable pace. The analyst also pointed to the rising interest in tokens backed by structured DeFi models, noting that these projects have gained traction as traders search for instruments offering more predictable mechanics compared with purely speculative assets.

WLFI’s latest surge coincided with a broad improvement in sentiment across mid-cap digital tokens, though its gain exceeded the general market trend. Data aggregators showed that while major assets such as Bitcoin and Ether recorded modest upward moves, WLFI’s performance outpaced most alternative tokens in its category. The increase was accompanied by a measurable uptick in wallet activity, with new holders entering the market as trading forums circulated speculation about further buyback rounds.

Company representatives had earlier disclosed that the buyback programme was designed to respond dynamically to market conditions, enabling the project to reinforce token value during periods of instability. Blockchain analysts have noted that such mechanisms, if implemented with transparency and predictable parameters, can help sustain community confidence and mitigate sharp sell-offs. The WLFI team’s renewed engagement, including technical updates and communication around upcoming ecosystem features, also contributed to the current sentiment shift.

Industry observers said market participants were also watching regulatory signals closely, as global jurisdictions continue to refine frameworks for digital assets. A clearer regulatory environment, particularly in markets influential to token liquidity, has historically contributed to greater investor participation. WLFI’s activity in markets such as the UAE and Southeast Asia has expanded over the past year, aided by partnerships with payment service providers and liquidity networks aiming to widen adoption.

Developments in DeFi have shown that buyback-driven appreciation, while effective in the short term, typically requires sustained platform growth to maintain momentum. This has put attention on WLFI’s roadmap, which outlines the rollout of additional financial tools and integrations aimed at strengthening ecosystem utility. Market analysts said user adoption metrics over the next quarter would be critical in determining whether the token can retain the gains recorded following the buyback revival.

The broader digital asset market has been characterised by alternating periods of risk appetite and caution, shaped by shifting macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical developments. WLFI’s rise occurred during a phase where traders were displaying a stronger preference for tokens linked to structured platforms with defined use cases. This positioned WLFI favourably as its developers highlighted enhancements to yield mechanisms and expansion into multi-chain support, which could increase platform accessibility.

Trading desks reported that the token’s order books reflected thicker buy-side interest as the session progressed, suggesting that momentum-driven traders were reinforcing the upward movement. Price analysts, however, cautioned that tokens experiencing sudden appreciation following buybacks may face corrections if broader market sentiment turns or if programme intensity decreases. Despite this, WLFI’s advocates argue that the project’s tokenomics structure is engineered to provide periodic support without distorting long-term market behaviour.

As billion dollar private companies OpenAI and Stripe rapidly rise in prominence, venture capital has once again become a central topic of discussion in business and finance. That is why thought it would be timely to have a conversation with Alessio Vinassa, an entrepreneur, venture builder, thought leader, and philanthropist firmly entrenched in the venture capital space. Alessio speaks like a builder who has seen ideas become […]

STA. ROSA, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain APAC and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., today marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet. With its investment in 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers, DSSI is becoming one of the largest […]

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