Author: Princess K
The ADGM Academy Research Centre’s inaugural webinar in collaboration with Fintech Tuesdays, “AI and Payments Security,” held on April 16, 2025, brought together global experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming fraud prevention and digital trust in the payments sector. This article highlights the panellist’s discussion on the dual nature of AI as both a powerful defense tool and a potential weapon for cybercriminals, emphasising the urgent need for real-time data analysis, behavioural biometrics, and cross-functional collaboration. Key themes included securing the AI model lifecycle, strengthening governance, promoting education, and fostering industry-wide cooperation to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. The session marked…
Moderated by Rauda Al Dhaheri, Head of Research and Development at the ADGMA Research Centre, the panel brought together cybersecurity leaders from across the globe to examine how Centres of Excellence are redefining cyber resilience through strategic collaboration, advanced research and talent development. The panel explored how to strengthen global cybersecurity by fostering public-private collaboration, integrating emerging technologies and bridging the gap between research and policy. “Cybersecurity is no longer just a national priority—it is a global imperative. At the ADGMA Research Centre, we are proud to convene and collaborate with world-leading Centres of Excellence to drive innovation that transcends…
Abu Dhabi-based proptech startup eVoost AI has secured seed funding from Qora71, marking the syndicate’s first lead investment, according to announcements on LinkedIn. Founded in 2024 by Cristian Pastrana, eVoost AI leverages emotional profiling and behavioral segmentation to deliver personalized property recommendations and real-time analytics through AI-powered virtual agents for real estate buyers. The new funding will support the global expansion of eVoost’s AI-first real estate sales infrastructure. As for Qora71, while the investment amount remains undisclosed, the firm will now back eVoost through its network of 114 angel investors, helping the startup secure additional projects, according to Qora71 founder…