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Venture capitalists Ross Fubini (XYZ Ventures) and Leslie Feinzaig (Graham & Walker Ventures) pull back the curtain on how VCs build their own go-to-market strategies — not just how they evaluate startups, but also how they win over LPs and founders alike. In this episode of Build Mode, they share hard-won lessons from raising their first funds and how that experience allows them to empathize with founders. They discuss why “founder-market fit” applies to VCs too, how authentic thought leadership beats manufactured content, and why the best investor relationships start years before you need the money. Plus, the importance of…

Retro, a friend-focused, photo-sharing app with roughly a million users, is adding a new feature that lets you time-travel through your old photo memories from your phone’s Camera Roll. While the app today offers a way to share photos of what’s happening during your week with a private group of friends, or create shared albums, this latest addition, dubbed “Rewind,” is private to you — unless you choose to share the photos with others. Retro’s co-founder, Nathan Sharp, explains that the idea for Rewind was inspired by a feature the app already offered and was proving popular. Today, at the…

Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE has confirmed that the New Year holiday for federal government employees will fall on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Read more-Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe According to a WAM report, Friday, January 2, 2026, will shift to remote work for all federal staff, except those whose roles require on-site duties. The authority extended its congratulations to the UAE’s leadership, government, citizens, and residents, offering wishes of continued health, stability, and wellbeing. Source link

Image: Getty Images OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5.2, the latest iteration in its flagship generative AI suite, designed to deliver deeper reasoning, enhanced productivity, and more trustworthy outputs for business and professional use. The rollout, which began on December 11, targets paid subscribers and enterprise developers, giving organisations access to upgraded capabilities that are purpose-built for complex workflows, data-intensive tasks, and multi-step decision support. Strategic timing in a competitive AI landscape GPT-5.2 arrives just weeks after GPT-5.1 and concurrently with rival announcements such as Google’s latest AI research agent, underscoring a broader “AI arms race” among leading technology companies.…

Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for all private-sector workers in the UAE to mark the New Year. The ministry’s statement follows a circular issued in line with the cabinet’s approved list of public and private-sector holidays. Jan 1 holiday for federal sector and Jan 2 will see remote working kick in The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has also confirmed that federal employees will observe the New Year holiday on Thursday, January 1, 2026, a WAM report shared.…

Image credit: Dubai Media Office (Picture used for illustrative purposes) Parkin Company, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has signed a landmark five-year agreement with DAMAC Properties, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate developers renowned for its iconic residential communities. The partnership forms a key pillar of Parkin’s strategy to broaden its presence in the developer parking segment. Designed to ease traffic flow, enhance customer experience and optimise the utilisation of approximately 3,600 parking spaces across DAMAC’s prime developments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient…

Image: Supplied Huawei has expanded its global device portfolio with the launch of four new flagship products unveiled at its “Unfold the Moment” event — the HUAWEI Mate X7, HUAWEI FreeClip 2, HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN, and HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S. The lineup reflects the company’s continued push into premium foldables, next-generation audio, luxury wearables, and creator-focused tablets. Zhu Ping, President of Marketing and Sales Services at Huawei Consumer Business Group, said the company remains committed to bringing “warmth” to technology. “By understanding and responding to users’ real needs, we aim to help the world’s consumers use technology to unfold…

Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot public Robotaxi service available starting today on the Uber app, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s push toward autonomous mobility. The initiative, delivered in collaboration with autonomous driving technology provider WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), aligns with Dubai’s wider Self-Driving Transport Strategy, which envisions a substantial shift toward autonomous mobility by 2030. According to Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency, the new WeRide Robotaxi vehicles booked through the Uber app will initially be available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah,…

Image: Supplied Digital payments have transitioned from a matter of convenience to becoming essential public infrastructure. This shift is underscored by the continued decline in cash usage, which is projected to account for just 46 per cent of worldwide payments in 2025, down from 50 per cent in 2023. A significant trend is the rise of account-to-account (A2A) transactions, which are becoming mainstream primarily through digital wallets and payment applications in case of India, representing around 30 per cent of global point-of-sale payments. A decade ago, the question was how to digitise transactions. Today, the priorities are consistency, ease of…

Image: Supplied Bitcoin’s value comes from how limited it is. There will only ever be 21 million coins, and almost 20 million have already been created. As this number edges closer to the limit, the world’s leading digital asset is moving into a new chapter, one shaped by true scarcity. Big investors are taking millions of Bitcoins out of circulation, while millions more are sitting unused or have been lost over time. This growing shortage could turn out to be one of the most important supply squeezes in Bitcoin’s history, shaping the future of the network. A supply squeeze happens…