Palestinian Ibtikar Fund Closes Second Fund at $25 Mn
Ramallah, Palestine-based Ibtikar Fund, last week closed its second fund 'Ibtikar Fund II' at $25 million - aims to invest in 25 innovative startups.
Asiya Nayab
Asiya Nayab is Senior Editor at LAFFAZ, covering startups, technology, and business developments across India and MENA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delhi. Her reporting spans funding rounds, emerging companies, employment trends, and women-led startups, with a particular eye for ventures that deserve wider attention. She also oversees editorial quality across the newsroom.
Abu Dhabi based EpiBone Scores Funding from Boston-based Kendall Capital Partners
Abu Dhabi, Hub71-based startup EpiBone, today successfully closed a convertible note funding round led by Boston-based Kendall Capital Partners.
Hub71, Abu Dhabi-based Greengage Joins Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration
Hub71 startup Greengage, a digital finance startup has today joined the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration.
Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst Leads $67.5 Mn Series-B Round for Saudi’s Fintech Lean Technologies
Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst, on Monday led a whopping $67.5 million Series-B round for the Riyadh-based fintech startup Lean Technologies.
[Shots] Talabat Gearing Up for IPO in Dubai
Talabat, a leading food delivery startup in the Middle East, a subsidiary of German foodtech major Delivery Hero is gearing up for its IPO in Dubai
Hollywood Actress and Filmmaker Olivia Wilde Launches Venture Capital Firm
American actress, director, and producer Olivia Wilde has been recently making headlines for the launch of her venture capital firm 'Proximity Ventures'.
Sydney’s iion and Dubai’s NEO Technology Launch World-First Roblox Experience for Chupa Chups
Sydney-based iion and Dubai-based NEO Technology have jointly launched a global-first marketing campaign for the Spanish confectionary brand Chupa Chups.
Huda Kattan Teams Up with The Luxury Closet to Sell Her Wardrobe for Charity Fundraising
Dubai's beauty mogul Huda Kattan is selling her luxury stuff on The Luxury Closet for charity fundraising to be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières, U.S.
NYC-based Insider Raises $500 Mn in Series-E Round Led by General Atlantic
New York City-based Insider, an AI-native omnichannel experience and customer engagement platform, on Friday raised $500 million in Series-E funding round led by General Atlantic.
Using Surveillance Technology Effectively: Heat Mapping for Retail Analytics
When you walk into a retail store, you might not notice it, but there’s often a powerful tool working behind the scenes: heat mapping technology. This innovative solution is changing the game for retailers, helping them understand customer behavior in…
Why Every Agency Needs Home Care Software Solutions to Thrive in the Modern Market
For agencies relying on manual workflows and siloed systems, managing day-to-day operations and delivering quality care can feel overwhelming.
How to secure a Gold Loan Minimum Interest Rate while Applying for Online Gold Loans?
Gold loans have long been a popular borrowing option, especially for individuals looking for quick access to funds without selling their assets.