
Ripple chooses Dubai International Financial Centre for Regional Headquarters
DIFC, on Saturday, announced that Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, has established its regional headquarters in the Centre.

DIFC, on Saturday, announced that Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, has established its regional headquarters in the Centre.

Dubai-based re-commerce startup Cartlow, on Monday raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A round from Arzan Ventures, Vision Ventures, and others.

Delaware-based SaaS startup OTO, on Monday announced that the company has expanded its operations to six geographies in the MENA region
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Dineout has merged 'Dineout Plus' with Gourmet Passport to offer unmatched value to diners with incredible offers.

TIER, the leading European micro-mobility provider hailing from Berlin has launched its first fleet of industry-leading e-scooters in Dubai

Gurugram, Haryana-based BASIC Home Loan, on Monday raised a $500,000 in a seed funding round from Picus Capital, Germany.
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Bengaluru-based Jumbotail, a B2B e-commerce startup that offers food and grocery items to retailers, on Saturday raised $10.5 million.

Mumbai, Maharashtra-based fintech startup CredAbale on Saturday raised INR 18.14 crore (around $2.5 million) from a group of angel investors.

Maharashtra government has initiated talks with Tesla to push electric mobility in the state, said Aaditya Thackeray.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has welcomed the first batch of Emirati students from the Young Economist Programme.