LEAP 2021 – Saudi Arabia’s new global tech event to put kingdom among world’s top tech nations
LEAP, a landmark tech event that supports Saudi's Vision 2030 for a knowledge-based economy, is projected to be held from 1 - 3 February 2021
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Sigma Fit – Egyptian fitness startup creates protective gear for medical staff fighting coronavirus
Sigma Fit, an Egyptian fitness startup had earned international acclaim in January at the world’s largest consumer products show in Las Vegas
Whyise – Jordan’s impact-analytics startup raises seed funding
Jordan-based Whyise, an AI-powered impact analytics startup has recently raised seed investment from Ahli Fintech.
Egypt’s Makwa raises six-figure seed funding
Makwa, Cairo-based laundry startup earlier this week announced that it has raised a six-figure seed investment from an angel investor.
Sehteq – UAE’s health insurance startup scoops $20M from 971 Capital
Dubai-based Sehteq, a health insurance startup has recently raised $20 million from 971 Capital to build its reinsurance vertical.
Bahraini startup CTM360 has been named among top 100 cybersecurity startups for 2020
Cyber Defence Magazine (CDM) Awards last week named Bahrain-based CTM360 among the top 100 cybersecurity startups for 2020.
Egypt’s Paymob raises $3.5M from Global Ventures and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO
Cairo, Egypt-based fintech startup Paymob last week raised $3.5 million from Global Ventures and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO
Axis Securities introduces Global Investing for Indian investors
Axis Securities has announced Global Investing - a smart solution for Indian retail investors to add the best of US stocks to their portfolio.
UAE’s Workfam has been rewarded ‘Esteemed UAE Startup Unicorn 2020’ by the Startup Network
UAE's newly-launched HR tech startup, Workfam, has been awarded the highly esteemed 'UAE Startup Unicorn' by The Startup Network this month.
Open Banking is gaining momentum in Bahrain and the wider MENA region
The Open Banking revolution in MENA has been kickstarted by the Central Bank of Bahrain, making it the first in the Middle East
DIFC launches new Innovation License to boost creativity and entrepreneurship
The new Innovation License by DIFC will attract new types of businesses to the Centre and is a key initiative for the Dubai Future District.
Halal Angels Network partners with Halal Board India & Halal Laboratories
Halal Angels Network is among the first ones to penetrate the $5 trillion Halal consumer market and has teamed up with Halal Board India & Halal Laboratories