Dubai Soars to Number Eight Amongst Global Financial Powerhouses
Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest-ever ranking.
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Twitter Closes the Account of Former Saudi Court Adviser
Twitter has reportedly suspended the account of former Saudi royal court adviser Saud al-Qahtani who is suspected of involved in Jamal Khashoggi's murder...
Halan – Egyptian Logistics Startup all set to expand to Ethiopia
Egyptian logistics start-up Halan that uses two and three-wheeled vehicles to offer rides and goods, will begin operating in Ethiopia by the end of 2019.
Zain Partners with Microsoft to Fuel SMEs & Entrepreneurship
Zain Group on Thursday announced a partnership with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation among its SME customers...
Dubai Cultiv8 Invests in New York-based Wahed in a Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Dubai Cultiv8, a subsidiary of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SME on Wednesday announced a multi-million dollar investment in Wahed Invest.
Abu Dhabi-based Agritech Startup Pure Harvest Raises $1.75M
Pure Harvest Smart Farms, an Abu Dhabi-based agritech business that produces fruits and vegetables in a desert outside Abu Dhabi.
DIFC builds Strong Ties with European Financial Centres to Make Dubai a Leading Global Hub
DIFC conducted a successful roadshow to key financial centres including UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, led by H.E. Essa Kazim and Arif Amiri.
Google Launches YouTube Music in MENA
The service is available on both Android and iOS devices; subscriptions start at Dh19.99 per month.
DIFC receives ‘Best Financial Innovation Lab’ award by Global Finance
The award highlights DIFC's sustained efforts to transform the region’s FinTech ecosystem and drive sustainable economic growth.
Indian billionaire businessman Divyank Turakhia meets the Ruler of Dubai
Divyank Turakhia, the former founder & CEO of Dubai-based ad-tech Media.net met the ruler of Dubai, also the Vice President of UAE HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Maktoum
HAYVN Launches Capital Raise to Drive Next Phase of Growth
HAYVN, the global digital currencies platform, is raising up to $5m to fuel the next stage of the company’s growth...
Wikipedia Went Offline after Falling Prey to a DDOS Attack
The company made the announcement of the attack via its official Twitter handle on Friday noon as...