HH Sheikh Mohammed suggests upgrading UAE universities into free zones
The prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed had suggested upgrading the UAE universities into creative free zones.
Mohammed Haseeb
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of LAFFAZ Media, Mohammed Haseeb is a self-taught business journalist and digital strategist covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech ecosystems across India, MENA, and global markets. His reporting highlights founder journeys, startup growth, and ecosystem developments, delivering actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.
Google removes Paytm app from Google Play Store due to policy violation
Google on Friday (18 September 2020) has reportedly removed the popular payments and e-wallet app Paytm from Google Play Store.
Groww – Bengaluru’s wealth management platform raises $30 Mn funding
Bengaluru-based wealth management platform, Groww has raised $30 million from Y Combinator’s growth stage fund, YC Continuity, and more.
Tech company Elevatus reaches record number of clients & triple revenues amid COVID-19
Elevatus, a tech provider for an automated decision-making process, paved the way for businesses to re-boost their growth
Exclusive Interview: Dr. Tausif Malik on how Halal Investment is gaining momentum in the startup ecosystem
Here's to our conversation with Dr. Tausif, the founder of Halal Angels Network - enlightening us on the potential of Halal angel investment.
Cinema vs OTT – Will OTT be able to replace theatres Post-COVID?
During COVID-19, people have started believing that the traditional cinema has witnessed its end and the post-COVID era is all OTT and SVOD
Paytm Mall faces data breach by ‘John Wick’ – denies reports
The e-commerce arm of India's fintech giant Paytm, Paytm Mall is denying reports claiming its data breach by a known hacker 'John Wick'
T-Series sues Roposo for copyright infringement
Roposo, a TikTok-like short video platform is facing a tussle with India's music and film production major T-Series for copyright violation.
UAE-Israel peace agreement – Israeli startup ecosystem eyes capital influx
Considering the UAE-Israel peace agreement, thoughts around capital infusion from the UAE in Israel's Silicon Wadi have got elevated.
Delivery Hero acquires Dubai’s InstaShop for $360M
Dubai's online grocery shopping marketplace InstaShop today announced that the company has been acquired by Delivery Hero
LAFFAZ to host ‘THE FUTURE OF FINTECH IN MENA’ with Microsoft for Startups MEA and Andra PR
The event will discuss crucial topics centred on the emergence and acceleration of the Fintech space in the MENA region.
Eizeasta – UAE’s IoT-based proptech startup offering safety and solving daily life problems
Eizeasta is a UAE-based startup working to solve daily life pains and offering safety through its gas/smoke detector alarm 'Ghasmo'