MENA startups raised $277 Mn in Q1 2020 – Top funding deals
MENA-based startups raised $277 million VC funding in the first quarter of 2020. Top funding deals came for Kitopi, Vezeeta, SellAnyCar, Nana, iMile & Okadoc
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.
Talabat and Kitopi join forces to distribute 20,000 meals to communities impacted by COVID-19 in Dubai
Middle East's largest food and grocery platform Talabat, and Kitopi, Dubai's leading cloud kitchen platform distributing over 20,000 meals amid COVID-19
[Exclusive] Dubai’s new e-commerce startup Adasat.com is mastering its potential amid COVID-19
The 6-month old e-commerce startup Adasat.com from the 'Silicon Valley of the Middle East' Dubai told LAFFAZ that it has surpassed its expectations.
Dubai Startup Hub and DTEC select 30 Emirati entrepreneurs for the Emirati Development Programme
Dubai Startup Hub and Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (DTEC) selects 30 Emirati entrepreneurs for Emirati Development Programme Training & Mentorship Academy
Singapore’s MatchMove acquires stake in e-commerce solutions provider Shopmatic
Matchmove, a Singapore-based fintech firm yesterday signed an agreement to acquire a stake in the global e-commerce solutions platform Shopmatic
Starzly – Dubai’s entertainment startup letting people book personalised experiences from superstars
Starzly is an innovative platform offering people with a quick and flexible avenue to book personalised experiences from their favourite people including celebrities
2019 Year in Review – MENA Startup Ecosystem stood at $704 Mn VC funding
The MENA startup ecosystem attracted a total venture capital of $704 million across 564 startups where UAE, Egypt and KSA topped the list.
Exclusive Interview: Kelly Lundberg on how she made fortune as a Celebrity Stylist & Business Mentor
A week after the International Women's Day 2020, a representative of LAFFAZ met Kelly Lundberg in Dubai to talk about her career and entrepreneurial journey.
Abwaab – Jordanian edtech startup raises $2.4 Mn pre-seed funding
Jordan-based Abwaab, an edtech startup has reportedly raised $2.4 million in a Pre-Seed round led by Adam Tech Ventures with Endure Capital, Equitrust and more
UAE amid COVID-19 outbreak & measures taken by the Government
The first case of Coronavirus or COVID-19 was identified on January 29. MoHAP on March 11 announced a total of 85 Coronavirus cases in UAE.
How the Dubai-based insurtech ‘BuyAnyInsurance.com’ is making insurance buying a piece of cake
Dubai, UAE-based BuyAnyInsurance.com capitalises helps users compare various insurance options and make informed buying decisions effortlessly.
35 Most Influential Women Entrepreneurs of MENA – 2020
Here's to the list of most influential women entrepreneurs of the Middle East and North Africa - creating a consistent impact for the business fraternity.