YES Bank moratorium – crisis, impact on UPI transactions & startups
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday (5 March) imposed a moratorium on YES Bank capping the withdrawal limit to INR 50,000 per depositor till 3 April.
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.
[Big News] Supreme Court of India lifts cryptocurrency ban
The Supreme Court of India yesterday (4 March 2020) revoked the ban imposed by the RBI that restrains banks to permit cryptocurrency related payments...
[Breaking] Biogreen with TATA Motors develops world’s first biodegradable & compostable bubble wrap
Biogreen today told LAFFAZ that it has successfully developed world's first biodegradable & compostable bubble wrap in association with TATA Motors.
JA Hotels & Resorts appoints Simarna Singh as the sustainability consultant
Dubai's hospitality group JA Hotels & Resorts on Monday (2 March) announced that it has appointed Simarna Singh as the sustainability consultant.
Waymo – Alphabet’s driving technology company scoops $2.25 Bn from Mubadala & others
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company by Google's parent Alphabet on Monday made the announcement of its latest funding of $2.25 billion
[Exclusive] temtem – Algeria’s major in mobility partners with Karos to launch carpooling in North Africa
temtem, a major mobility player in Algeria told LAFFAZ today that it has partnered with Karos, a French leader in home-to-work carpooling.
OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal earns the title of ‘Youngest SELF-MADE Billionaire’ after Kylie Jenner
India's hospitality behemoth OYO joined the unicorn club in 2018 and now its CEO Ritesh Agarwal has scooped the title of 'Youngest Self-Made Billionaire'
Watchlist: 30 Headlines from 2019 that seal India-MENA relations
Headlines related to partnerships, funding deals, startup accelerators, incubators and more that happened between India and MENA countries in 2019.
Top 40 inspirational startup movies for entrepreneurs & founders
Here's to the extensive list of inspirational and motivational movies for entrepreneurs which touch the realm of their hustle and consistency.
Genius Corner – Noida-based edtech startup raises $250K from Singapore-based angel investors
The Noida, India-based edtech startup Genius Corner announced today that it has raised $250K funding from a few Singapore-based angel investors
2019, a record year for Saudi startup ecosystem with 71 deals raising $67M VC funding
2019 is a record year for the Saudi startup ecosystem with a total of 71 investment deals raising over $67 million.
SellAnyCar raises $35 Mn funding to expand to KSA
The UAE-based SellAnyCar.com yesterday raised $35 million from Sanabil Investments, Gulf investment Corporation (GIC), and Olayan Financing Company.