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
Mohammed Haseeb
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of LAFFAZ Media, Mohammed Haseeb is a business journalist and digital strategist covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech ecosystems across India, MENA, and global markets. He holds a PGDM in Marketing from IMT Ghaziabad. His reporting highlights founder journeys, startup growth, and ecosystem developments.
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.
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.
[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.