Bookr, SaaS-enabled personal care marketplace raises bridge round from Plus VC
Bookr, MENA's leading cloud-based SaaS-enabled personal care marketplace has recently raised an undisclosed bridge round from Plus VC.
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PayTabs Group partners with Nearpay to offer users an elevated Soft POS payment experience
PayTabs Group, MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced it had partnered with Nearpay.
Indian healthcare tycoon in UAE announces 50 free heart surgeries for unprivileged children
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, the son-in-law of Yusuffali a prominent entrepreneur in the healthcare sector in the UAE, announces a philanthropic initiative to undertake 50 life-saving heart surgeries for children.
Saudi’s Thmanyah Transforms into a Media-Tech Powerhouse to Pioneer a New Era for Arabic Content
Thmanyah marks 2024 with the launch of a whole new technology-powered business, charting a course to revolutionize the landscape of online content creation.
Ronaldo buys a mansion in Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai
Cristiano Ronaldo currently captains both Al Nassr and Saudi Pro League football clubs has purchased a mansion in Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai.
Bahrain FinTech Bay Reveals 2024 Strategy for Innovation and Growth
Following its acquisition by the BENEFIT Company in September, BFB is set to further transform the fintech landscape in Bahrain and the broader region.
Spare raises $3 Mn Investment to lead Open Banking Innovation in the Middle East
Spare, a Bahrain-based pioneering open banking services provider, recently announced the close of a $3 million funding round led by Vision Ventures
PepsiCo, SABIC and partners launch the Mega Green Accelerator, powered by AstroLabs
On the heels of the first week of COP28, PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs and their strategic partners have announced the launch of the Mega Green Accelerator
CFIUS forces Aramco to exit from Sam Altman-backed AI chip maker Rain Neuromorphics
Biden administration has forced the Saudi Aramco to disinvest from the Silicon Valley-based AI chip startup Rain Neuromorphics backed by Sam Altman.
PayTabs unveils its expansion into card issuance
PayTabs Group, MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the launch of PayTabs Issuance – secure prepaid card issuing solutions.
Majority of Arab youth say social media addiction is leading to decline in mental well-being
Findings from the survey’s sixth emerging theme, 'My Lifestyle' launched on World Mental Health Day at a special event organised in partnership with blinx.
Bahrain FinTech Bay and The Family Office Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation in Digital Wealth Management Solutions
BFB will leverage its extensive expertise in digital innovation to collaborate closely with The Family Office to enhance its existing digital products.