Real-life Squid Game happened in Abu Dhabi
Netflix Squid Game, the popular K-drama led to a real-life murder-free squid game event that was held recently in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Startup News and Stories fostering insights into various sectors (Fintech, Edtech, Logistics, etc.) of MENA (Middle East & North Africa) – majorly Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, and Qatar among others.
Village Capital’s Sustainability MENA 2021 Accelerator selects 4 startups for investment
Four startups tackling some of the MENA region’s most pressing sustainability challenges were selected to each receive $20,000 in funding.
Brinc MENA announces a new cohort of game-changers
Brinc MENA has recently welcomed four new impact startups to the Brinc Family of Game Changers in partnership with Tamkeen.
Asaas launches Saudi real estate auction platform Mazad Aqari
Saudi Arabia's Asaas, a leading cloud solution for full-suite real estate management launches online real estate auction platform called Mazad Aqari.
5 winners announced for Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubation program in Bahrain
The SC Women In Tech Bahrain Program announces the 5 winning teams receiving $10,000 each and 3 months of incubation at Bahrain FinTech Bay.
Abu Dhabi Global Market new rules under the Data Protection Regulations 2021
The Abu Dhabi Global Market on July 25 2021, issued new rules under the DPR 2021 - to be implemented and enforced by the Commissioner of Data Protection of the ADGM.
Digital Banking Challenge launches to upskill Bahraini youth digital capabilities
The National Bank of Bahrain Digital Challenge in strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay will contribute in upskilling Bahraini youth digital capabilities
Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East
Startups Without Borders and SPARK have partnered to launch the EdTech Startup Competition - aimed at idea-stage and early-stage edtech startups.
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from GCC – excluding products made in free zones and Israel
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently amended rules on imports from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Bahrain-based fintech Rsquare Technologies wins ‘RegTech Innovation Challenge’ for CBB’s nation-wide fintech competition
Rsquare Technologies, a Bahrain based FinTech company has won the Central Bank of Bahrain’s SuperNova 2021 ‘RegTech Innovation Challenge
PLUS VC announces its first Summer Internship Program
Plus VC, (+VC) a Venture Capital firm which invests in early stage tech startups in MENA and its diaspora, is thrilled to announce its first Internship Program
Turkey’s Crypto Crackdown Leaves Investors Scrambling With Sky-High Inflation and Lira on the Brink
Turkey is throwing down the gauntlet on the cryptocurrency industry and has decided to assign money laundering and terror financing rules to the nascent market.