Egypt’s new platform ‘Minly’ launches to connect celebs with fans
Startup news: Egypt-based Minly launches to connect stars with fans - enabling fans to book shoutouts from their favourite celebs seamlessly.
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Jordanian ‘Boxeh’ launches as a ‘recipe-in-a-box’ startup
Launched by Sahar Abu Gharbieh in Jordan, Boxeh is a 'recipe-in-a-box' concept that delivers homemade meals to houses.
Egypt’s Fatura announces expansion to 10 governorates to reach over 10,000 retailers
Egypt-based B2B digital marketplace Fatura, on Monday, announced that the company has expanded across the 10 governorates of Egypt in a move to reach over 10,000 retailers.
Egypt-based edtech startup MARJ3 secures seed funding from Expert DOJO
Cairo, Egypt-based MARJ3, an edtech startup, on Wednesday, 14 October 2020, raised an undisclosed sum in a seed funding round, led by California-based Expert DOJO.
DIFC becomes region’s first fully accredited member of Global Privacy Assembly
Dubai International Financial Centre has announced that the Centre is now a fully accredited member of the Global Privacy Assembly.
Saudi Arabia’s B2B platform Retailo raises $2.3M Pre-Seed funding
Saudi Arabia's Retailo, on Monday, 12 October 2020 raised $2.3 million in a pre-Seed funding round from Shorooq Partners.
Hub71 and Bpifrance join forces to unlock funding opportunities for startups
Abu Dhabi's Hub71, on Monday, 12 October 2020, announced a strategic partnership with French investment bank, Bpifrance
Veteran investors Hasan Haider and Sharif El-Badawi launch +VC
Plus Venture Capital (+VC) has launched of its operations and its $60m debut fund focused on investing in early-stage tech startups in MENA.
DIFC partners with PwC Middle East to address data privacy compliance
PwC Middle East has launched an innovative online solution to help organisations comply with the recently announced DIFC Data Protection Law.
Dubai’s Sweetheart Kitchen raises $17.7 Mn Series-C funding
Dubai, UAE-based Sweetheart Kitchen, a multi-brand, delivery-only company, announced a $17.7M Series C funding.
MEED-GlobalData launches MENA PPP Virtual Think Tank
The virtual summit hosted by MEED-GlobalData will bring together industry experts to discuss Public Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks.
Egypt’s fintech startup NowPay secures $2.1 Mn Seed funding
Cairo-based Fintech startup NowPay, on Sunday, 11 October 2020, told LAFFAZ that the company has raised a $2.1 million seed funding.