Saudi Arabia’s PIF and UAE’s ADIA might invest further in Jio Platforms
Reliance is presumed to sell more stakes to Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia based and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
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Delivery Hero acquires Dubai’s InstaShop for $360M
Dubai's online grocery shopping marketplace InstaShop today announced that the company has been acquired by Delivery Hero
Bond Pet Foods develops world’s first animal-free chicken protein for pet food
Boulder-based Bond Pet Foods today announced the creation of the world’s first animal-free, cultured chicken meat protein for pet food applications
CTM360 launches ‘Threat Manager’ mobile app to tackle cyber threats
CTM360, a Bahrain-based cybersecurity firm specializing in digital risk protection, today launched its latest mobile app 'The Threat Manager'
UAE’s Opaala smart service platform witnesses revenue spikes with partner F&B Outlets
Here's how Dubai's hospitality-tech startup Opaala is answering to the challenges faced by the hotels and food & beverage venues across UAE.
Lebanon’s edtech startup Geek Express bags $520K
Lebanon and UAE-based edtech startup, Geek Express has secured $520K in a Pre-Series-A round from National Talents, IM Capital, DHV Partners
Qatar’s Cwallet secures over $500K to facilitate banking via Blockchain
Qatar's cwallet is a fintech startup with the first and only mobile application to facilitate banking via blockchain technology.
LEAP 2021 – Saudi Arabia’s new global tech event to put kingdom among world’s top tech nations
LEAP, a landmark tech event that supports Saudi's Vision 2030 for a knowledge-based economy, is projected to be held from 1 - 3 February 2021
Sigma Fit – Egyptian fitness startup creates protective gear for medical staff fighting coronavirus
Sigma Fit, an Egyptian fitness startup had earned international acclaim in January at the world’s largest consumer products show in Las Vegas
Whyise – Jordan’s impact-analytics startup raises seed funding
Jordan-based Whyise, an AI-powered impact analytics startup has recently raised seed investment from Ahli Fintech.
Egypt’s Makwa raises six-figure seed funding
Makwa, Cairo-based laundry startup earlier this week announced that it has raised a six-figure seed investment from an angel investor.
Sehteq – UAE’s health insurance startup scoops $20M from 971 Capital
Dubai-based Sehteq, a health insurance startup has recently raised $20 million from 971 Capital to build its reinsurance vertical.