Careem’s GM for Levant, Sabri Hakim joins Jordan’s edtech platform Abwaab
Jordan's Abwaab today announced that Sabri Hakim, former general manager at Careem for Levant, has joined Abwaab as the Co-founder & CEO
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DIFC Academy and LexisNexis MENA to launch two new technology initiatives
The DIFC Academy and LexisNexis MENA are strengthening their strategic partnership with two new initiatives
Buzzy247 – UAE’s e-commerce ecosystem to launch B2B & B2C marketplace for SMEs in Dubai
Buzzy247, omnichannel e-commerce marketplace that connects existing local merchants and customers, is set to officially launch in August
Denarii Cash signs strategic partnerships in 11 countries to offer digital money transfer services
Dubai's Denarii Cash, a mobile money transfer app for expatriates in the UAE, has recently announced strategic partnerships 11 countries.
Lebanon’s Lemonade Fashion closes a pre-seed funding round
Lemonade Fashion, an online marketplace for made-to-order designers apparel, received pre-seed investment from Draper University Ventures in San Francisco.
Saudi’s Hazen.ai launches AI-powered software to improve road safety
Hazen.ai, a Saudi Arabia-based startup last week announced the launch of its AI-powered software that aims to improve road safety.
Iraq’s Lezzoo raises 7-figure seed funding
Iraq's Lezzoo, a delivery & e-payment platform last week raised 7-figure seed funding from Northern Gulf Partners and Pay It Forward Venture Capital.
PayBy partners with LuLu to provide contactless & secure payment options
UAE's PayBy has reportedly partnered with LuLu Group, and launched contactless payment options across LuLu's 60 hypermarkets and stores in the UAE.
SEAF announces ASMA Invest, a new investor to support startups and innovation in Morocco
SEAF Morocco Growth Fund (SMGF) welcomes ASMA Invest as a new investor to support innovation and startups across Morocco.
FineDine – Turkey’s restaurant management platform raises $600K funding
Istanbul, Turkey-based FineDine, an AI-driven online ordering and restaurant management platform, has raised $600,000 in a Pre-Series A round
Startupbootcamp brings headquarters to Dubai International Financial Centre
Startupbootcamp, one of the world’s most active global industry-focused startup accelerators and investor, has established headquarters in DIFC.
tabby & Souqalmal.com offer ‘ZERO Fee Monthly Plan’ for insurance in the UAE
Souqalmal dials up its COVID-19 relief efforts - Becomes the first comparison site in the country to offer free-of-charge monthly payment plan