MBZUAI Research Team Scores Google Academic Research Award
A team from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has received the Google Academic Research award.
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U.S.-based TeaLeaf Scores $6 Mn Pre-Seed Funding through Dubai’s FasterCapital
United States-based startup TeaLeaf which offers a marketplace for buying and selling quality tea, has raised $6 million with support from Dubai-based FasterCapital.
Dubai’s BECO Capital Raises $20 Mn from Riyadh’s SVC
Dubai-based venture capital firm BECO Capital has today raised $20 million from Riyadh, Saudi Venture Capital (SVC).
Palestinian Ibtikar Fund Closes Second Fund at $25 Mn
Ramallah, Palestine-based Ibtikar Fund, last week closed its second fund 'Ibtikar Fund II' at $25 million - aims to invest in 25 innovative startups.
Abu Dhabi based EpiBone Scores Funding from Boston-based Kendall Capital Partners
Abu Dhabi, Hub71-based startup EpiBone, today successfully closed a convertible note funding round led by Boston-based Kendall Capital Partners.
Hub71, Abu Dhabi-based Greengage Joins Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration
Hub71 startup Greengage, a digital finance startup has today joined the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration.
Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst Leads $67.5 Mn Series-B Round for Saudi’s Fintech Lean Technologies
Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst, on Monday led a whopping $67.5 million Series-B round for the Riyadh-based fintech startup Lean Technologies.
Dubai’s Careem Pay Unveils Instant Money Transfers to Europe
Dubai-based Careem Pay is now offering international remittance service to European countries including Spain, Italy, France, Ireland, and Germany.
[Shots] Talabat Gearing Up for IPO in Dubai
Talabat, a leading food delivery startup in the Middle East, a subsidiary of German foodtech major Delivery Hero is gearing up for its IPO in Dubai
Shahrukh Khan and Aryan Khan Appear on L’Officiel Arabia Cover after the Launch of D’YAVOL in Dubai
Aryan Khan and his father, Shah Rukh Khan have made an appealing appearance on the cover of L'Officiel Arabia - showcasing their brand D'YAVOL's latest collection.
Dubai Siblings Offer JioHotstar Domain to Reliance at No Cost
Dubai-based young philanthropists Jainam and Jivika, have made a generous offer regarding the domain JioHotstar.com, now under their ownership.
Dubai’s DP World to Acquire Australia’s Silk Logistcs for $115 Mn
Dubai's DP World has announced its plan to acquire Australia's Silk Logistics Holdings, a freight and logistics service provider for $114.9 million.