Kitab Sawti announces partnership with Careem KSA
Founded in 2016 by Sebastian Bond and Anton Pollak, Kitab Sawti is a Dubai-based Arabic audio content production and distribution platform
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Noon Academy – Saudi’s edtech platform raised $13 Mn funding
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based edtech startup Noon Academy today announced that the company has raised $13 million in a Pre-Series B round
ADIO invests in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund to elevate access to funding for startups in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Offic (ADIO) has invested in Shorooq Partners' Bedaya Fund in a move to create funding opportunities for Abu Dhabi-based startups.
Careem invests $50 Mn in its new Super App as a part of COVID-19 revival plans
Dubai, UAE-based ride-hailing unicorn Careem has reportedly launched its Super App across 13 markets and invested $50 million in the same.
UAE’s Al Tayer Group shuts down its e-tailer Nisnass
UAE-based Al Tayer Group has recently announced that its e-tailer Nisnass will close down its operations from July 16.
These Dubai-based gyms announce shutdown due to COVID-19
five Dubai-based gyms and fitness centres have permanently closed operations as COVID-19 including CrossFit GoldBox Dubai, Flywheel Dubai, Cult.Fit...
Tata Asset Management establishes a regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre
DIFC, leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed Tata Asset Management Limited to the Centre.
Rizek – Abu Dhabi’s service marketplace raises $3.5 Mn funding
Rizek, Abu Dhabi-based service marketplace yesterday announced that the company has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round
Ajar – Kuwait’s proptech startup scoops $7.5 Mn funding
Kuwait's proptech startup Ajar closed its Pre-Series A round with participation from SBX Capital, 500 Startups, and Seed Partner.
Tabby – UAE’s first ‘Buy-Now Pay-Later’ solution scoops $7 Mn funding
UAE-based fintech startup Tabby that offers a unique avenue of 'Buy Now - Pay Later' today announced that the company has raised $7 million funding
200% increase in business cutting innovation spend during COVID-19
Research by innovation firm Rainmaking shows that businesses predicted 2020 revenues have fallen by almost half in just a month
Dubai International Financial Centre Companies to benefit from Master Employee Health Insurance Policy
DIFC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EC3 Brokers to implement a Group Health Insurance Master Policy.