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.
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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.
PAYFORT launched #StartUpStayUp initiative to support startups in the UAE, Egypt & KSA
PAYFORT, an online payment gateway by Amazon earlier today announced the launch of its #StartUpStayUp initiative that aims to support
Dubai’s EMPG unveils details of its merger with OLX Group
EMPG unveiled deeper details of the merger. Both Dubizzle and Bayut will be operated by EMPG. Global presence for EMPG other than the UAE includes Zameen...
Denarii Cash and GCash join forces to help OFWs send money to their families without transactional charges
Philippines-based company GCash has recently announced a partnership with UAE's Denarii Cash to provide Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) the ability
Japan-Bound European & MENA startups navigate COVID-19
Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka have opened their applications for their second cycle, working to tackle the new challenges the world faces in its needs for...
Interact Labs – Egyptian hardware startup secures funding commitment of $60K via The Nest
Egypt-based Interact Labs received a commitment of around $60K from participating angels in the fourth episode of Jimmy Chu's The Nest.
500 Startups and Misk Innovation Host first Digital Demo Day
Batch 3 Startups from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Egypt connect with investors online and forge valuable connections to scale to the next level
Rsquare Technologies celebrates 10 years of innovation in Bahrain
Bahrain based software development company Rsquare Technologies has passed the 10 year mark in the Kingdom.
Telgani – KSA’s car-rental platform raises 6-figure investment
Saudi's car-rental platform Telgani, earlier this week raised a 6-figure sum in a seed funding round led by 500 Startups, Saudi Venture Capital Company, Impact46