Huda Kattan’s event in Abu Dhabi gets postponed on account of Coronavirus Outbreak
Middle East's makeup and fashion mogul Huda Kattan was about to take on-stage along with Mona Kattan, the sister of Huda and co-founder of Huda Beauty...
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Reports Record Growth in 2019
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced a record growth in 2019.
Breadfast – Egyptian grocery delivery platform raised seven figures
Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, Breadfast is a fresh bread and grocery delivery platform that yesterday raised seven figures
Saudi Arabia launches ‘Instant Visa’ for entrepreneurs through Qiwa portal
The ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Monday introduced a scheme that will facilitate support to new businesses and entrepreneurs.
Aanaab – KSA’s edtech startup raises $1.5 Mn seed funding from Wamda and Nour Nouf
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based edtech startup Aanaab on Tuesday raised $1.5 million in a seed funding for expansion in new markets from Wamda and Nour Nouf...
DIFC FinTech Hive triples in size to capitalise on exponential sector growth
DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the MEASA region, announces business and innovation space within the Centre.
JA Hotels & Resorts appoints Simarna Singh as the sustainability consultant
Dubai's hospitality group JA Hotels & Resorts on Monday (2 March) announced that it has appointed Simarna Singh as the sustainability consultant.
Waymo – Alphabet’s driving technology company scoops $2.25 Bn from Mubadala & others
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company by Google's parent Alphabet on Monday made the announcement of its latest funding of $2.25 billion
iMile – Dubai’s last-mile delivery startup scoops $10 Mn from a China-based VC
Dubai-based last-mile delivery startup iMile on 1st January raised $10 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by a China-based venture capital firm.
[Exclusive] temtem – Algeria’s major in mobility partners with Karos to launch carpooling in North Africa
temtem, a major mobility player in Algeria told LAFFAZ today that it has partnered with Karos, a French leader in home-to-work carpooling.
Eureka – Indonesia-based AI startup scoops $20 Mn from Riyadh TAQNIA, Apis, Gobi & MEC
Indonesia-based Eureka, AI startup on 18 February raised $20 million in a Series B round co-led by Apis Partners, Riyadh TAQNIA, Gobi Partners MEC Ventures.
Garment IO – Egyptian IoT/SaaS startup scoops $450K from Egypt Ventures & 500 Startups
Giza, Egypt-based Garment IO on Wednesday raised made an announcement of its seed funding round of $450K fundraise from Egypt Ventures and 500 Startups.