Dubai Smart City Accelerator welcomes 11 startups for its 2019 cohort
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), on Sunday announced that the Startupbootcamp has selected 11 startups to take part in its third cohort of the Dubai Smart City Accelerator...
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Startup News and Stories fostering insights into various sectors (Fintech, Edtech, Logistics, etc.) of MENA (Middle East & North Africa) – majorly Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, and Qatar among others.
Yodawy – Egyptian medicine delivery startup raises $1 Mn in Series-A Round
Cairo-based medicine delivery startup on Tuesday raised $1 million in a Series-A round led by Algebra Ventures and CVentures ...
MEED Awards qualifiers recognised for role in developing the region’s knowledge-based economy
MEED has announced the finalists for the third edition of the MEED Awards, which celebrate the contribution of the private sector in developing a knowledge-based economy in the GCC.
Tabby, UAE-based fintech startup raises $2 Mn in a seed round led by Global Founders Capital
The UAE-based fintech startup, Tabby on Monday raised $2 million in a seed round led by Global Founders Capital with Wamda and Arbor Ventures
Ex-Uber CEO raises $400 Mn from Saudi PIF for his new company CloudKitchens
Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund has recently invested $400 million in the new venture of the ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.
Atlantis, The Palm Signs Exclusive Agreement with ReserveOut for its Annual Culinary Month Festivities
Atlantis, The Palm announced the launch of its third annual Culinary Month, from November 3 to December 5.
#BrandFusion 7 by Venture Central with Annex Investments was a resounding success
The 7th edition of #BrandFusion under the theme B2B Entrepreneurship Series hosted by Venture Central in partnership with Annex Investments opened with a high notes.
Daman recognises top firms introducing exceptional health & wellness programs for workplaces
Daman Corporate Health & Wellness Awards 2019 recognises five firms providing exceptional health programmes to increase employee productivity at workplaces.
Dubai International Financial Centre Marks UAE Flag Day
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) proudly celebrates UAE Flag Day, honouring Emirati heritage, the history of the UAE and the vision of its wise leadership.
Riyad Bank launches new fintech fund of $26.6Mn
Riyad Bank on Tuesday launched its digital partnership program, with an investment of SR100 million ($26.6 million) investment fund for fintech startups.
Six final teams to compete in Ibtikari programme 5.0
The six final teams will compete in the Ibtikari 5.0, a five-month incubation programme designed to help UAE nationals advance their tech start-ups.
Dubai’s W Ventures to Invest $50Mn to create an eSports Platform for MENA
The platform will be developed in collaboration with Virginia, US-based marketing agency RedPeg to boost the eSports ecosystem in the MENA region.