Dubai’s Careem Eyes New Markets for Hala Taxi JV
Ride-hailing app Careem plans to expand its newly launched Hala joint venture to other parts of the region following its initial success in Dubai
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Dubai’s Falcon Network Inaugurates with Investments in 6 Startups
Falcon Network, a group of emerging markets-based angel investors concluded their inaugural round with the completion of six investments.
Kuwait’s COFE Partners with American Express Middle East
Kuwait based COFE app, an online coffee marketplace app, announced their partnership with American Express Middle East (AEME).
Dubai-backed Swiss Fintech Startup ‘Numbrs’ Turns Unicorn
Numbrs, backed by Investment Corporation of Dubai and Josef Ackermann raised fresh capital to value the company at more than $1 billion.
Egyptian Fintech Startup NowPay Raises $600k from 500 Startups and Endure Capital
Cairo-based fintech startup, NowPay has raised $600,000 seed funding from Silicon Valley’s Endure Capital and 500 Startups.
OYO Hotels & Homes Launches Arabic Version App in the UAE
OYO Hotels & Homes who is already taking giant leaps of expansion in the Middle East announced the launch of the Arabic version of its app...
Riyadh-based GEMS Education KSA and Hassana Jointly Acquires Ma’arif for $800Mn
GEMS Education KSA on Monday announced the completion of the $800 million acquisition of Ma’arif...
Saudi’s Online Grocery Store Nana Direct raises $6.6Mn
Saudi-based Nana Direct, an online grocery platform has raised fresh funds from Middle East Venture Partners and Impact46.
Egypt’s Swvl to turn Unicorn by 2023
Today, we'll talk about Swvl, an Egypt-based bus booking startup whose revenue has been predicted to hit $1 billion by 2023.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit UAE on Friday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his third state visit to the UAE this week...
27-yr-old Indian Expat Nyla Khan Building an Education Empire in UAE
Nyla Khan began her entrepreneurial journey at just 24 when she became an active partner to a chain of children’s nurseries started by her mother.
Here’s what Waved Success of Venture Central’s 4th BrandFusion
Venture Central graciously hosted the 4th edition of #BrandFusion summit with excellent networking and exchange opportunities...