India’s SonyLIV Launches in the Middle East
The Indian entertainment industry which is already running on its top gear is now intensifying its foray by entering into the Middle East market.
MENA
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.
Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi to Create Joint Venture with Alabbar
The Chinese ride-hailing behemoth Didi Chuxing partners with Mohamed Alabbar's Symphony Investments to unlock opportunities in MENA.
Emirates Strategic Investment Company (ESIC) Launches a 5-year Sukuk
Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Strategic Investment Company (ESIC), owned by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has launched a five-year $600 million sukuk.
#BrandFusion B2B Conference to Wave on the 4th Series
Venture Central to host its 4th series of #BrandFusion Learning, Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Dubai on 31 July 2019...
Malaysia-based Video Streaming Service iFlix to Shut Operations in Middle East
The Malaysia-based video streaming platform iFlix has today confirmed about shutting down its operations in the Middle East...
Muzmatch – London-based Matchmaking App for Muslims Raises $7 Mn
London, UK-based matchmaking app for Muslims, Muzmatch has raised $7 million from Luxor Capital and Y Combinator.
Kuwait-based Edtech Startup CODED Raises $1.3 Mn from KISP
CODED, a Kuwait-based academy has recently secured #1.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Kuwait-based KISP Ventures.
Bahrain-based Investcorp Raises $142 Mn for its First Private Equity Fund
The partners of the PE fund include Indian banks, insurance companies, family offices and international fund of funds, it noted.
Venture Central to Host 4th #BrandFusion ‘Branding and Marketing Summit’ on July 31, 2019
Annex Investments in partnership with Venture Central to Host the 4th #BrandFusion Learning, Marketing, Entrepreneurship series Summit on 31 July 2019...
Plant-based investing takes center stage at sf citi’s Future of Food
Celebrating the innovation in plant-based food technology, sf.citi partnered with Facebook and WeWork to host The Future of Food 2.0: Plant-Based Investing...
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed to participate in Bloomberg Live’s Venture Forward
Founder & CEO of KBW Ventures, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed will participate in Bloomberg Live’s upcoming event on August 1, 2019, in California.
DP World launches ‘India-UAE Bridge’ initiative
The e2e solutions delivered under the initiative will support investors through value propositions such as the integration of DP World’s assets in both countries...