India’s Hospitality Unicorn OYO to Create 5,000 Jobs for Saudis by Q2-2020
OYO CEO, Ritesh Agarwal says, OYO and PIF will be able to meet the target of creating 5,000 jobs for Saudis earlier than expected.
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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.
Sharjah Confirms date for fifth FDI Forum as November 11-12
The Sharjah FDI Office has confirmed dates of the fifth edition of its annual flagship event – the Sharjah FDI Forum – as November 11-12.
Dubai Based Telegram to Launch its Gram Token Sale in Q3-2019
The Telegram Messenger LLP headquartered in London and having its operational center in Dubai will be launching its token sale by the end of Q3-2019...
Dubai’s Noor Bank Launches ‘Infinity Treats’ App to Provide Dining Deals
Noor Bank, the Dubai-based Shari’ah-compliant bank, has enriched its customer loyalty programme with the launch of the Noor Bank Infinity Treats app. Noor Bank debit and credit card customers can download the Noor Bank Infinity Treats app for free from…
India’s Edtech Unicorm Byju’s Raises $150 Mn from Qatar Investment Authority
Indian Edtech unicorn Byju's on June 10 made the announcement about its $150 million funding round led by Qatar Investment Authority and Owl Ventures...
[Exclusive] 4 MENA-based Startups in Crunchbase: 50 Hot Tech List 2019
Meet the 4 MENA-based startups that made it to the Crunchbase list of Hot Tech Companies Globally 2019 - 1 from Dubai and 3 from Israel...
Dubai-based Washmen Raises $6.2 Mn to Simplify Laundry
Dubai-based Washmen, a dry cleaning and laundry service has raised $6.2 million to dilate operations in UAE and expand technological development to Beirut.
London VC Hambro Perks to Revolutionise Islamic Startups Globally
Hambro Perks invested in the Muslim dating app MuzMatch and will also invest in 2 or 3 Islamic startups featured in Smart Capital Startup Pitches (13 June)...
Bahrain Backs SMEs with a New 10 percent Quota Yielding More Business
Bahrain cabinet has extended the 10 percent quota rule, giving more business to small and medium enterprises...
MENA’s Regional OTT Starz Play to Launch its First Arabic Original
Maaz Sheikh, CEO of MENA' s regional OTT player Starz Play, talks about its first Arabic original in comparison to Netflix's Jinn...
Dubai’s Jabbar Invests in Indian ride-hailing Unicorn Ola
Dubai's Jabbar Internet Group participated in the ongoing $11 million Series J round of India's ride-hailing unicorn Ola...
Ayman Hariri to Provide Vero Subscriptions from Q1-2020
Ayman Hariri's idea to make Vero a sustainable platform without hindering user privacy is something that has caught media eye...