Turkey-based FineDine Raises Investment from Savour Ventures
Istanbul, Turkey-based restaurant management platform FineDine has raised an undisclosed amount of funds from Kuwait-based Savour Ventures...
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Dubai’s Foloosi Raises Six-Figure Investment to Make Cashless Payments Easier
Dubai-based fintech startup Foloosi on Tuesday raised a six-figure investment from a regional angel investor Rashed Alfasali. The amount hasn’t been disclosed and the funding will be utilised to accelerate product development efforts. Foloosi’s consumer mobile app (mobile wallet) available…
OYO Launches Premium Segment ‘Capital O’ in UAE for Business Travellers
OYO Hotels and Homes today announced the launch of its premium offering for business travellers named Capital O in the UAE...
Abu Dhabi Capital Group Invests $9.99 Mn in Delhi-NCR-based Grofers
Big news for the Indian startup ecosystem - Delhi-NCR-based Grofers raised $9.99 million from Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG)...
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.
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)...