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.

India, MENA, News

M Haseeb
July 16, 2019

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, MENA, News

Pradeep Singh
July 15, 2019

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.

MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 15, 2019

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.

MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 14, 2019

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...

MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 14, 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…

India, MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 12, 2019

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...

Features, MENA

M Haseeb
July 11, 2019

[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...

MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 10, 2019

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.

MENA, News

Editorial Staff
July 9, 2019

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)...