Sakshi (NGO) launches #MakeHomeASafeSpace to create awareness on Child Sexual Abuse COVID-19
Sakshi, a rights-based NGO, working towards preventing child sexual abuse has launched a digital campaign #MakeHomeASafeSpace amid COVID-19
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[Exclusive] Amsterdam-based entrepreneurs launch the global ‘COVID 19 Blockchain Fund’ to synergise Cryptocurrency for COVID-19 relief
One of such blockchain or crypto-based COVID-19 funds is the COVID 19 Blockchain Fund that aims to support the most affected nations.
Live online tutoring platform Vedantu raises $6.8 Mn funding from KB Global
Bengaluru-based edtech startup Vedantu that offers online tutoring to students on April 20 raised $6.8 million from South Korea's KB Global Platform Firm.
OYO declares pay cuts and temporary leaves amid COVID-19
Oyo Hotels and Homes on Wednesday announced that it will cut a 25 percent from the salaries of its employees for April-July period
[Exclusive] LimeTray – offering 30% discount on its Online Delivery Solution for Restaurants in the Middle East amid COVID-19
LimeTray will waive-off the set-up fee and also provide 30 percent discount to the restaurants in all Middle East countries including UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait...
UAE’s 360VUZ app secures $5.8 Mn funding from Shorooq Partners & more
Dubai's 360VUZ has today raised $5.8 million in a Series A investment round led by Shorooq Partners with participation from KBW, Media Visions, Vision...
London’s TransferWise Expands to MENA – starting with UAE
TranferWise, a London-based global low-cost digital money transfer service has reportedly started operations in the UAE in a move to expand all across MENA
Dubai’s Falcon Eye Drones closes strategic investment from Aerodyne Group
Dubai's Falcon Eye Drones Services (FEDS) announced a major strategic investment from global drone-based management solutions provider Aerodyne Group.
Baims – Kuwait-based edtech startup raises seed funding from AlWazzan
Kuwait-based edtech startup Baims that offers online video-based learning to all high school and university students raised seed funding from AlWazzan.
California’s Wellpay raises $3.8 Mn from 8vc, Montage Ventures, Mubadala & more
California's fintech platform for healthcare industry has raised $3.8 million from 8vc, Montage, Mubadala to accelerate its public launch amid COVID-19.
Jordan-based mobile games publisher Tamatem enters into a strategic partnership with Nanobit
Jordan-based Tamatem, the leading mobile games publisher in the MENA region on April 12 made the announcement of its strategic partnership Nanobit
MENA’s regional OTT platform STARZPLAY signs long-term deal with Warner Bros.
Dubai, UAE headquartered OTT platform STARZPLAY today announced that it has entered into a long-term deal with Warner Bros.