World Bank approves $1 billion aid to India to fight Coronavirus
The World Bank have reportedly approved a benefaction of $1 billion towards India Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project.
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Sary – Saudi online B2B marketplace scoops $6.6 Mn to meet skyrocketing demand amid Covid-19
Dammam, Saudi Arabia-based digital marketplace Sary yesterday raised $6.6 million in Series A round led by Raed Ventures, MSA Capital and Derayah Ventures.
Cartlow – Dubai’s re-commerce startup scoops 6-digit figure
Dubai, UAE-based re-commerce platform Cartlow raised 6-digits undisclosed amount from Arzan Venture Capital, Vision Ventures, and some angel investors.
Dubai Startup Hub and DTEC select 30 Emirati entrepreneurs for the Emirati Development Programme
Dubai Startup Hub and Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (DTEC) selects 30 Emirati entrepreneurs for Emirati Development Programme Training & Mentorship Academy
Singapore’s MatchMove acquires stake in e-commerce solutions provider Shopmatic
Matchmove, a Singapore-based fintech firm yesterday signed an agreement to acquire a stake in the global e-commerce solutions platform Shopmatic
Infosys Foundation commits INR 100 Cr for Covid-19 relief
Infosys Foundation, CSR arm of Infosys is deploying a total of INR 100 crore ($13.2 million) for Coronavirus relief
Salman Khan extends support to 25,000 daily-wage workers of the film industry
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has gaged to support 25,000 daily-wage workers of the film industry amid the nationwide lockdown
India’s tennis star Sania Mirza teams up with NGO ‘Safa Society’ to fight Coronavirus
India's tennis sweetheart Sania Mirza joins hands with an NGO named Safa Society in a move to help daily-wage workers amid Covid-19 lockdown
Bengaluru-based edtech startup Unacademy acquires Kreatryx
Unacademy that offers online video-based training and live sessions across 30 exam categories in India has acquired another edtech startup Kreatryx
DIFC Reinforces UAE Government’s Efforts to Support Businesses amid COVID-19
DIFC reinforces commitment to supporting the UAE Government’s sustained efforts to protect citizens and residents from the impact Coronavirus pandemic.
PhonePe launches donation drive to contribute INR 100 Cr towards PM CARES Fund for Coronavirus relief
Flipkart-owned PhonePe today announced about its social drive contributing INR 100 crore towards PM CARES Fund for Coronavirus relief.
Software goliath Zoho files lawsuit against SaaS giant Freshworks for trade secret misuse
India's software behemoth Zoho Corporation on March 17 filed a lawsuit against Freshworks for 'Trade Secret Misappropriation'.