Bhartia Family and Goldman Sachs to Co-Invest in Coca-Cola for 40% Stake
The Bhartia family and Goldman Sachs are in talks for a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, with a ₹3,500 crore investment for strategic growth.
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Saudi Arabia Unveils SARA, the World’s First AI-Powered Digital Human Travel Companion
Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority unveils SARA, an AI-powered digital human, to revolutionize tourism with personalized travel guidance, cultural insights, and immersive experiences.
WazirX Hack: Delhi Police Arrests West Bengal Man for Alleged Involvement in $230 Mn Cryptocurrency Theft
Delhi Police arrests West Bengal man in ₹2,000 crore WazirX cryptocurrency hack, uncovering fake accounts, stolen crypto, and wallet security lapses.
Palestine-based Chat Cola Takes on Coca-Cola and Pepsi amid Boycotts
Chat Cola challenges Coca-Cola and Pepsi amid boycotts, gaining popularity in Palestine as consumers seek alternatives to foreign brands.
UnifyApps Raises $20 Million Series A from ICONIQ Growth to Drive Middle East Expansion
UnifyApps raises $20M in Series A funding from ICONIQ Growth to expand its AI platform and drive growth in the Middle East market.
Dubai’s Epik Foods Secures $15.5 Mn Investment from Ruya Fund to Accelerate Regional Expansion
Epik Foods secures $15.5M investment from Ruya Partners to expand in Saudi Arabia and UAE, supporting acquisitions and growth in the F&B sector.
Dubai Angel Investors and MEVP Join Forces to Boost MENA Tech Startups
Dubai Angel Investors teams up with MEVP to boost MENA tech startups, offering capital, portfolio management, and support for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Indian Air Taxi Startup ePlane Secures $14 Mn, Plans Manned Testing by Mid-2025
ePlane, an Indian air taxi startup, secures $14 Mn in funding to develop electric air taxis, aiming for manned testing by mid-2025 to transform urban mobility.
Blackstone Eyes 20% Stake in India’s Haldiram’s at $8 Bn Valuation: A Major Move in India’s Snack Industry
Blackstone seeks a 20% stake in Haldiram's, valued at $8 billion. Get the latest on this high-profile investment deal in India’s food sector.
Dubai’s Pemo Scores $7 Mn Pre-Series A Round led by Augmentum Fintech and Shorooq
Dubai, UAE-based Pemo, a spend management platform has secured $7 million in Pre-Series A round led by Augmentum Fintech and Shorooq.
MBZUAI Research Team Scores Google Academic Research Award
A team from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has received the Google Academic Research award.
U.S.-based TeaLeaf Scores $6 Mn Pre-Seed Funding through Dubai’s FasterCapital
United States-based startup TeaLeaf which offers a marketplace for buying and selling quality tea, has raised $6 million with support from Dubai-based FasterCapital.