Majority of Arab youth say social media addiction is leading to decline in mental well-being
Findings from the survey’s sixth emerging theme, 'My Lifestyle' launched on World Mental Health Day at a special event organised in partnership with blinx.
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US-based Forbes 30-Under-30 tech CEO Pava LaPere dies at 26
Pava LaPere, a 26-year-old CEO and Co-founder of the US based startup EcoMap Technologies, found dead in her apartment in Baltimore on Monday.
Bahrain FinTech Bay and The Family Office Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation in Digital Wealth Management Solutions
BFB will leverage its extensive expertise in digital innovation to collaborate closely with The Family Office to enhance its existing digital products.
I overestimated the potential of online – says Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal
CEO of India's edtech unicorn Unacademy has recently stated that he had overestimated the potential of the online mode of education during Covid.
Protests break out at Shahrukh Khan’s house over online gaming endorsement, Mumbai Police increases security
Several people on Saturday gathered outside Shahrukh Khan's house 'Mannat' in Mumbai in order to protest against the actor for endorsing online gaming apps.
Study: The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining, according to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN.
Chandrayaan 3 creates history with successful Moon landing
ISRO's Vikram lander successfully landed on the Moon at precisely 06:04 PM IST. India has become the first country to land on Moon’s South Pole.
NFT startup Recur to shutdown after raising despite raising $50 Mn Series A
Recur, Miami, US-based NFT startup has lately announced its decision to shut down. The platform will be deprecated effective 16 November 2023.
Oscar Winners Offer £1 Million to Prince William to Promote Plant-Based Food in Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize was founded by the UK’s Prince William in 2021 and awards £1 million to the winners of each environmental category.
STARZPLAY launches the first MENA fantasy sports game ‘STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports’
STARZPLAY, video-on-demand subscription platform, has launched STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports, the first free-to-play Web 3.0 fantasy sports game in MENA.
Elon Musk pledges $10 Mn to fund a fertility and population research project
Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a fertility and population research project called Population Wellbeing Initiative (PWI).
Startup funding winter to pass in 6-12 months – Redseer
Kanishka explains that 50% of investors surveyed by Redseer in June are positive the funding spring would return in the next 6-12 months.