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This week, Gurugram-based Unluclass announced its exclusive partnership with one of the most popular authors globally, Ruskin Bond.
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This week, Gurugram-based Unluclass announced its exclusive partnership with one of the most popular authors globally, Ruskin Bond.

India's edtech unicorn BYJU's, on Wednesday, has signed the deal to acquire Aakash Educational Services Limited for $1 billion.

Qatar-based fintech startup Cwallet, on Sunday, announced that it has raised $220,000 pre-Seed investment from its founders and MBK Holding.

Egypt-based women’s fashionwear brand Opio, on Wednesday, announced that it has raised $300,000 in a seed round from AUC Angels.

Iraq-based last-mile delivery startup Hi-Express, on Wednesday, raised a 6-figure seed funding led by Iraqi Angel Investors Network (IAIN).
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London-based edtech startup Knowledge Officer, on Wednesday, in a statement to LAFFAZ, announced the launch of its Tech Fellowship program

ZoodMall last month launched its fintech arm Zoodpay, and on Tuesday announced the appointment of Martin Muransky as CEO of Zoodpay.

Unluclass on Wednesday, announced a video-based comedy course in partnership with India's renowned comedian Johnny Lever.

DIFC Academy has partnered with Candriam Academy to offer the world’s first free-to-access accredited training platform for sustainable and responsible investing

India and Singapore headquartered edtech startup Kyt, on Wednesday raised Series A funding round led by UAE-based Alpha Wave Incubation.

Lebanon-based leading music streaming platform Anghami, on Tuesday, raised fresh funds from Dubai-based SHUAA Capital.

Bengaluru, India-based CountingWell, a mathematics-focused edtech startup, last month, raised $1 million pre-Series A round from UAE-based.