Uber to lay off 3,700 employees – More cost-cutting measures coming soon
Uber in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday, May 2 disclosed that it will lay off 3,700 employees
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Curefit Lays off 800 employees, implements salary cuts & shuts down centres in India & UAE
Curefit has reportedly laid off over 800 employees across and shut down a number of gyms and centres across India and the UAE
Careem lays off 31% workforce amid losses due to COVID-19
Careem has recently announced that it is officially laying off 31 percent of its employees in a wake of huge losses amid the COVID-19 crisis.
#StartupsVCovid19 – In conversation with Ramesh Jagannathan – MD, startAD
The conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on the MENA startup ecosystem, the opportunities, problems, and solutions with Mr Ramesh Jagannathan
Sheraa sets up $1 Mn Equity-free Grant Pool to support startups amid COVID-19
In honour of the #UbuntuLoveChallenge the fund will aid startups ensuring they remain afloat, and tide over these uncertain times.
Kreator 3D Develops an indigenous ventilator in collaboration with SRM IST and Rizel Automotives
Chennai-based startup, Kreator 3D collaborated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Rizel Automotive to design a cost-effective ventilator.
Basma.ai – Bahraini tech startup offering free services to hospitals & public institutions amid COVID-19
Bahrain-based Basma.ai has recently announced that it is offering its services free to all hospitals and public institutions amid COVID-19 crisis.
Lebanese music streaming platform Anghami pledges $3 Mn to support SMEs amid COVID-19
The leading music streaming platform of the Middle East, Anghami, revealed that it is running an initiative to support SMEs and artists amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Dubai’s Axeed labs announces $272K launchpad for startups & SMEs
Dubai, UAE-based Axeed labs has launched a $272,000 SME and Startup Tech Launchpad campaign as a response to COVID-19 and ahead of Ramadan.
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
‘Yeh Waqt bhi Guzar Jaega’ – Iconic Quote by Birbal that Resonates with Entrepreneurs Struggling During COVID-19
A number of people mourning over the condition of their businesses amid COVID-19. Just remember this Birbal's quote 'Yeh Waqt Bhi Guzar Jaega'.
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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.