GoBazzar, new price comparison platform launches in Dubai amid e-commerce boom
Dubai's GoBazzar launches on Tuesday to let shoppers compare prices for various items across a number of e-commerce stores.
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News and stories from the ever-growing startup ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – the startups, investors, whopping funding rounds, and everything in between.
Dubai’s adtech startup ArabyAds acquires AdFalcon
Dubai, UAE-based adtech startup ArabyAds, on Sunday, acquired another advertising and data platform AdFalcon, Dubai.
Dubai’s FoxPush bags $15 Mn funding from Lebanon’s JGroup
Dubai, UAE-based FoxPush, a cost-effective solution for advertisers and publishers, on Sunday raised $15 million from Lebanon-based JGroup
Emirates Angel Investors Association launches to boost entrepreneurship
A group of young UAE-based angel investors has launched 'Emirates Angel Investors Association' to accelerate growth for startups in the country,
Kaykroo, UAE’s cloud kitchen startup launches and raises $4 Mn funding
UAE-based Kaykroo, on Tuesday, 13 October 2020, raised $4 million Pre-Series A funding and launched with 15 locations in the UAE.
DIFC becomes region’s first fully accredited member of Global Privacy Assembly
Dubai International Financial Centre has announced that the Centre is now a fully accredited member of the Global Privacy Assembly.
Hub71 and Bpifrance join forces to unlock funding opportunities for startups
Abu Dhabi's Hub71, on Monday, 12 October 2020, announced a strategic partnership with French investment bank, Bpifrance
Dubai’s Sweetheart Kitchen raises $17.7 Mn Series-C funding
Dubai, UAE-based Sweetheart Kitchen, a multi-brand, delivery-only company, announced a $17.7M Series C funding.
Amsterdam’s MessageBird raises $200 Mn at $3 Bn valuation to expand to MENA
Amsterdam's MessageBird, omnichannel cloud communications platform, On Thursday, 8 October 2020, raised $200 Mn to expand to MENA.
Israeli venture capital firm OurCrowd joins forces with UAE’s Phoenix Group
Jerusalem, Israel-based venture capital firm OurCrowd on Tuesday, 6 October 2020, signed an MoU with UAE's Phoenix Group.
50 MENA startups made it to Forbes Middle East, 8 Women-led startups
Here's to the the proud moment for the MENA startup ecosystem, the "Middle East's 50 Most-Funded Startups 2020" list is here.
12th Arab Fashion Week to showcase Brazilian haute couture
12th edition of Arab Fashion Week will be held in Dubai from October 21 to 24 and streamed online across various channels including TikTok.