Enhanced DIFC Data Protection Law Comes into Effect on 1 July 2020
DIFC, the leading international financial hub in MEASA region will implement the new Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 from 1 July 2020.
UAE
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.
Meddy Launches its New Telemedicine Product
Meddy has introduced a telemedicine solution where patients suffering from any sort of affliction can virtually carry out their appointments
Steppi – UAE-based corporate health software provider raises $720K
Steppi, Dubai, UAE-based corporate health and community engagement platform, has recently announced that the company has raised $720K
How Kibsons is supporting its employees and customers during COVID-19 crisis
As COVID-19 spread, there was a rapid increase in people shopping online and demand on Kibsons daily operations was like they’d never experienced...
Careem invests $50 Mn in its new Super App as a part of COVID-19 revival plans
Dubai, UAE-based ride-hailing unicorn Careem has reportedly launched its Super App across 13 markets and invested $50 million in the same.
UAE’s Al Tayer Group shuts down its e-tailer Nisnass
UAE-based Al Tayer Group has recently announced that its e-tailer Nisnass will close down its operations from July 16.
How this Dubai-based entrepreneur made ‘I am Dubai’ app a great success?
A 27-year-old Dubai-based entrepreneur Kareem Elmashad, also known as Kareem Zoro launched the I am Dubai app in March 2019.
Top-funded Delivery & Logistics Startups in MENA – FY20
Delivery & Transport sector stood at first place in terms of amount raised in the last fiscal year. Let's now look at the top-funded delivery & logistics startups in the MENA.
Tabby – UAE’s first ‘Buy-Now Pay-Later’ solution scoops $7 Mn funding
UAE-based fintech startup Tabby that offers a unique avenue of 'Buy Now - Pay Later' today announced that the company has raised $7 million funding
Uber Eats exits 7 markets including Egypt & KSA, will operate under Careem Now in UAE
The foodtech joint of the international ride-hailing unicorn Uber has shut down its operations in a total of 7 markets including Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
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.
London’s TransferWise Expands to MENA – starting with UAE
TranferWise, a London-based global low-cost digital money transfer service has reportedly started operations in the UAE in a move to expand all across MENA