ADEK and startAD open applications for inaugural YouthTech Competition
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has joined forces with startAD to launch the inaugural edition of the YouthTech Competition.
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DIFC Presidential Directive Ends on 31 July 2020
The directive was declared as DIFC Presidential Directive No 4. 2020 on 26 April 2020 to address the pressing need for firms based in the Centre and...
Felix – UAE’s insurtech startup raises $800K seed from OTF
UAE's insurance e-commerce and automation platform, Felix has recently raised $800,000 in a seed funding round led by a Saudi Arabian investor
startAD celebrates some of its leading Emirati startup alumni
Ten years ago, NYU Abu Dhabi opened with an ambitious vision to become one of the world’s leading research universities, addressing complex challenges...
KRISPR raises $600K in Pre-Seed funding to pilot its urban indoor vertical farming
Through its aeroponic vertical farming approach, KRISPR addresses a significant gap in the region’s local fresh food supply chain, where harsh climate...
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.
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.