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...
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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.
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.
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.