LinkedIn launches ‘Open For Business’ feature for small businesses & freelancers
On Nov 4, 2019 LinkedIn launched its new 'Open for Business' feature - that allows entrepreneurs and freelancers to add their services to LinkedIn profiles.
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.
Dubai International Financial Centre Marks UAE Flag Day
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) proudly celebrates UAE Flag Day, honouring Emirati heritage, the history of the UAE and the vision of its wise leadership.
Six final teams to compete in Ibtikari programme 5.0
The six final teams will compete in the Ibtikari 5.0, a five-month incubation programme designed to help UAE nationals advance their tech start-ups.
Meddy – GCC-based Doctor booking platform raises $2.5Mn
Meddy, a GCC-based doctor booking platform and currently the largest one in Qatar has raised $2.5Mn in a Series A round to scale operations in the UAE.
Venture Central with Annex Investments to host 7th #BrandFusion
V7 Group as the event co-presenter, Annex Investments proudly presents, Luxury and Lifestyle Expo labeled as #BrandFusionRetail
DIFC Records a 45% Rise in Islamic Assets, Marking Significant Growth
Islamic finance is growing at 1.5 times the rate of traditional finance, and the MEASA continues to be a steady driver of this industry...
WitWork – Dubai-based Startup taking you beyond Conventional Workspaces
WitWork is a coworking platform that enables its members to work ‘outside the box’ by unlocking dormant facilities across the UAE.
DIFC Receives FinX FinTech Hub of the Year Award
The Centre recognised for role in identifying new avenues for facilitating innovation and excellence within the financial technology sector.
UAE SME Businesses recognised at the 2019 Gulf Capital SME Awards
Gulf Capital has unveiled the winners of the 8th Gulf Capital SME Awards 2019 at a gala dinner hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC.
UAE remains preferred location for SMEs as number of new registered companies increase by 30%
Gulf Capital and MEED reveals that the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) entering the UAE has grown by 30 per cent over the past decade...
Dubai Soars to Number Eight Amongst Global Financial Powerhouses
Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest-ever ranking.
OYO Hotels & Homes Launches Arabic Version App in the UAE
OYO Hotels & Homes who is already taking giant leaps of expansion in the Middle East announced the launch of the Arabic version of its app...