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.

I was recently hosted by the wonderful leadership at the University of Sterling, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE where I had been invited for an interactive session with the management team, faculty members, and students.

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Accelerating Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Universities

Pursuits in innovation and entrepreneurship are always worthwhile, especially more so when one gets exposure to them at the earliest possible stages of their life.

Monce Abraham
7 February 2023

New program comes as a sequel to previous collaborations between Amazon Web Services and Masdar City, including an MOU to stage Amazon Web Services International Exchange Sprint (IES) during COP28

MENA News

Masdar City Free Zone and Amazon Web Services collaborate to accelerate growth of UAE startups

Masdar City Free Zone start-ups may receive up to $100,000 worth of AWS Activate credits, in addition to AWS Support credits.

Editorial Staff
20 January 2023

UAE is the dream business place for many companies and is the business hub of the globe with multiple market opportunities.

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How to select the best PRO services in Dubai, UAE?

Let us dive into details about these services and a quick guide to select the best PRO services in the UAE.

Editorial Staff
18 January 2023

The project is in line with the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

MENA News

Dubai reveals the world’s first 3D printed mosque

Dubai's Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, on Friday, announced the construction of world's first fully functional 3D-printed mosque.

Editorial Staff
14 January 2023

Abu Dhabi-based G42 backed Astra Tech with $500 for the acquisition of Botim. As a goal of the acquisition, Botim will be transformed into a "multifaceted conversational commerce app"

MENA News

UAE’s VoIP app Botim to be relaunched – free calls will continue to work

UAE-based technology development group Astra Tech (Astra) has acquired VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution Botim.

Editorial Staff
14 January 2023

Alfii promises a comprehensive feature set packaged in a seamless, consumer-focused user experience.

MENA News

Dubai-based ALFII launches to automate and humanize people operations

Newly-launched Alfii is helping startups, SMEs and fast-growing businesses modernize and streamline their approach to HR management.

Editorial Staff
30 November 2022

Expected to commence in 2023, the programmes in Abu Dhabi, Seoul and London will each support at least 30 Singapore-based startups and tech SMEs to enter the market over the next two years.

MENA News

Rainmaking partners Enterprise Singapore on Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) acceleration programmes for startups

Rainmaking Innovation and Enterprise Singapore have lately announced a partnership agreement to run Global Innovation Alliance.

Editorial Staff
28 October 2022

MYCRANE is a Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space.

MENA News

Dubai’s MYCRANE announces its US launch – led by Scott Wilkes

On day two of Bauma, Dubai's MYCRANE announced its launch in the United States, and the appointment of Scott Wilkes to lead the operations.

Editorial Staff
27 October 2022

Founded in 2014, Flowwow connects customers with local floral, pastry shops, craft brands & businesses and automates the whole process

MENA News

International Marketplace Flowwow Invests $6 mln Expanding To MENA

Flowwow has accelerated the expansion of its services in the Middles East and North Africa (MENA) region, starting with the United Arab Emirates.

Editorial Staff
21 September 2022

Bruce is the CEO of UAE-based Connect LLC, a technology investment company owned by Abdullah Al Naboodah, one of the UAE’s wealthiest men.

MENA News

9,000 km drive – A call for Middle Eastern agrotech startups

Bruce Gurfein, a serial UAE entrepreneur has successfully completed the first in modern history 9,000 km road trip across six countries.

Editorial Staff
31 August 2022

Ex-Google, BBC & Careem alumni launch powerful new public speaking and leadership skills eCourse First UAE online public speaking course to accept Bitcoin

MENA News

UAE’s The Speakeasy Club is accepting Bitcoin for public speaking masterclass

The Speakeasy Club announces its first online course, the "Public Speaking Masterclass" first-ever Bitcoin-accepting public speaking eCourse in the UAE.