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StartAD and VentureSouq launches 3rd edition of CIF 3.0
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in collaboration with VentureSouq, has launched the third edition of the Conscious Investor F...
Oman Arab Bank to support entrepreneurs
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) announced its support for entrepreneurs across the Sultanate at a meeting of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Committee at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).
IFZA participated with Smart City Council at AIM 2025
IFZA participated in the 14th edition of AIM Congress, held from April 7-9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in partnership with the Smart City Council (SCC). IFZA showcased its ser...
Google unveils Ironwood TPU for the age of inference
At Google Cloud Next 25, Google unveiled Ironwood, its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU). This latest iteration of Google’s custom AI accelerator is positioned as the company’...
Cemex Ventures launches 3rd edition of Leaplab to drive innovation in construction
Cemex Ventures is launching the third edition of Leaplab, its intensive acceleration program designed for startups with the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. This year, six startup...
PayTic secures $4 million funding led by AfricInvest
Morocco-based fintech PayTic has successfully closed a $4 million seed extension funding round. The investment was spearheaded by AfricInvest through its Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF), wit...
Egypt’s hyperlocal e-commerce platform, Rabbit expands into Saudi Arabia
Rabbit, a leading tech-driven, hyperlocal e-commerce company originating from Egypt, has officially announced its market entry into Saudi Arabia. By 2026, the company aims to deliver 20 million items ...
Pakistani fintech Haball secures $52 million to fuel expansion
Haball, Pakistan’s leading supply chain financing and payments fintech, has raised a significant US$52 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment comprises a US$5 million equity com...
UAE-based Rentify secures $500,000 in pre-seed funding
Rentify, a cutting-edge fintech & proptech startup, has launched in the UAE, bringing a seamless, tech-driven rental experience to landlords and tenants. With AED 1.5 billion in property value alr...