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CityBlue Hotels invests in Agritech startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed. This platform sources imperfect surplus produce directly from farmers, increasing their income and fighting food loss.
Majority of UAE excited about GenAI
The sentiments towards generative AI (GenAI) are overwhelmingly positive in the UAE, and this enthusiasm aligns with global trends showing high consumer awareness and excitement about AI. According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled
DIFC and du launches du Business Entrepreneurship Programme
du has announced a strategic partnership agreement with DIFC Innovation Hub to launch the ‘du Business Entrepreneurship Programme’, designed to provide substantial support to entrepreneurs and startups, focusing on cutting-edge programmes and initiatives that encourage innovation
Riyadh to host one of the world’s best fintech event in September 2024
Tahaluf has announced plans for a major new fintech event, 24 Fintech, to be staged in Riyadh this September. The event aims to rival some of the world’s best financial technology conferences.
Selected startups for Nigeria’s NSIA Prize for Innovation announced
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) announced that it had selected 100 startups to participate in the Accelerator Stage (physical boot camp) of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0) after a rigorous evaluation process and due diligence on over 7,000 early-stage businesses
iAccel GBI and IAN bridging opportunities between India and UAE
IAN Group announced its strategic partnership with iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), a go-to-market and startup accelerator, to open up significant opportunities for Middle Eastern investors looking to explore and invest
Visa and JoPACC to accelerate fintech development in Jordan
Visa has partnered with Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) to collaborate and empower fintech startups in Jordan and the Levant region, which includes mentoring startups in the second cohort of the JOIN Fincubator Incubation Program.
TikTok ushers in a new era of creativity bravery
Creative freedom and experimentation are the most critical tools in today’s marketing arsenal to thrive and meet audiences where they are. TikTok is celebrating the brands and creators that have taken creativity to new heights on the platform,
How to protect your valuable data?
Johnny Karam, Managing Director & Vice President of International Emerging Region at Veritas, delves into the alarming global rise in credential theft and what nations like the UAE are doing to combat this.
Semperis secures $125 Million from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital
Semperis has secured $125 Million in growth financing from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital. Following a $200 million Series C round in 2022 led by KKR, the new $125 million growth financing enables Semperis to further invest in product innovation and support a rapidly expanding global customer base. Recognized on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list for four consecutive years, Semperis is consist...
e& UAE brings Copilot for Microsoft M365 to SMBs
e& UAE will bring Copilot for Microsoft M365, the transformative AI tool, to small and medium-sized businesses. Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that integrates with various Microsoft 365 applications, seamlessly boosting productivity, creativity, and overall workflow
Iraq’s Orisdi secures six-figure bridge round funding
Leading Iraqi e-commerce platform Orisdi has secured a significant six-figure bridge investment round supported by a consortium of investors, including Al Sharqiya TV Group, Iraq Venture Partners (IVP), and prominent angel investors such as Amar Shubar, Nour Sabri, and Mazin Yaseen.