My Startup World Staff
Block 7 Innovation Hub to drive innovation in Abu Dhabi
ZonesCorp, one of the largest operators of purpose-built economic zones in the United Arab Emirates, has signed an agreement with Block 7 Investments, a joint venture between EFIRE Capital Holdings Limited of Abu Dhabi and Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad of Malaysia to develop the Block 7 Innovation Hub in the heart of the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
CE-Ventures to invest AED 1 billion in startups by 2022
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of UAE-based Crescent Enterprises, has announced that it is doubling its venture capital investments in start-ups to reach AED 1 billion (USD 272 million) by 2022.
HP launches new All-in-One PC for hybrid work environment
HP introduced the EliteOne 800 G8 All-in-One (AiO) for more engaging collaboration and meaningful connections in hybrid work environments. HP also announced new commercial desktop PCs.
Zebra launches wireless label printer for small businesses
Zebra Technologies, announced the new ZSB Series printer, the company’s first wireless label printing solution designed for the small office home office (SOHO) market. Featuring easy to load, eco-friendly label cartridges along with a modern label designer and mobile app software experience,
HP launches Gaming Garage to upskill students for gaming and esports industry
Today, HP, in collaboration with AMD, announces the launch of its ‘HP Gaming Garage’ at Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai (RIT-Dubai), based at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park.
How to secure your children with fun passwords
On the occasion of the World Password Day, Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET explains how wizards and superheroes can help your kids stay safe from cyber-villains and other parenting hacks to encourage your children to use secure passwords
Saudi-based B2B marketplace, Sary raises $30.5 million
Sary, the Saudi-based B2B marketplace that connects small businesses with a network of wholesalers and manufacturing brands via mobile and web applications, has raised a $30.5 million Series B round led by VentureSouq (VSQ), which is backed by Fund of Funds – Jada, Al Waha Fund of Funds (Bahrain)
Retailo successfully raises $6.7 million in seed round
Only nine months into operations, Retailo has successfully closed a $6.7 million seed investment round, the largest seed capital raised by a Saudi startup. This brings the total investments raised by Retailo, the fastest growing B2B services platform in MENAP, to $9 million.
Latest ASUS All-in-One Computer V241 now available
ASUS announced the availability of its latest All-in-One Computer V241 in the market, a stunningly beautiful 23.8-inch all-in-one PC designed for effortless everyday computing. The stylish ASUS V241 has a Full HD NanoEdge display with wide-view technology
Protect4less raises $1 million in pre-Series A
Protect4less, a UAE-based insuretech startup that provides users of smartphones and other electronic devices including laptops, PCs, tablets, accessories and home appliances coverage, has closed a $1million Pre-Series A round from a group of family offices and private investors.
Dubai launches new global AgTech hub, Food Tech Valley
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the ‘Food Tech Valley’ a new initiative that seeks to triple the UAE’s food production.
ekar adds 500,000 cars to its fleet
Middle East’s first and largest personal mobility company, ekar today announced that it has integrated with CarPro, a state-of-the-art car rental fleet management platform, enabling car rental and leasing companies with over 500,000 rental cars to digitally rent cars via the ekar platform.