My Startup World Staff
iSTOX secures Series A Funding
iSTOX, the first regulated capital markets platform in any major financial center to support one-stop issuance and trading of digitized securities, announced that it has closed its Series A funding round with lead investor Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP),
How to effectively grow your startup
Mansoor Sarwar, Regional Technical Director at Sage Middle East shares his views how startups despite all the challenges you face and still you can effectively grow your startup venture to graduate to next level.
Melltoo raises new round of funding co-led by Gobi Partners
Melltoo, an online liquidation marketplace closed an undisclosed Pre-A round that was co-led by multinational venture capital firm Gobi Partners to fuel its expansion in Saudi Arabia.
Kaspersky invites submissions for Secur’IT Cup 2019
Kaspersky is calling for young talent to take part in Secur’IT Cup 2019 – an international competition for ambitious students to work on fresh cybersecurity ideas which will help create a safer future.
Watch the real-world hacking in Abu Dhabi next month
Cybersecurity experts at Positive Technologies and Hack In The Box (HITB) are inviting red and blue team security specialists to put their attacking and defending skills to the test in a full-scale modern city at The Standoff Cyberbattle held during HITB+CyberWeek.
Hub71 attracts startups from the region and UK
Hub71, announced today that a new cohort of startups have been admitted to the Hub71 Incentive Program. The group, comprising of seven startups including UK-based dopay, stand to benefit from generous packages which include subsidized living, office space and health insurance for founders and their employees.
Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB secures $6.2mln seed round
Egyptian B2B e-commerce marketplace, MaxAB has secured seed funding of $6.2 million, one of the largest ever seed rounds that was co-led by Beco Capital, 4DX Ventures, and Endure Capital, with participation from 500 Startups, Outlierz Ventures and other local investors.
District 2020 to establish Blockchain campus
District 2020 has announced its collaboration with Shanghai-based Atlas Capital Holding as the latest tenant to join its development project. The partnership was confirmed by Marjan Faraidooni, Chief Pavilions and Exhibitions Officer at Expo 2020 Dubai, during an address at Cityscape Global.
Global Food Technology Challenge launched
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today launched a $1 million Global Food Technology Challenge. The competition is the largest of its kind that seeks to develop innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE.
Importance of Open Data for the success of startups
Improving access to Open Data in the UAE would give startups in the country the knowledge and tools they need to validate their business ideas and enhance their competitive edge, according to a new whitepaper released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Training courses now available on the use of AI and Robotics in Finance
Bahrain Fintech Bay announced today that it has entered into a partnership with the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley) to establish a GCC-wide training and certification program in the use of artificial intelligence and robotics in finance.
Philips launches 49″ SuperWide curved monitor in Middle East
Philips monitors today announced the launch of all-new Philips 499P9H Brilliance 32:9 SuperWide curved LCD display. This award-winning 49” (48.8″ / 124 cm diag.) monitor delivers eye-popping graphics on a luxuriously large format that is the equivalent of two full-size monitors placed side-by-side.