My Startup World Staff
How to watch out for Cryptocurrency scams on Android
Guest written by Lukas Stefanko, Malware Researcher at ESET explaining the how important to know what to watch out for cryptocurrency scams on Android platform The recent rise in cryptocurrency scams appearing on the Android platform in disguise has shown that such incidents are not exclusive to PCs and also highlight the importance of knowing what to look out for so you do not unintentionally tak...
Dubai Women Establishment concludes Innovative Leaders Program
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has successfully concluded the second edition of its Innovative Leaders Program, hosted in collaboration with the distinguished Ashridge-Hult International Business School in the UK. 6 female prominent Emirati leaders have completed the program, which was developed to support the UAE’s vision of fostering a culture of innovation across the country, by helping women ...
Egypt-Based SWVL Raises $8 Million
Egypt based SWVL, the premium app-based mass transit system announced a US$ 8 million Series A led by regional venture fund BECO Capital, alongside Africa-based investor DiGAME Investment and global VC fund Silicon Badia. Raed Ventures, Arzan VC, Oman Technology Fund, and chairman of EDventure Holdings also participated in the round. Mostafa Kandil, co-founder and CEO at Swvl said “the US$ 8...
Women On The Move
Cairo based Startups Without Borders an organisation that believes in connecting migrant and refugee entrepreneurs with opportunities and resources to build their businesses, And, just few weeks back they conducted a one day program ‘Women On The Move’ to support refugee women living in Egypt. The event was organised in partnership with Fard Foundation, Entreprenelle, The Greek Campus,...
Winners for Arab Startup Competition Announced
Winners of the 11th edition of the Arab Startup Competition were announced last week at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 2, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman in presence of more than 400 investors, business entrepreneurs, media representatives and renowned public figures.
IATA Innovation Competition Aimed at Startups
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) Startup Innovation Awards – a competition to recognize pioneering ideas in the area of passenger experience from startup companies. The awards will be presented at the first GAPS taking place in Athens this October. The competition seeks submissions in various passenger categories incl...
Fully Integrated Online Freight Service Launched
Leading global logistics provider, Agility today launched the first fully integrated online freight service, Shipa Freight that allows users to get rate quotes and book, pay and track ocean and air shipments around the world.
Configure your router securely
Guest written by Miguel Ángel Mendoza, Security Researcher at ESET Cybersecurity nowadays requires more (and better) protective measures than ever before. These measures range from adopting what are acknowledged as best practices, through helping end-users to stay well-informed about upcoming threats and how to avoid them, to implementing internet security technology and keeping it up to date. In ...
Fintech startup Zoto witnesses massive growth
Nigeria based startup, Zoto today announced that its transacting user base and order volume grew by 56% and 200% respectively in the last financial year and it is set to replicate an even higher growth curve in the financial year 2018 -19.
AI startup SenseTime raises $600m
China based AI startup, SenseTime today announced that it has successfully raised US$600 million in its Series C round of funding by an investment group lead by Alibaba Group other participants such as Temasek and Suning.
6 Steps in Taking Over an Existing Business
For many business owners, especially entrepreneurs, an exit strategy is often a medium-to-long term goal in place from inception of the business. However, the tendency to focus on day-to-day operations can mean critical elements of maximising exit value are overlooked. Nathan Banks, Managing Partner at Banks Legal, a UAE-based law firm operating in the region since 2009, explains some key consider...
Pawame got powered up by $2 million
Off-grid solar start-up, Pawame (pronounced “power me”) got charged up by $2 million as the company was able to raise funds from Gulf-based investors to expand its operations in Kenya and other African countries. The startup has been seeking to reach remote areas of the continent with solar energy after having already connected 20,000 people. Now with money in its coffers, the firm aims to electri...