Subha Bhargavi
DIFC FinTech Hive announces a much bigger FinTech Hive AccelerateHer programme
DIFC FinTech Hive announces that the third edition of its popular FinTech Hive AccelerateHer programme will more than double in size this year, supporting up to 40 female participants in total, compared with 14 last year. For the first time, AccelerateHer will run in two cohorts through a hybrid programme structure combining both virtual and in-person elements, allowing the programme to be open to...
Microsoft marks the two-year milestone of the launch and general availability of its UAE-based cloud data center regions
Microsoft today marked the two-year milestone of the launch and general availability of its UAE-based cloud data center regions, as the first global Hyper-scale Cloud in the country and the Middle East, and looked back at the successes of its customers and partners, who leveraged the Microsoft Cloud to enable a period of accelerated digital adoption, renewed innovation, fast recovery and economic ...
VCUarts Qatar partners with HEC Paris to introduce an entrepreneurship program
Recognizing the importance of entrepreneurship in the 21st Century, VCUarts Qatar is partnering with HEC Paris to deliver an entrepreneurship program for students from VCUarts Qatar.
The Luxury Closet secures a $14 million equity capital
The Luxury Closet has announced it has secured a $14 million equity capital raise in a round led by GMP Investments, with participation from regional and international investors including HB Investments, Nazer Group, MEVP, and MLM Investment Company.
Wa’ed to launch the Wa’ed Entrepreneurship Roadshow to find and fund a new generation of Saudi entrepreneurs
Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco, today launched a national search to find and fund a new generation of Saudi entrepreneurs at a series of high-profile roadshow events to be held in six cities across the Kingdom.
BASMA.com secures $3M in its Series A round of funding
The UK-based, MENA focused, startup BASMA.com closed $3M in its Series A round of funding led by MEVP with the participation of SOSF, IM capital and returning investors iSME, Cedar Mundi Ventures and IFA capital.
Unifonic and Sukna Ventures announce the launch of Unifonic X
Aiming to propel the development of a thriving startup ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Unifonic and Sukna Ventures today announced that the launch of their comprehensive entrepreneurship program ‘Unifonic X’. A 14-week hands-on learning program, Unifonic X will mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-stage ventures to further develop their business concepts and boost the ent...
Microsoft announces ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ virtual conference in collaboration with ADIO
Microsoft has announced the launch of its ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ virtual conference, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), to empower regional startup ecosystems across the Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan to connect, learn and grow with guidance from the best in their industry.
CAPEX.com secures $21 million in a new funding round
The multi-licensed global broker CAPEX.com announced on Monday the closing of a new funding round, raising a total of $21 Million. This was achieved with the help of Growth Box Ventures https://growthbox.vc/ and a syndicate investment led by Moore & Moore https://www.mooreandmooreinvestments.com/.
Italy brings innovative SMEs and start-ups to Arab Health 2021
Italy will reinforce its position as a leader in the global healthcare market at the upcoming Arab Health 2021 next week, with innovative SMEs and start-ups, a core part of the country’s offering at the exhibition. Set to be one of the biggest attractions at the event, Italian producers will be offering advanced solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health and wellness issues.
Taajer secures a $32K Seed Investment
Taajer, a Bahrain-based E-commerce startup, has secured a $32K Seed investment from Flat6Labs Bahrain and Tamkeen. Taajer is a network-centric B2B trade platform uniting wholesalers and retailers under one digital roof, facilitating transactions where retailers can buy goods at the best rates, and, as well as benefit from exclusive deals offered by wholesalers. The startup offers subscription plan...
Telecoms industry and 5G play a major role in spearheading digital transformation
The telecoms industry and 5G play a major role in supporting digital transformation as businesses move towards more collaborative and immersive remote working, said Hatem Bamatraf, Chief Technology Officer, Etisalat International, during the Telecoms World Middle East 2021.