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Blossom Accelerator celebrates a decade of accelerating startups
Blossom Accelerator, a Saudi pioneering force in the global startup ecosystem, announces its ambitious plans to further cultivate entrepreneurship and innovation across the GCC, MENA, and beyond. With...
Magnati partners with Wio Bank to provide embedded finance solutions
Magnati has partnered with Wio Bank to provide embedded finance solutions through an innovative merchant financing platform. This collaboration supports the UAE’s ambitions for economic growth by enab...
Winners announced for StartUp Bahrain Pitch series
StartUp Bahrain announced that Grams & Cals has won the StartUp Bahrain Pitch series, while Loje Patisserie was declared the runner-up. The latest edition of the event, which focused on the Food a...
01Edu named partner in NextEra Egypt’s $41.2 million investment
Dubai-based 01Edu, a digital education and talent company, has been named a key partner in NextEra Egypt’s $41.2 million investment. Dedicated to reshaping the education system with a focus on s...
How retailers and eCommerce firms can boost sales and loyalty
New research from Infobip highlights how different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday. When at least 86% of all generations expect targeted and relevant c...
Mamun named best Islamic Finance and Investment startup
Mamun, Oman’s leading P2P financing platform, was recognised as the Best Islamic Finance and Investment Startup at the inaugural Themar Islamic Banking Conference and Excellence Awards 2024. The award...
Dubai launches new IP Hub to empower innovators and entrepreneurs
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the UAE Ministry of Economy today announced the launch of the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH), the UAE’s first centralised intellectual property (IP) and...
UAE India Business Council partners with Expand North Star
The UAE India Business Council—UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) has announced a strategic partnership with Expand North Star to leverage its diverse and unparalleled network of 18 Founding Members, who represent...
Agility Global to invest in a new fund aimed at early-stage startups
Agility Global, a multi-business operator and long-term investor, announced that its corporate venture capital arm will invest in a new fund aimed at providing capital to early-stage Middle East and A...