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Zyp Technologies raises $1.5 million in Pre-A Series led by Shorooq Partners
Zyp Technologies has raised $1.5M in Series Pre-A funding led by Shorooq Partners to enable a city-wide launch of Zyp’s electric smart mobility technologies in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a pivotal step...
Oman’s NBO Muzn unveils Shariah compliant alternative to bill discounting
National Bank of Oman Muzn Islamic Banking has announced the launch of its ground-breaking product, Term Wakala Finance, an alternative to bill discounting. This Sharia-compliant financial solution of...
Natural Ventures announces first close of $100 million fund
Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund that addresses global food and water security, is pleased to announce the first close of its inaugural fund.
e& UAE offers Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions to its subscribers
e& UAE customers can now enjoy Kaspersky’s award-winning consumer solutions – Kaspersky Premium and Kaspersky Plus, under monthly subscriptions to safeguard their digital lives.
UAE fintech Aura partners with Reem Finance to improve SME cash flow
Aura, a fintech company dedicated to improving SME cash flow through innovative credit solutions, has signed an MOU with Reem Finance, a leading UAE-based financial institution. The latter’s lending c...
Vectara secures $25 million Series A funding
Vectara, the trusted Generative AI product platform, has closed a $25 million Series A round led by FPV Ventures and Race Capital. Additional investors include Alumni Ventures, WVV Capital, Samsung Ne...
EvilVideo vulnerability targets Telegram app for Android
ESET researchers has discovered a zero-day exploit, which targets the Telegram app for Android, that appeared for sale for an unspecified price in an underground forum post from June 2024. Using the e...
Ogram raises funds from Oraseya Capital for expanding into Saudi Arabia
Ogram, a leader in flexible staffing solutions, is excited to announce the successful closure of its latest KSA expansion round, led by Oraseya Capital, the venture capital arm of Dubai Integrated Eco...
SBWC to support women entrepreneurs at Expand North Star 2024
The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is sponsoring female-led startups at the upcoming Expand North Star 2024 event, and the anticipated ‘Supernova Challenge 2.0’ pitch competition, taking place ...