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CityBlue Hotels invests in Agritech startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed. This platform sources imperfect surplus produce directly from farmers,...
Majority of UAE excited about GenAI
The sentiments towards generative AI (GenAI) are overwhelmingly positive in the UAE, and this enthusiasm aligns with global trends showing high consumer awareness and excitement about AI. According to...
DIFC and du launches du Business Entrepreneurship Programme
du has announced a strategic partnership agreement with DIFC Innovation Hub to launch the ‘du Business Entrepreneurship Programme’, designed to provide substantial support to entrepreneurs and startup...
Riyadh to host one of the world’s best fintech event in September 2024
Tahaluf has announced plans for a major new fintech event, 24 Fintech, to be staged in Riyadh this September. The event aims to rival some of the world’s best financial technology conferences.
Selected startups for Nigeria’s NSIA Prize for Innovation announced
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) announced that it had selected 100 startups to participate in the Accelerator Stage (physical boot camp) of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0) af...
iAccel GBI and IAN bridging opportunities between India and UAE
IAN Group announced its strategic partnership with iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), a go-to-market and startup accelerator, to open up significant opportunities for Middle Eastern investor...
Visa and JoPACC to accelerate fintech development in Jordan
Visa has partnered with Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) to collaborate and empower fintech startups in Jordan and the Levant region, which includes mentoring startups in the second cohor...
TikTok ushers in a new era of creativity bravery
Creative freedom and experimentation are the most critical tools in today’s marketing arsenal to thrive and meet audiences where they are. TikTok is celebrating the brands and creators that have...
Semperis secures $125 Million from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital
Semperis has secured $125 Million in growth financing from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital. Following a $200 million Series C round in 2022 led by KKR, the new $125 million growth financing enables ...