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PwC Academy, Women Choice launch accelerator program for Saudi women
Women Choice and PwC Academy Middle East proudly launched an innovative accelerator program specifically designed for mid-career Saudi women. The program kicked off with a successful pilot event last ...
Merit secures $12 million in pre-series B funding round
Merit has reported oversubscription in its latest funding round, drawing $12 million against a goal of $5 million in its pre-Series B effort led by Alistithmar Capital i-Cap and followed by existing S...
Adaverse announces strategic investment in Sorbet
Adaverse, the premier venture fund and accelerator in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Sorbet, a cutting-edge Web3 platform designed to redefine the ...
THA and QFC to launch$50mln Digital Assets Venture Studio in Qatar
The Hashgraph Association (THA), the Swiss-based organization at the forefront of global digital enablement, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre to lau...
Saudi Venture Capital invests $30M General Atlantic’s private equity fund
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced an investment of $30M in a private equity fund managed by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor. The fund will focus on investing in high-grow...
RAKEZ launches Growth Series to empower startups and SMEs
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) successfully launched the 2024 edition of its acclaimed Growth Series, which aims to foster the development of startups and SMEs within its vibrant business commun...
Nominations open for the fourth edition of Tally Solutions MSME Honours
Tally Solutions opens nominations for their fourth edition of MSME Honours. The flagship annual property, MSME Honours aims to acknowledge budding businesses and entrepreneurs who have made remarkable...
Palestinian entrepreneur wins the Kuwaiti technology innovators award
Mohammed Kilany is a distinguished Palestinian entrepreneur who has founded six startups, two of which have seen notable success. Kilany currently serves as the CEO of Fanera, the first AI-supported s...
IFC invests $150 million to support Africa’s small and mid-cap companies
IFC announced a $150 million investment in four projects supporting Africa’s small businesses and mid-cap companies. The investments included: An advisory program with Egypt’s Universal He...