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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 ...
e& UAE brings Copilot for Microsoft M365 to SMBs
e& UAE will bring Copilot for Microsoft M365, the transformative AI tool, to small and medium-sized businesses. Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that integrates with various Microsoft 365 applic...
Iraq’s Orisdi secures six-figure bridge round funding
Leading Iraqi e-commerce platform Orisdi has secured a significant six-figure bridge investment round supported by a consortium of investors, including Al Sharqiya TV Group, Iraq Venture Partners (IVP...
RAKEZ hosts insightful sessions for its SME community
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has hosted the second session in its Growth Series 2024 edition, focusing on empowering entrepreneurs to kickstart their businesses with speed and efficiency. The ...