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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...
Etihad Airways, ADBWC to support 25,000 women-owned SMEs
Etihad Airways has teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC) to support the 25,000 women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the capital. Etihad will consider member...
400k Linux servers compromised for cryptocurrency theft and financial gains
ESET Research released today its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns, which is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers i...
Dubai all set to host world’s biggest AI prompt challenge
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship, the world’s biggest AI prompt challenge, will be held at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future on May 20th and 21st, 2024.
UAE-based Rent Now, Pay Later startup, Keyper raises $34 million
Leading UAE Proptech startup Keyper announces a pre-series A capital raise of $4 million in equity and $30 million in Shariah-compliant Sukuk financing.
Tau Capital invests in air-to-water technology company Airwater
Airwater Co., a global air-to-water technology company, announced funding from Abu Dhabi-based venture capital firm Tau Capital. Tau Capital invests in groundbreaking technologies, empowering pioneers...