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Former Yahoo CEO’s new venture Dazzle AI raises $8M
Dazzle AI, a new company founded by entrepreneur, executive, and former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, announced it has raised $8 million in seed funding at a $35 million post-money valuation. The round was...
SEF 2026 unveils masterclass series for founders
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) is expanding its support for founders by introducing a series of masterclasses designed to equip entrepreneurs, creators, and early‑stage startups with...
ITIDA, 500 Global mark three years of startup impact
Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase, driven by stronger institutional partnerships and rising founder ambition. A central force in this progress is the three‑year collaboration b...
Sohar International empowers Omani Entrepreneurs
Sohar International has signed a series of MoUs to establish a unified national cooperation framework supporting the creation of the Consumer Cooperative Society—an integrated pathway that guides Oman...
42 Abu Dhabi, ADGM Academy to advance digital skills
42 Abu Dhabi has signed an MoU with ADGM Academy to advance digital skills development and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s technology talent pipeline. The partnership aligns both institutions’ commitment to ex...
500 Global expands in Africa, backs Digital Morocco 2030
500 Global announced it has been selected to support the Ministry-led Startup VB initiative, a flagship program under the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. This announcement marks a significant milestone...
RAKEZ signs MoU with Russia-UAE Business Council
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russia-UAE Business Council (RUBC) to strengthen cooperation, expand bilateral trade and support ...
Luma AI unveils Ray3 Modify for real‑actor AI workflows
Luma AI, the frontier artificial intelligence company building multimodal AGI, introduced Ray3 Modify – a next-generation workflow that allows real-life actor performances to be enhanced with AI...
Hub71, Venturewave open new pathways for founders
Hub71 is deepening its collaboration with Ireland’s technology and investment landscape through ongoing bilateral exchanges and a new strategic partnership with Venturewave Capital, one of Ireland’s l...