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New angel investor network, Peleset Angels backs Palestinian startups
A new angel investor network has entered the Palestinian startup ecosystem, Peleset Angels which is striving to support early-stage Palestinian startups. With a focus on empowering resilient founders,...
GoDaddy launches .AI domain extension in the UAE
GoDaddy today announced the launch of the .AI domain extension in the UAE. This exciting addition opens up a world of opportunities for individuals, developers, startups, and research institutions, al...
ESET Research discovers a new cyberespionage group
ESET Research has discovered a new cyberespionage group, MoustachedBouncer. It is named after its presence in Belarus and is aligned with the interests of the local government. Active since at least 2...
Flast6Labs lunches new construction technology accelerator program in Egypt
Flat6Labs, has launched the “Makers” ConTech Accelerator Program in partnership with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners). The program is the first-ever construction-focused accel...
Saudi-based fintech startup, Wadaie secures funding in pre-seed round
Saudi-based fintech startup, Wadaie announced that it has successfully secured investment in a pre-seed funding round led by RZM Investments, along with Bunat Ventures and several prominent Saudi ange...
Check Point to acquire a cybersecurity startup, Perimeter 81
Check Point is all set to acquire a Security Service Edge (SSE) startup, Perimeter 81. With this acquisition, Check Point will help organizations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote...
Fawry and Tamatem Plus offers enhanced e-payment experience to Egyptian gamers
Egypt’s e-payment solutions provider Fawry has entered into a strategic partnership with Tamatem Plus to offer Egyptian gamers easy and seamless access to the market through enhanced e-payment s...
Sony and Zoom brings video conferencing to BRAVIA TVs
Sony Middle East and Africa announced that Zoom Video Communications, Inc. will be coming to Sony’s BRAVIA TVs that are compatible with BRAVIA CAM. This partnership will allow users to easily co...
Moove raises funding from Mubadala and BlackRocK to fuel global expansion
Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech has secured $76m in new funding, consisting of $28m in equity from new and existing investors, in a process led by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala...