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Global concerns weigh on cryptocurrencies
Denys Peleshok, Head of Asia at CPT Markets predicted that cryptocurrencies could come under pressure as traders continue to consider the potential weakness in the US and European economies. Both econ...
Applications open in Jordan for Visa Everywhere Initiative for fintech startups
Applications are now open in Jordan for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative solutions to solve tomo...
UAE’s first startup funding show set to premiere soon
HPPL, in association with NKN Media has announced the launch of The Falcons, UAE’s first startup funding show that will support startups in raising funds on the spot. Aiming to give wings to inn...
11 startups in MENA selected for migrants accelerator program
11 startups operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been selected to join Village Capital’s Financial Solutions for Migrants program, an accelerator for impact-driven startups...
Tunisian startup, CoaChess secures pre-seed funding from Omicrone
Tunisian startup, CoaChess announced to have secured a pre-seed round of funding of over $190,000 from its new French investor and startup builder, Omicrone.
UAE launches Make it in the Emirates Startup Competition
UAE’s Ministry of the Industry and Advanced Technology announced the launch of Make it in the Emirates Startup Competition, in line with UAE Net Zero 2050 and the UAE’s direction towards s...
Yspot shares insights into attracting and retaining youth at workplace
As young professionals enter and exist in the modern workforce, it is critical to identify factors that can influence their productivity, performance and success. In the digital age, the youth are tra...
Fatima Al Blooshi joins Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council
The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, has appointed Fatima Helal Al Blooshi as a Director of the Council, to lead the development of women’s role in the pri...
New IBA report outlines fintech regulatory frameworks
A new report from the International Bar Association Banking Law Committee (IBA BLC), provides an overview of the financial technology (fintech) regulatory frameworks of 39 jurisdictions acrossAfrica, ...