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Snap appoints Antoine Challita as UAE Country Head
Snap Inc. today announced the appointment of Antoine Challita as UAE Country Head where he will oversee the development and execution of Snap’s business and commercial strategy while driving inn...
Dubai Chambers launches Chamber Benchmarking Tool
Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Chambers Federation (WCF), launched the Chamber Benchmarking Tool, which enables chambers of commerce to...
Ajman NuVentures opens a representative office in Dubai
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) has announced the opening of its representative office in Dubai in collaboration with FDI Zone to attract entrepreneurs. This strategic expansion enhances the...
Seraya raises $1.8 million in seed funding
Seraya, the Dubai-based hospitality startup creating a new standard in premium serviced accommodation, has raised $1.8 million in seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $2.15 million. The ...
RICH unveils outsource marketing service in the region
The veteran marketing executive Mike Rich launches RICH, one of the region’s first CMO-led marketing agencies. RICH introduces “outsourced marketing departments” – fully managed team...
Hub71 welcomes record AI startups in latest cohort
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has onboarded its most AI-intensive cohort to date, welcoming 26 high-growth startups to its 17th Cohort. Together, these companies have raised over USD...
BCG, DFF and WGS unveils paradigm shift in global RDI
GCC governments are pinpointing Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) as pivotal to their national strategies, emphasizing the need for significant shifts in policy and engagement to adapt to th...
WheelsOn raises $12.5 million in latest funding round
WheelsOn, the UAE’s mobile-first car rental platform, has closed a $12.5 million funding round, including $2.2 million in equity from a group of MENA-focused private investors, including partners of X...
NAMA strengthens women’s role in financial stability
As Emirati women take on a growing role in the UAE’s economy, their impact is increasingly visible in business and finance. By 2024, women made up 46% of the workforce in the UAE and owned more than 1...