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Funding Souq closes $2.5 million seed round
Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform Funding Souq has closed a $2.5m seed round with contributions from an arsenal of angel investors including Amal Dokhan (Partner at 500 Global), Omar Aljeraisi,...
Pluto raises $6 million in its seed round
Pluto, corporate spend management startup, raises $6m (AED 22M) in its seed round. The round was led by GFC, with participation from Adapt VC, Soma Capital, Graph Ventures and OldSlip group.
DIFC launches ground-breaking AI and coding license in cooperation with the UAE AI Office
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the launch of a ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding license, in cooperation with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office.
Tech Mahindra announces the launch of TechMVerse
Tech Mahindra today announced the launch of TechMVerse, its Metaverse practice to deliver interactive and immersive experiences in the Metaverse for its customers. With an aim to transform customer ex...
EMPWR announces the launch of a community-oriented digital platform for startup founders and entrepreneurs
EMPWR has announced the upcoming launch of a community-oriented digital platform for start-up founders and entrepreneurs. The announcement was made by Founder Ally Salama on the side-lines of the STEP...
OPay Egypt announces the opening of its first “OPay” store in Egypt
OPay Egypt has announced the opening of its first “OPay” store in Egypt in the Downtown area in the 5th Settlement, to offer all the company’s services and products for individuals and corporates.
Everdome selects Hatta in Dubai as the mission launch site
Everdome, the most hyper-realistic metaverse, has announced the mission launch site will be in the stunning mountainous region of Hatta in Dubai, UAE. Newly-released footage gives users a taste for wh...
Winners for TFF 2022 MENA Agri-Food-Tech Challenge announced
A UAE based company offering a unique solution to water scarcity was announced as winner of the 2022 Thought For Food (TFF) MENA Agri-Food-Tech Challenge at the landmark Food for Future Summit.
HermeticWiper malware hits Ukraine
Hundreds of computers in Ukraine compromised just hours after a wave of DDoS attacks brings down a number of Ukrainian websites.