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Ola Lind appointed as one of the 2022 Ambassadors by GBBC
The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), has announced the appointment of Ola Lind as one of its 2022 Ambassadors. The Global Blockchain Business Council is an organization advancing the adoptio...
EDB and DIB sign a MoU on credit guarantee scheme offered to the SMEs in the UAE
The Emirates Development Bank [EDB] and Dubai Islamic Bank [DIB] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on credit guarantee scheme offered to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UA...
Slurrp Farm raises $7million in a fresh round of funding
Launched in 2016, children’s millet-based food brand Slurrp Farm has been a pioneer in bringing back the supergrain millet to the centre of plates across India and more recently, the UAE.
Yanmar invests $21m in GetMyBoat
Yanmar Holdings has announced that subsidiary, Yanmar America, has acquired a majority stake in GetMyBoat, the world’s largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, and injected $21m in growth...
Step Conference 2022 opens its doors
Step Conference has opened its 10th edition today in partnership with Dubai Internet City (DIC), the region’s leading hub for tech companies and talent.
ChequeScore app launched to reduce the number of bounced cheques in the UAE
UAE’s Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) announced the launch of ChequeScore, an innovative mobile application that allows both businesses and individuals to instantly know how likely a cheque issue...
OPay Group targets major expansion
OPay with 160 million active users currently generating around $3 billion in monthly transactions is one of the leading mobile payment service provider in Egypt. The company had successfully raised an...
Islamic Fintech startup IMAN, closes $1million in seed funding
An Islamic Fintech startup IMAN, closes $1million in seed funding to introduce a new financial product that is Shariah-compliant in Muslim markets. The new platform uses technology to democratize acce...
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator selects 10 startups
PepsiCo has announced the 10 companies selected for the first MENA edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator programme following a rigorous multi-stage judging process. The programme was launched in partn...