Startups
Dubai Future Foundation launches a new first of its kind initiative in the region
Dubai Future Foundation [DFF] has announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind initiative in the region to encourage and support tech startups to participate in a special challenge to utilize late...
Sheraa connects UAE-based tech founders with network of Emirati angel investors
Nine startups under the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) have forged connections with UAE-based investors at the Emirates Angels Open Day networking session, organ...
Microsoft for Startups in partnership with ADIO welcomes its second cohort of startups to the GrowthX Accelerator program
Microsoft for Startups, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), today welcomed its second cohort of 21 startups to the GrowthX Accelerator program in the region.
UPS hosts the third edition of the Smart Logistics Challenge series at Expo 2020
In support of UAE-based start-ups in the logistics industry, UPS hosted the third edition of the Smart Logistics Challenge series at Expo 2020, together with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and DP World...
Indian edtech startup, KidsBuddy all set to enter the region
KidsBuddy, an education technology start-up from India that was selected by Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) among the few start-ups from India to display their products at the upcoming event, is getti...
Barq EV announces the official launch to start its business in the UAE
The UAE company, “Barq EV”, specialized in the field of smart mobility and logistics solutions, announced today (Friday) the official launch to start its business in the UAE. The startup i...
EDB and Emirati Entrepreneurs Association discuss ways to support Emirati startups and SMEs
In line with its commitment to support the Emirati entrepreneurial ecosystem and boost their contribution to UAE’s economic growth, the Emirates Development Bank [EDB] has received a high-level delega...
NAMA’s Badiri Academy reinforces its support for women entrepreneurs
Continuing with its efforts to empower both aspiring and established entrepreneurs in Sharjah and the UAE with on-ground expertise in running an enterprise, Badiri Education and Development Academy, t...
Shorooq Partners officially launches the second edition of Bedaya Fund II
Shorooq Partners has officially launched the second edition of its seed stage-focused fund, Bedaya Fund II, targeting a fund size of $150 million. Bedaya Fund II is a continuation of the same strategy...