Startups
Microsoft opens up applications for its GrowthX Accelerator program
In a major boost to the UAE’s vibrant startup ecosystem, Microsoft today announced that applications for its highly anticipated GrowthX Accelerator Program are now open.
DEWA hosts the virtual bootcamp of the Free Electrons Cycle 5 for the first time in Dubai
HE Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, and HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), witnessed the opening of t...
Dubai launches DIFC Innovation Hub to spearhead the growth of FinTech sector
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today officially opened the DIFC Innovation Hub,...
Zeta secures $250m investment from SoftBank
Dubai-based banking tech startup, Zeta, has secured $250m in investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, it announced on May 24.
SCA and MoE launch Fintech Megathon 2021 in the UAE
Under the patronage of H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy (MoE) and Chairman of the Board of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Fintech Megathon 2021 was launched in...
Fincasa enters into an agreement with IMT Business School Dubai
Fincasa has signed an agreement with IMT Business School Dubai, an international business school that will support budding entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in the UAE and help expand the start-u...
IO21 gets selected as a finalist for the Women Tech Founders Program in the MENA region
IO21, the Dubai-based technology company that provides innovative solutions for ideas and industry needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals through its cutting-edge technology, has been sel...
Rizek raises $10 million in a round of series A funding
Rizek the first ‘super app’ for on-demand home services in the country, is proud to reveal that it successfully raised $10 million in a round of series A funding.
Alibaba Cloud and BMW Startup Garage China announce the opening of the Joint Innovation Base
Alibaba Cloud and BMW Startup Garage China announced today the opening of the Joint Innovation Base (officially named “Alibaba Cloud Innovation Center – BMW Startup Garage Joint Innovation Base”...