Startups

Funding Question: Raise Money and Scale or Stay Small and Sell Early?

Tech start-ups are raising more “quick hit” financing rounds than ever before, according to NewYork-based capital venture data intelligence provider CB Insights.

A US-Based Startup is Working on a Hoverboard and Plans to Launch it in 2015

Ever wanted to soar on a board like Marty McFly? You may soon be able to do just that. It will cost you only $10,000, and require a metal floor beneath you.

Ooredoo and Arab Mobile App Challenge Host Acceleration Events in Qatar

Ooredoo and the Applied Innovation Institute have hosted the first in a series of “Acceleration Events” in Qatar

Youth Drive Digital Disruption at GITEX Technology Week

As increased Internet connectivity, time spent online, and social media usage spawn huge growth in regionally-produced mobile apps,

DSOA Launches ‘The Entrepreneur Day’ Competition

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has launched ‘The Entrepreneur Day Business Plan Competition’.

Turning Music into Business

My Startup World speaks to Jeff Maximum, the CEO of One Vision Records about his entrepreneurial journey thus far.

Huawei Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor for Inaugural TiECon 2014

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has confirmed its support as Platinum sponsor of the upcoming TIECon 2014,

Carmudi Launches Android App in Middle East

Carmudi, the online car classified, is all set to change the experience of shopping for car enthusiasts in the Middle East with the launch of its Android mobile application

AstroLabs Launches Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub in Dubai

Middle East entrepreneurship platform, AstroLabs, announced today the launch of the region’s first Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub, AstroLabs Dubai, at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Franc...