UAE
Saudi Arabia’s erad secures $33mln debt financing
erad, the Riyadh-headquartered alternative financing platform for SMEs, has raised $33 million in debt financing to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC. The round was led by ...
UAE all set to become the Startup Capital of the World
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign, a strategic initiative a...
PaySelect to revolutionise the payment industry in UAE
PaySelect, the UAE’s first independent digital platform dedicated to simplifying the search for payment solutions, has launched with fifteen leading payment providers already on board. Designed ...
Emirati-founder unveils lifestyle booking platform, iReserved in the UAE
In a significant leap for the UAE’s tech and hospitality sectors, iReserved, the first smart lifestyle booking platform purpose-built for premium venues, is making its market debut. The Emirati-...
RAKEZ deepens China investment links with four-city tour
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone) has successfully concluded a high-level strategic tour across four major Chinese cities—Shenzhen, Ningxia, Xiamen, and Hangzhou—led by Group CEO Ramy Jallad.
500 Global and Creators HQ launches Creators Ventures Accelerator to promote creator-led startups worldwide
500 Global and the UAE’s content creator hub, Creators HQ, announced a strategic partnership to launch the Creators Ventures Accelerator, which identifies and incubates the most promising creato...
Snap appoints Antoine Challita as UAE Country Head
Snap Inc. today announced the appointment of Antoine Challita as UAE Country Head where he will oversee the development and execution of Snap’s business and commercial strategy while driving inn...
NAMA strengthens women’s role in financial stability
As Emirati women take on a growing role in the UAE’s economy, their impact is increasingly visible in business and finance. By 2024, women made up 46% of the workforce in the UAE and owned more than 1...
Influencers top the list for worst reputation in the UAE
According to Insight Discovery’s seventh annual Worst Reputation in the UAE survey, for the first time, social media influencers have been ranked as the UAE’s most distrusted profession. Influencers o...