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Startups from Palestine get well-deserved spotlight on Dubai's global stage
A two-day event to introduce regional investors and venture capital funds (VCs) to promising Palestinian startups with export-ready innovations in ... Economy -
Coronavirus: MENA startups hit as deals plunge 67 pct in March, says report
Startup investment deals in MENA plummeted 67 percent in March as the coronavirus pandemic hits investor appetite, according to a report from startup ... Coronavirus -
MENA entrepreneurs stand resilient against coronavirus
When the going gets tough Middle Eastern entrepreneurs stand resilient and better equipped than their global peers to navigate the COVID-19 ... Opinion -
Saudi Arabia is a market that startups ‘really want to focus on:’ Jack Selby
Saudi Arabia “is clearly a market that you really want to focus on,” said Jack Selby, managing director of investment firm Thiel Capital ... Financial Markets -
Saudi startup scene heats up in 2019 with 92 pct increase in deals: Report
2019 witnessed a significant improvement in the Saudi Arabian startup scene with 71 deals taking place, a 92 percent increase compared to 2018, ... Economy -
Fragmented markets are the ‘biggest challenge’ for MENA startups: Wamda Chairman
MENA startups “biggest challenge is how do you scale these businesses while markets are very fragmented,” said Fadi Ghandour, Executive ... Economy -
2019: A record-breaking year for startups in MENA
2019 was a blockbuster year for startups in the Middle East and North Africa with a total funding of $3.8 billion, headlined by Careem, which sold to ... Economy -
Egyptian transport startup Swvl targets expansion in Africa, Asia
Egyptian transport technology startup Swvl will expand into two cities in Pakistan in the next two weeks and begin operations in Nigeria’s ... Technology -
Saudi Arabia’s reforming business landscape
In June Saudi Arabia announced it would be relaxing the 49 percent limit for foreign strategic investors in shares of listed companies. The move came ... Features -
MENA startup funding up 66 percent for first half of 2019: Report
The MENA region’s startup ecosystem is growing, with a 66 percent increase in total funding across all MENA-based startups since H1 2018, ... Economy -
Workplace messaging startup Slack to list on Wall Street
The workplace messaging startup Slack filed documents Friday to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, the latest of a group of richly valued ... Technology -
Lyft seeks to raise some $2 billion in IPO
Lyft said on Monday it would seek to raise some $2 billion in its public share offering, in the first major listing in the ride-hailing sector.The San ... Financial Markets -
Tobacco giant strides into vape market with $13B Juul stake
Altria, one of the world’s biggest tobacco companies, is spending nearly $13 billion to buy a huge stake in the vape company Juul as cigarette ... Financial Markets -
Existential debate in US food industry startups: What is meat?
Can a hamburger or steak be labeled "meat" if it is plant-based? That question has sparked a debate about US food labels as key US cattle ... Features -
Dubai-based startup secures investment from Chelsea FC owner in Initial Coin Offering
The Dubai-based messaging app, Telegram, has attracted several Russian investors, including Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich, since it announced its ... Economy -
Uber dealt blow after EU court classifies it as transport service
Uber should be classified as a transport service and regulated like other taxi operators, the European Union’s top court said in a landmark ... Technology -
How three Saudi women launched a mobile phone repair company
Aljawharah Alqahtani was studying at the Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh when she saw a need for a mobile repair shop tailored ... Technology -
Meet the 100 start-ups from Arab world shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa being held at the Dead Sea in Jordan, this month from May 19-21 will also see a ... Economy -
Bahrain hosts first ‘Get in the Ring’ start-ups regional competition
Bahrain is currently hosting the global "Get in the Ring" start-ups competition for the first time after a strategic partnership was struck ... Technology -
Swedish battery-powered ‘tuk-tuk’ to help beat traffic, pollution
Bzzt, the peer-to-peer Swedish transportation startup, first launched the podtaxi service in Gothenburg during spring 201 Variety -
In a digital world, why do entrepreneurs still need to meet face-to-face?
Research has shown that face-to-face communication really makes the difference Economy -
A fashionista’s digital dream: How to start your online business
Fashion blogger Chloe Grace Allen explains how she dreamt of being her own boss Fashion and beauty -
Mideast start-ups booming, but for how long?
The start-ups that are securing the largest amounts of funding in the region seem to be the ones that cater to a society driven by consumerism... Middle East -
Dubai tech firm launches Twitter auto-reply ‘toolkit’
With the launch of PowerPack, companies now have an opportunity to easily convert any hashtag or emoji into an auto responder Technology -
Saudi Arabia’s ‘former extremists’ to get business support
The agreement aims to enable beneficiaries of the program to be aware of ways on how to establish their small business Features -
In Abu Dhabi, a new start-up ‘accelerator’ promises more success stories
Flat6Labs announces expansion at ADMS 14 and its mandate is to support entrepreneurs with ideas but are not sure how to actualize them Technology -
YouGotaGift taps into Mideast online money-making
A new Dubai based enterprise seeks to revolutionize making money through online shopping in the region Technology -
High time for hi-tech Israelis and Palestinians
Israel has earned her nickname the start-up nation, due to her vibrant entrepreneurship in hi-tech Middle East -
‘Eureeca’ moment as crowdinvesting brings hope to Mideast startups
Using online platforms to sell equity to a large pool of investors could boost Arab businesses, experts say Banking & Finance -
Tech startup boom is the other Arab ‘revolution’, says author
The rise of high-tech businesses in the Middle East is the latest ‘revolution’ to transform the region, according to a Washington-based ... Technology