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Amam Ventures Launches in Jordan to Back Impactful SMEs

10 May 2021
The launch is the first step towards a full-fledged fund with a target of $30 [...]
National Bank of Bahrain New Lending Scheme ‘Tamweel Al Watani’

National Bank of Bahrain New Lending Scheme ‘Tamweel Al Watani’

06 May 2021
The scheme supports SMEs with their sustainability goals while boosting cash flow [...]
Google Announces Second MENA Tech-Startup Accelerator Programme

Google Announces Second MENA Tech-Startup Accelerator Programme

06 May 2021
Selected startups will be paired with relevant experts from Google and the industry [...]
Meet the Finalists of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards 2021

Meet the Finalists of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards 2021

06 May 2021
Already shaping up to be one of the biggest date on the entrepreneurial [...]
Startups Invited to 'Shape African Cities of Tomorrow'

Startups Invited to 'Shape African Cities of Tomorrow'

05 May 2021
The programme is a six-month accelerator that provides support to 10 high-potential [...]
Goodwell Investments Launches New Private Equity Fund in Africa

Goodwell Investments Launches New Private Equity Fund in Africa

05 May 2021
This new multi sector private equity fund will focus on inclusive growth and [...]
Google Startups Accelerator Africa Opens Applications

Google Startups Accelerator Africa Opens Applications

05 May 2021
The three-month online programme looks to help high potential Seed to Series A tech [...]
Dubai Launches State-of-the-Art Food Tech Valley

Dubai Launches State-of-the-Art Food Tech Valley

03 May 2021
Looking to bolster food security and innovation in UAE, the new state-of-the-art [...]
Andra PR Announces 2021 FinTech Series to Take Place This May

Andra PR Announces 2021 FinTech Series to Take Place This May

28 Apr 2021
Launched in 2019 in partnership with the Capital Club, the FinTech Series has since [...]
GIZ Egypt, MSMEDA & Changelabs to Launch 'The VC University' Programme

GIZ Egypt, MSMEDA & Changelabs to Launch 'The VC University' Programme

28 Apr 2021
Endure Capital, GIZ Egypt, and Changelabs will work with potential fund managers to [...]
Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Opens Applications for 2021

Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Opens Applications for 2021

27 Apr 2021
Over a ten-year period, ABH will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs and allocate [...]
UAE's E-Commerce Marketplace Tradeling Partners with China's JD.com

UAE's E-Commerce Marketplace Tradeling Partners with China's JD.com

25 Apr 2021
The agreement stipulates that Tradeling will list brands and products from JD.com [...]
Canada's Bitcoin Fund Becomes MENA's First Indexed Cryptocurrency Fund

Canada's Bitcoin Fund Becomes MENA's First Indexed Cryptocurrency Fund

22 Apr 2021
The Bitcoin Fund, which was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2020, has [...]
Community Jameel Launches New Fund to Tackle Infectious Diseases

Community Jameel Launches New Fund to Tackle Infectious Diseases

22 Apr 2021
KSA's Community Jameel and Imperial College London have launched a new fund which [...]
Bahrain to Host First Virtual Royal Investment Summit in May 2021

Bahrain to Host First Virtual Royal Investment Summit in May 2021

20 Apr 2021
The two-day event will include content from over 40 global entrepreneurs to discuss [...]
Emirates NBD’s E20. & MoniMove to Offer SMEs Innovative Solutions

Emirates NBD’s E20. & MoniMove to Offer SMEs Innovative Solutions

18 Apr 2021
The collaboration is aligned with Emirates NBD’s digital strategy as the bank [...]
Amazon Payment Services Waives Service Fees for SMEs in Egypt

Amazon Payment Services Waives Service Fees for SMEs in Egypt

17 Apr 2021
To support the Central Bank of Egypt's initiative to prop up small local [...]
MoU Signed Between Qatari QSTP and Innovation Cafe

MoU Signed Between Qatari QSTP and Innovation Cafe

17 Apr 2021
Qatar Science & Technology Park has signed an MoU with Doha-based Innovation Café [...]
SPARK and Integrated Dawiyat to Advance Industry 4.0 Technology

SPARK and Integrated Dawiyat to Advance Industry 4.0 Technology

16 Apr 2021
King Salman Energy Park are looking to integrate cutting-edge Industry 4.0 [...]
MENA Startups Raised $170 Million in March 2021

MENA Startups Raised $170 Million in March 2021

11 Apr 2021
Regional startups foreshadow a promising year, having made $170 million as of March [...]
‘Sheraa’ and ‘Invest’ to Boost Sharjah’s Startup Footprint

‘Sheraa’ and ‘Invest’ to Boost Sharjah’s Startup Footprint

10 Apr 2021
Sharjah-based Sheraa and Invest are paving the way for a series of joint strategic [...]
Lebanese Edtech Snykers Rebrands as Ostaz Following Acquisition

Lebanese Edtech Snykers Rebrands as Ostaz Following Acquisition

08 Apr 2021
Expansion beckons for the four year-old startup, after it was acquired by global [...]
Aramco to Launch Digital Innovation Centre with AR Startup Magic Leap

Aramco to Launch Digital Innovation Centre with AR Startup Magic Leap

30 Mar 2021
The US augmented reality specialist already has links with KSA, having received a [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards

Everything You Need to Know About Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards

25 Mar 2021
Nominations are now open for the maiden edition of what is already proving to be [...]
Kuwait’s First You Talent Incubator VO to Launch in Summer 2021

Kuwait’s First You Talent Incubator VO to Launch in Summer 2021

23 Mar 2021
The ambitious new project will offer academic courses, an all-inclusive studio and [...]
DMCC Opens it Doors To Crypto Firms to Develop Crypto & Blockchain Hub

DMCC Opens it Doors To Crypto Firms to Develop Crypto & Blockchain Hub

23 Mar 2021
The move comes as part of an MoU signed between DMCC and the Securities and [...]
Dtec & OQAL Angel Investors Partner to Develop Tech Ecosystem in GCC

Dtec & OQAL Angel Investors Partner to Develop Tech Ecosystem in GCC

20 Mar 2021
An MoU will see both organisations provide mutual support for tech startups under [...]
Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre Launched in Dubai's Business Bay

Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre Launched in Dubai's Business Bay

17 Mar 2021
Launched by Dubai SME, the centre will offer specialised services and work places, [...]
'Factory One' Training Programmes Launched to Empower SMEs in Qatar

'Factory One' Training Programmes Launched to Empower SMEs in Qatar

11 Mar 2021
The Qatari Development Bank is doing its part to help small and medium enterprises [...]
UAE Signs Deal with Spain to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Tech

UAE Signs Deal with Spain to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Tech

10 Mar 2021
UAE’s Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology has signed an MoU with Spain’s [...]
SRTI Park Launches MEA Energy Hub to Accelerate Energy Solutions

SRTI Park Launches MEA Energy Hub to Accelerate Energy Solutions

02 Mar 2021
The Sharjah-based hub will look to bring all corners of the region to tackle [...]
Meet the Winners of the French-Egyptian Startup Competition

Meet the Winners of the French-Egyptian Startup Competition

18 Feb 2021
Over one year, 150 applicants and a pandemic later, the winners of the first [...]
KSA’s Savola Group Launches CVC Fund to Invest in Tech-Enabled Food & Retail Startups

KSA’s Savola Group Launches CVC Fund to Invest in Tech-Enabled Food & Retail Startups

17 Feb 2021
The decades-old conglomerate is looking to the new wave of innovation, particularly [...]
Dubai Launches Digital Platform to Streamline Startup Registration

Dubai Launches Digital Platform to Streamline Startup Registration

06 Feb 2021
‘Invest Dubai’ offers instant licenses and a whole library of information, as the [...]
2021 Changelabs Jordan Fintech Demo Day: The Who, What, Where and Why

2021 Changelabs Jordan Fintech Demo Day: The Who, What, Where and Why

01 Feb 2021
With this being the first accelerator of its kind in the untapped Levantine nation, [...]
Abu Dhabi Named Safest City on Earth: Why it Bodes Well for the Local Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi Named Safest City on Earth: Why it Bodes Well for the Local Ecosystem

26 Jan 2021
Being the safest city on Earth is sure to attract expats and tourists, but it will [...]
Jada Fund of Funds Signs Agreement with Merak Capital to Support Early-Stage Tech Startups in KSA

Jada Fund of Funds Signs Agreement with Merak Capital to Support Early-Stage Tech Startups in KSA

17 Jan 2021
As Saudi Arabia marches towards a more diversified and tech-focused economy, Jada [...]
ADIO Opens Offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Beijing and More

ADIO Opens Offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Beijing and More

17 Jan 2021
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office has launched offices in eight different cities, as [...]
Fintech for a Future: Why Changelabs' Jordan Accelerator Has Come at the Right Time

Fintech for a Future: Why Changelabs' Jordan Accelerator Has Come at the Right Time

11 Jan 2021
As the first fintech accelerator if its kind in Jordan, Changelabs' latest [...]
Egypt to Begin Implementation of MENA’s Biggest Digital Transformation Project for Businesses

Egypt to Begin Implementation of MENA’s Biggest Digital Transformation Project for Businesses

05 Jan 2021
First announced almost one year ago, the project is set to kick off its first [...]
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Derq Raises $500,000 to Push Road Safety AI in Saudi Arabia

The startup's AI read safety technology is expected to be utilised as part of big transformation plans in Makkah. [...]

Amam Ventures Launches in Jordan to Back Impactful SMEs

The launch is the first step towards a full-fledged fund with a target of $30 million. [...]

Egypt’s EdVentures Wins ‘MENA Education Investors of the Year’ Award

The award from UK publication, Corporate Vision, sheds light on exemplary education and training practices and investment. [...]

Minimum Wage Increase May Be Introduced in Egypt's Private Sector

The Council for Higher Wages may soon raise the minimum wage in Egypt's private sector to EGP 2,400 a month thereby matching the wage hike [...]

Saudi E-commerce Startup Retailo Raises Record $6.7M Seed Investment

The funds come less than a year after Retailo raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed round, bringing the E-commerce marketplace startup’s total [...]

Google Announces Second MENA Tech-Startup Accelerator Programme

Selected startups will be paired with relevant experts from Google and the industry at large to help solve identified problems. [...]

KSA's Falak Investment Hub Graduates Second Cohort of Eight Startups

In a matter of four months the batch grew by 290% and achieved 35% MoM growth, all while creating 126 jobs. [...]

Amazon Payment Services Waives Service Fees for SMEs in Egypt

To support the Central Bank of Egypt's initiative to prop up small local businesses, Amazon Payment Services will waive all account setup [...]

Google Startups Accelerator Africa Opens Applications

The three-month online programme looks to help high potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Africa during their critical growth [...]

GIZ Egypt, MSMEDA & Changelabs to Launch 'The VC University' Programme

Endure Capital, GIZ Egypt, and Changelabs will work with potential fund managers to refine their knowledge of the industry through tailored [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the 10 Startups Chosen for the First ‘Google for Startups Accelerator’ in MENA

Out of over 500 startups, only 10 have been chosen for the tech giant's first ever MENA accelerator, as it seeks to identify the most [...]

Fatafeat Launches World’s First Fully Arabic Cooking Course App

The Arabic cooking channel found that two thirds of Egyptians lack confidence in the kitchen, inspiring the launch of the ‘Genius Kitchen’ [...]

A US Firm Is Turning Air into Bottled Water in the UAE Desert

The company could hold the key to producing large amounts of sustainable water in one of the region’s most arid lands, using only renewable [...]

Egyptian Book Summary App Akhdar Raises Six-Figure Investment from EdVentures

The startup will look to expand its library and introduce new smart learning experiences. [...]

Hacking Women’s Online Safety, How Arab Women Technologists Are Taking on the Challenge

Google’s Women Techmakers program brought 35 women tech experts from the Arab World to hack the issue of online violence, and raise [...]

Derq Raises $500,000 to Push Road Safety AI in Saudi Arabia

The startup's AI read safety technology is expected to be utilised as part of big transformation plans in Makkah. [...]

Amam Ventures Launches in Jordan to Back Impactful SMEs

The launch is the first step towards a full-fledged fund with a target of $30 million. [...]

Egypt’s EdVentures Wins ‘MENA Education Investors of the Year’ Award

The award from UK publication, Corporate Vision, sheds light on exemplary education and training practices and investment. [...]

Minimum Wage Increase May Be Introduced in Egypt's Private Sector

The Council for Higher Wages may soon raise the minimum wage in Egypt's private sector to EGP 2,400 a month thereby matching the wage hike [...]

Saudi E-commerce Startup Retailo Raises Record $6.7M Seed Investment

The funds come less than a year after Retailo raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed round, bringing the E-commerce marketplace startup’s total [...]

UK Ride-Hailing App UVA to Launch in Egypt in June

Set to launch across Cairo and Giza, the first phase is set to kick-off with 3,000 on-boarded drivers. [...]

Pangea’s Scale-Up Programme Opens Applications for African Startups

Startups selected for the-18 month program will gain access to funding between $500k and $3 million. [...]

UAE-Based nybl Acquires Mexico’s Visual Data Mining Platform Nubila

nybl is already trailblazing across multiple sectors in the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, India, and the U.S. [...]

UAE’s CE-Ventures to Double VC Investments to $272m by 2022

Crescent Enterprises is doubling down on new funds for high-growth, tech-enabled businesses. [...]

$2 Million African Agritech Prize Now Accepting Applications

As part of the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize programme, the competition will ask teams to demonstrate their entries in field tests. [...]

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