Oman’s new licensed ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) financial services provider, QPay, has successfully closed its new round of seed funding, with Cyfr Capital taking the lead as the primary investor. This significant funding round comes as part of Future Fund Oman (FFO)’s strategic mandate to foster and accelerate growth within the country’s fintech sector. […]
talabat Jordan, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, is excited to announce the appointment of Saleem Hammad as its new Managing Director. Saleem’s addition to the team enhances talabat’s continued success. With a vision aligned with the company’s goals, he will guide talabat to new heights, further advancing its growth and […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup scene continues to thrive, with a total of $328.3 million raised across 60 startups in September 2024. According to the latest report by Rasmal, this impressive amount was secured through investments from 36 different investors, signaling growing confidence in the region’s innovative ventures and entrepreneurial talent. Saudi Arabia […]
Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba, Chairman of MHAO Group, visited HE Abdullah Ali Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, during the last day of Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024 that was concluded in Dubai World Trade Centre. The discussions between the two parties focused on enhancing Emiratization in both the public […]
As part of its expansion in the United Arab Emirates, Châteraisé Premium YATSUDOKI has officially opened a new branch at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai. This marks the third location for the esteemed brand, renowned for its high-end Japanese confectionery offerings. The event brought together a distinguished group of dignitaries, underscoring the strong ties between […]
Apparel Group Brand La Vie en Rose, the renowned Canadian lingerie, sleepwear, and swimwear brand, is excited to announce the opening of its newest flagship store at Dubai Mall. This new location marks another significant step in La Vie en Rose’s expansion under Apparel Group’s visionary leadership, providing shoppers in the Middle East with a […]
Veteran banker Suvo Sarkar announced today that his recently launched podcast “Money Majlis” on banking and innovation is now among the top 5 business podcasts streaming from the UAE, and the only podcast in the top ten that is produced locally. The fortnightly podcast, a first of its type in the region, features a regional […]
Salesforce, the global leader in AI customer relationship management (CRM), has officially inaugurated its new office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai Internet City. The company’s expansion in Dubai is part of its commitment to support AI innovation, customer success and growth in the UAE. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency […]
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully supported the expansion of Dubai-based energy drinks company Surge Energy Drink into Azerbaijan. The chamber assisted the company with entering into an agreement to distribute its products in the Azerbaijani market, representing a vital step for the growth […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has recently hosted the annual meeting of its Advisory Council to discuss the chamber’s key initiatives, achievements and future plans. The meeting explored avenues for increasing the chamber’s contribution to achieving Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) goals, which seek […]
