Bitget Research, the research arm of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company Bitget, has released an in-depth report on cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East region. The document delves into key aspects influencing the rate of adoption, as well as their impact on user behavior. Key takeaways: — In 2024, there was an […]
The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) announced that it will launch the ‘National Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises – Government Procurement’ on Tuesday, April 23, 2023, at 9.00 a.m., in the Godolphin ballroom of the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel in Dubai. The objective of the Forum is to enable Emirati entrepreneurs to maximize the competitive […]
Bokra, a Cairo-based fintech, announces the successful closure of its $4.6mn pre-seed round led by DisrupTech Ventures, and SS Capital alongside other investors, setting it to revolutionize wealth management in the MENA region by being the first platform to offer goal-based investment and saving products through asset backed securities. On a mission to democratize wealth […]
The UAE’s mortgage market is experiencing a transformative surge, driven by the substantial interest from non-residents. Constituting between 35% to 40% of overall mortgage bookings, non-residents, hailing primarily from the GCC, UK, US, Germany, and India, are increasingly opting for home loans in the UAE, signalling the country’s appeal as a global investment destination. In […]
Trusity, a leader in online education, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) in the Takween initiative, the UAE’s first after-school learner enrichment program designed to empower Emirati students between the ages 13-18 in public schools through academic reinforcement and skill development. Trusity, one of the key contributors to the […]
Yazle, a global digital media company specializing in innovative and creative digital advertising announced the appointment of Dylan Temple-Heald as its new Regional Commercial Director. With over 18 years of extensive experience in digital marketing across various regions, Dylan brings a wealth of expertise in programmatic marketing, digital strategy, mobile and gaming advertising, brand marketing, […]
HID, the leader in trusted identity solutions, today announces it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. HID’s recent acquisitions of GuardRFID and Connexient have bolstered […]
Photo: Winning CUD students Haider Alhaider, Karen Munzer, Rowan Hassan, Alanoud Altaweel and Aysha Mahmoud Five students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been recognized for their pioneering design projects in the latest edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, announced recently in Switzerland. Alanoud Altaweel and Aysha Mahmoud were named among the winners in the Interior Design […]
Homegrown fine jewellery brand Etika Jewels has partnered with Dutch AI solutions provider Bright River to introduce hyper-realistic computer-generated images to the brand’s e-commerce platform. This groundbreaking partnership signifies the future of e-commerce retail and aims to transform the way customers can experience Etika Jewels pieces on the web, as they are shown hyper realistic […]
Uniqus Consultech, a tech-enabled global platform that offers ESG and Accounting & Reporting Consulting, announced today that it has raised $10 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Nexus Ventures with participation from Sorin Investments. In just over a year of launch, Uniqus has scaled up significantly with offices in eight cities […]
