MealPlanet, a UAE-based foodtech startup, has secured $6 million in a seed round. The round was led by regional venture capital firms, including Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), AlTouq Group, Sanabil 500, Faith Capital, Alturki Ventures as well as renowned entrepreneurs Marc Lore and Samih Toukan. Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneur Khalid Baareh, MealPlanet […]
D&B Properties is proud to announce the successful onboarding of more than 20 Emirati real estate agents as part of a new strategic partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This initiative, aimed at supporting the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Program, marks a significant milestone in fostering local talent and enhancing the real estate landscape […]
Aurem, the UAE’s first unified workplace wealth and benefits technology platform, announces its official licensing by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to connect the world for a better financial future. The company is spearheading a new emerging trend of offering long-term employee benefits and investment plans in […]
KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – announced a net profit of KD 11.2 million (US$ 36.5 million) for the first six months of 2024. This represents an 8% increase over the KD 10.4 million (US$ 33.9 million) reported in the corresponding period of 2023. Earnings per share for the first half of the year […]
Aramex, a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services tailored to businesses and consumers, today announced a strategic partnership with FlapKap, MENA’s leading revenue-based financing platform. The collaboration aims to support new and existing Aramex merchants, small and medium e-commerce businesses (SMEs) based in the UAE to obtain a fast and […]
PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based education software in North America, announced continued momentum in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, including new partnerships with leading schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and Lebanon. These schools selected PowerSchool to help achieve some of their top strategic initiatives, such as enhanced […]
The Abu Dhabi Business Centre (ADBC) at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) announced the addition of 30 new activities to the Freelancer Licence. This expansion allows UAE nationals and residents to pursue a wider range of business opportunities, fostering Abu Dhabi’s supportive economic environment that encourages entrepreneurship and facilitates business establishment at […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the leadership skills of Emiratis working in the private and banking sector, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the opening of registration for the second cohort of the “NAFIS LEADERSHIP” program. It’s worth mentioning that ETCC, in collaboration with the UAE Government Leadership Program and […]
ADGM, the international financial centre (IFC) of the UAE’s capital, continues its impressive growth trajectory, reporting exceptional performance in the first half of 2024. As the fastest-growing financial centre and the only jurisdiction with the direct application of the English Common Law in the region, ADGM’s consistent achievements and strategic initiatives are a catalyst to […]
Brands for Less, the leading off-price retailer is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with AI influencers. The brand is set to make history as the first regional retailer to partner with AI Instagram personalities, featuring the first virtual influencer in the GCC, Mayaseen, and Jood, an Arab AI glam star. The recent buzz around AI influencers […]
