Apparel Group, global retail leader, is proud to announce signing a partnership agreement with esteemed British heritage and lifestyle brand, Barbour. This strategic alliance will see Barbour make its debut in six key markets: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. The first Barbour store is set to open in Dubai by the […]
DEEPAL, the dynamic technology-driven digital new energy brand, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with AL TAYER MOTORS, a leading luxury car dealership group in the UAE. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in DEEPAL’s journey to bring its innovative products to the UAE market, offering local consumers a cutting-edge new energy driving experience. The […]
Ziina, the UAE’s leading financial platform supporting consumers and businesses, today announced that it has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by US-based Altos Ventures. Other top-tier investors participating in this round include Fintech Collective, Avenir Growth, Activant Capital, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, MEVP, and Jabbar Internet Group. This significant funding […]
In a move that significantly expands its capabilities in the IoT space, Trasna Holdings, specialising in IoT communications, has acquired Workz, a pioneer in cloud-based eSIM solutions. The acquisition positions Trasna as one of the leading providers of current and future mobile IoT technologies such as SIM, eSIM and SoC. Trasna, headquartered in Ireland and […]
Astra Tech, the MENA region’s leading consumer technology holding group, has launched the Botim Payroll Solution—the UAE’s first fully digital payroll solution offering real-time salary processing, in compliance with the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS). The new innovative platform is set to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a more streamlined and integrated approach […]
S Eleven Educational, the leading investment company specializing in development and growth through investing in innovative educational projects and initiatives, by partnering with top global experts to achieve a qualitative leap in the education sector, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Unipal, a leading provider of exclusive student benefits. This partnership is set […]
Cercli (www.cercli.com), the unified modern platform for MENA businesses to hire, manage and pay their global workforce, has raised $4 million in a seed round led by Silicon Valley-headquartered Afore Capital. This milestone deal marks Afore’s MENA debut, with the investment being allocated from its $150 million fund III. Cercli’s seed round also had participation from […]
SNB Capital, the largest asset manager and investment bank in the region, has announced its role as lead investor in a series “A” investment round of SAR 65 million for Malaa Technologies, a Saudi fintech company. Commenting on the investment, SNB Capital CEO Rashed Sharif said, “This investment aligns with one of our strategic objectives […]
LEOS Developments, the distinguished British-born international property developer, is pleased to announce the official unveiling of its latest project, Knightsbridge with a gross development value of AED 1.75 billion located in the heart of Meydan in District 11. The project, set to redefine luxury living, marks the commencement of the first climate adaptative wellness community […]
Tarabut, the first and largest regulated open banking platform in the MENA region, today announced the acquisition of London-based Vyne, a real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments platform for online businesses. This strategic acquisition, which has been approved by both the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), bolsters Tarabut’s ability to deliver […]
