The latest article published by McKinsey & Company, Is MENAP’s budding start-up ecosystem ready to blossom?, explores the unique potential for MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) to become a global start-up ecosystem—and some of the challenges that stand in the way. A growing but still risk-averse ecosystem The MENAP venture ecosystem still has headroom […]
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Introducing Telr split payments: Revolutionizing efficiency and success in dynamic marketplaces
Today, Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has launched Telr Split Payments, a cutting-edge payment solution designed to streamline transactions and empower businesses in dynamic marketplaces. With Telr Split Payments, Merchants in UAE will leave behind the complexities of traditional reconciliation processes and embrace a world of seamless transactions. Telr allows merchants to collect payments […]
Barakah raises $1.5 million Seed round for its food waste solution
Barakah, an innovative online marketplace transforming the way food retailers manage their surplus products, announces the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing a $1.5 million investment. With a rapidly growing base of food retailers and consumers, Barakah has been at the forefront of disrupting how restaurants, bakeries, and groceries monetize their surplus inventory, […]
BD Reaffirms Its Commitment to Advancing Patient Safety on World Patient Safety Day
The Dubai branch of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) a leading global medical technology organization builds upon its ongoing mission to create a resilient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem across the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) region by commemorating World Patient Safety Day 2023. Observed worldwide on September 17th, World Patient Safety […]
Crunchmoms Summit 2023, the only event in the Middle East that champions women’s careers and motherhood
The Crunchmoms Summit – the first and only event in the Middle East focused on supporting women at all stages of their careers and motherhood – will take place on 11 & 12 October at the East West Atelier in The Courtyard at Al Quoz, Dubai. Building on the strength and success of last year’s […]
E-learning initiative: an innovative platform for creatives’ professional development
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the fourth season of its e-learning initiative in partnership with LinkedIn, the largest professional network in the world, to provide free professional development opportunities for members of the creative community in the UAE through the LinkedIn educational platform. LinkedIn offers more than 16,000 specialised educational courses, […]
Invest in Sharjah at the Belt and Road Summit to promote trade and strategic investment cooperation with BRI’s partners
Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) participated at the Belt and Road Summit, which took place in Hong Kong from September 13-14. Invest in Sharjah was represented by HE Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director of Investment Promotion & Support at Invest in Sharjah; Elie […]
Aramco to enter South American retail market with Esmax acquisition
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has agreed to purchase a 100% equity stake in Esmax Distribusción SpA (“Esmax”) from Southern Cross Group, a Latin America-focused private equity company. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Esmax is a leading diversified downstream fuels and lubricants retailer […]
IT Trends Report 2023: Observability Advances Automation and Empowers Innovation, Yet Adoption Still in Early Stages
SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, released the findings of its 2023 IT Trends Report: Lessons From Observability Leaders. The report explores how enterprises can act proactively to maximize the advantages of their observability solutions, integrate best practices into implementations, and mitigate common adoption challenges. The report […]
Factory People and Seven Management team up to deliver Parasol, Beirut’s newest pool club and restaurant in the heart of the city
Factory People and Seven Management have teamed up to deliver a unique concept in the Lebanese landscape, called Parasol. Combining a beachside pool, a vibrant entertainment schedule and a high end F&B concept all into one, Parasol is a concept that is perfect for Beirut’s long summer days, seamlessly transitioning between a daytime and night […]