IGA signs partnership agreement with Beyon Connect to launch an enhanced eKey system

As part of its commitment to fostering digital innovation and advancing eServices in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has partnered with Beyon Connect, a subsidiary of Beyon Group, to launch an enhanced eKey system. In alignment with the Information & eGovernment Authority efforts to improve the existing eKey, this partnership […]

Real estate fintech platform Stake secures $14mln in Series A funding

Stake, the leading digital platform for real estate investment, today announced that they have raised $14 million in funding led by MEVP (Middle East Venture Partners), along with Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest VC’s, Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Investor, Al Jomaih Holding, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest family conglomerates, and […]

Mbank and Policybazaar.ae partner to empower customers with seamless access to insurance solutions

Mbank, a leading digital bank in the UAE, and Policybazaar.ae, the UAE’s premier online insurance aggregator, announced a ground-breaking partnership that redefines insurance access for individuals and SMEs in the digital age. This first-of-its-kind service empowers Mbank customers to seamlessly explore, compare, and purchase car, health, travel, and life insurance products directly from the Mbank […]

Lush Cosmetics UAE and The Waste Lab: Leading cosmetic sustainability with pioneering composting initiative

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics (UAE) proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with The Waste Lab, setting a new standard in sustainable practices within the cosmetics industry across the Middle East. This collaboration highlights Lush’s commitment to environmental responsibility and its initiative to incorporate regenerative practices throughout its operations. The Waste Lab, a start-up led by innovative women […]

Emirati graduates’ career optimism surpasses global averages, CFA Institute survey reveals

The CFA Institute’s 2024 Global Graduate Outlook Survey, which interviewed 500 nationals in the UAE, reveals that Emirati graduates continue to exhibit a significantly more positive career outlook compared to their global counterparts. The 2024 survey highlights that an impressive 92% of Emirati graduates feel confident about their future career prospects, surpassing the global average […]

Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem value soars 28% in world’s most comprehensive research by Startup Genome

Abu Dhabi has ranked as the fastest-growing emerging ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), marking a 28% growth in ecosystem value in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network launched today at London Tech Week. The GSER, powered by the world’s most quality-controlled dataset […]

BlackRock appoints Head of UAE

BlackRock today announced the appointment of Mohammad Al Fahim as Managing Director and Head of the UAE to lead Client Business in the UAE, Oman and Bahrain. The dynamic growth in the Middle East market continues to drive high demand for portfolio management and technology solutions. Mr. Al Fahim will lead all aspects of BlackRock’s […]

Sharjah rises to 4th in the GCC region and 7th in MENA in 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings

Sharjah’s status as an entrepreneurial haven has been reaffirmed after the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) revealed the emirate being 4th in the GCC, and 7th in the MENA region’s startup ecosystem rankings. The Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network standings, announced at London Tech Week, put Sharjah two spots higher than in 2023 due to the emirate’s […]