DEWA keeps pace with Dubai’s development and population growth

 Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides electricity and water services to 3.514 million people living in Dubai according to the highest standards of reliability, availability, efficiency, and quality. This number is expected to reach 5.8 million by 2040. DEWA’s capacity has reached 14,117 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 490 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of […]

The Fashion Kingdom completes a $2.6mln seed round

The Fashion Kingdom (“TFK”), Egypt’s pioneering curated fashion, beauty and home accessories e-commerce marketplace with 360 value proposition for brands, announces the successful completion of a $2.6 million seed funding round. The seed funding round was co-led by CVentures, Egypt’s first corporate venture capital firm and A15, MENA’s leading early-stage venture capital firm which made […]

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with Hamriyah Free Zone & Sharjah Airport International Free Zone

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, has partnered with the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) to support Sharjah exporters and re-exporters to start and grow their international business and secure their receivables globally. The strategic initiative will boost the exports from […]

Egypt Prime Minister witnesses signing ceremony welcoming Bahrain into the industrial partnership for sustainable economic growth

Bahrain has become the fourth country to join the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, which includes the UAE, Jordan, and Egypt. His Excellency Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt witnessed a signing ceremony today in Cairo during a second meeting of the partnership’s Higher Committee. The announcement took place following the 2nd meeting […]

Trend Micro protected Kuwait from over 24mln threats in 2021

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its 2021 annual cybersecurity report: Navigating New Frontiers. The report highlights the growing rate of cyber-attacks by malicious actors on digital infrastructures and individuals in the modern-day hybrid work environment. The report states that globally Trend Micro solutions stopped over 94.2 billion threats in […]

Ruya Partners provides a SAR75mln ($20mln) growth capital investment to Energia

Abu Dhabi-based Ruya Partners (“Ruya”) announced today that it completed a SAR 75 million (USD 20 million) investment into Energia MGCC (“Energia”), a leading temporary power solutions (“TPS”) provider in Saudi Arabia.  Headquartered in Jubail, Energia has a nationwide presence with offices across all major cities, a high-quality fleet, and deep engineering capabilities. The Company […]

Cartona completes $12mln series a fundraise

Cartona, a B2B platform digitizing and empowering all stakeholders of Egypt’s traditional trade market including mom-and-pop stores, FMCG producers, wholesalers, and distributors, announces the successful closing of its $12 million Series A fundraise. The round was led by Silicon Badia – the venture capital firm investing in global technology entrepreneurs, together with the active participation […]

TDF, Ennismore and Al Rajhi capital sign an agreement to establish SAR 1.5bln investment fund in hospitality sector

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) today announced the signing of a tripartite agreement with Ennismore, the world’s largest and fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, and Al Rajhi Capital, one of the leading Asset Managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement aims to establish a hospitality investment fund that will advance lifestyle hotels with a […]