Lune – a UAE-based data start-up co-founded by Helal Tariq Lootah, an Emirati entrepreneur, and Alexandre Soued – today announced it has successfully raised USD850,000 in its pre-seed round backed by Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), Flat6Labs, and several angel investors. The company, which unlocks unprecedented insight from consumers’ financial transactions, already operates across the […]
Neobanks, often referred to as challenger banks operate under the umbrella of mainstream finance but are supercharging specific services long associated with veteran institutions such as retail banks, payment providers, and international wire services. These financial service providers operate online entirely, with no physical presence apart from office space in the offline world. Estimates now […]
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) continues to build on this year’s events industry momentum as the final two months of the year bring a packed Q4 calendar to a close. Upcoming legacy events are set to further boost the sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy with the 2022 edition of GITEX Global having establishing a new […]
The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) announced today that it has received a record-breaking of close to 800 award entries from regional public relations agencies and in-house communications departments for this year’s premier awards gala event. The annual MEPRA Awards is the most coveted event of its kind and is open to all Middle […]
The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) have unveiled the winners of Pitch@MBRCGI. Out of the 300 projects submitted, 21 innovative projects were shortlisted at GITEX, and two of those projects were selected as the winners of the competition. Pitch@MBRCGI, launched in September, embodies the […]
Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that in a sample of 40,000 public companies, approximately only 30% report at least one quantitative sustainability metric. As further requirements under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) come into force in fewer than 70 days, lack of available reported data may necessitate the […]
Phoenix Technology, one of the leading cryptocurrency mining hardware retailers, is eyeing global expansion in 2023 – after achieving unprecedented success in 2021/2022. The company behind the installation of the largest mining farm in the Middle East is spreading its roots beyond the region. The team is developing a large-scale site in the US that […]
Exciting things are happening at the award-winning Meydan Free Zone! To better serve its clients and business partners with more space, faster processing, and innovative solutions, the world’s leading and the UAE’s only 24/7, 100% Digital Free Zone, Meydan Free Zone, is expanding with a brand new office. With stunning views of the race course […]
Kitch-In, an innovative food provider headquartered in Dubai, is set to expand its portfolio with the launch of ten new brands. Driving innovation and sustainability through manufacturing its own food, Kitch-In boasts a vast and diverse portfolio of the region’s favourite brands. In partnership with global hospitality leader Accor Group and restaurant experts, Bulldozer Group, […]
TAWAL, the leading integrated ICT infrastructure provider in the Kingdom, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). As part of the agreement, TAWAL will provide ICT infrastructure solutions to be used within the city. These solutions will improve the efficiency of KAEC’s telecommunications network through the application of best practices […]
