Dubai welcomes FORT Global, a $2trln family office transformation

Dubai, the hub of financial innovation, proudly stands as the host for the transformative Family Office Roundtable (FORT) Global, a groundbreaking expansion curated by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). The event is set to debut on February 2nd at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, where conventional barriers disappear and provide a stimulating environment […]

Akkrue Capital successfully closed its first round of funding

Akkrue Capital, a non-custodial asset management platform offering a transformational approach to create and execute digital asset strategies across any market chain, successfully concluded its seed funding round in September 2023.  DHF Capital S.A. is a leading Luxembourg based investment management firm, successfully participated in the funding round. DHF Capital S.A. has strategically grown its […]

Global report predicts, by 2026, 80% of enterprises will design and run new digital infrastructure using subscription-based services

By 2026, 80% of new enterprise digital infrastructure investment is forecast to be operated through a subscription-based model, according to the Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2024 released today. GXI 2024 predicts that in order to meet the ever-growing demands of data-dense technologies such as AI, 5G and edge computing, IT decision-makers are increasingly shifting away […]

Qatari fintech startup KARTY secures over $2mln in latest seed round

KARTY, an emerging Qatari fintech startup, has announced the successful completion of a substantial seed funding round, amassing over $2 million dollars, which is equivalent to more than 7.3 million Qatari Riyals. This latest infusion of capital, raised from a variety of local investors, signifies a pivotal moment in KARTY’s trajectory towards making a significant […]

Jahez awarded “Best Places to Work” certification

Jahez announced that it has obtained the Best Places to Work certification in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The company scored impressively in various professional aspects related to employees, especially work environment, career succession, development and training, leadership, and talent management. The certification recognises leading workplaces worldwide and focuses on employee satisfaction about many choices in […]

Edura, the specialized education technology platform, secures pre-seed funding round

Edura, the Egypt-based educational technology startup, announced the successful completion of an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Smart Zone Startups Studio and angel investors. Edura is an interactive educational platform that connects teachers and students through recorded or live interactive lessons. The platform offers innovative services, including interactive educational sessions, online assessments, and recorded […]

Gulf Bank first Kuwaiti bank to partner with Coach Hub

This partnership highlights the significance of investing in Gulf Bank’s leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities Gulf Bank takes pride in its leadership role in the Kuwaiti banking sector, showcased through its partnership with Coach Hub for mentorship programs dedicated to leadership development. This partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to developing leadership in a rapidly […]

Crysp Farms secures $2.25mln ‘pre-series A’ round led by Gate Capital

Crysp Farms, the GCC’s leading innovator and operator of decentralized vertical farms has secured a $2.25 million ‘Pre-Series A’ round structured and led by Gate Capital with participation from regional investors including from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The homegrown ‘Farming as a Service’ provider builds and operates bespoke onsite hydroponic farms catering to hospitality […]