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The agreement will give businesses in the Shams community access to services covering account opening, payments, collections, invoicing, payroll and expense management

Comfi AI serves more than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises across the MENA region

While early-stage Free Zone enquiries saw a temporary dip in March, committed investors continued to progress with company setups and renewals, pointing to a longer-term commitment to GCC markets

Founder Joey Chaaya shares how the brand is leveraging its newfound visibility to scale grooming services, optimise its tech stack, and lead a “pet-first” movement across the UAE.

SMEs are beginning to adopt tools that help them personalise content, streamline customer interactions and scale their presence across platforms

Proptech startup Gllit’s co-founder explains how technology, AI-powered tools, and a growing base of digital-first users are reshaping how property transactions

The MD – MEA for Fynd shares how the unified commerce platform is building momentum in the UAE while eyeing Saudi Arabia as its next frontier  

Fresh off a $500,000 funding round, the co-founders of Rentify share their vision for scaling operations, bridging gaps in the traditional rental process, and positioning Rentify as the region’s go-to rental ecosystem

Over the next five to 10 years, Sparklo aims to collect more than 50 per cent of all plastic bottles consumed in at least five of its operating countries

Here’s what these decision-makers say were their biggest red flags — and green lights — when it comes to how they evaluate startup founders