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How proptech startup Gllit is making property deals as simple as booking a flight

How proptech startup Gllit is making property deals as simple as booking a flight

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

Fynd's Dharmendra Mehta is focused on boosting GCC retail with AI 

Fynd’s Dharmendra Mehta is focused on boosting GCC retail with AI 

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  

Rentiify co-founders Neel & Rashed

Rentify co-founders Rajneel Kumar and Rashed Hareb on AI, flexibility and redefining rentals

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

Maxim Kaplevich , Sparklo founder and CEO

How Sparklo is enabling recycling in the UAE and beyond

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

the final pitch investor-judges from left to right: Jigar Sagar, Sami Khoreibi, Bijan Alizadeh and Dr Mohanad Alwadiya

From funding to scale: Straight-talk from The Final Pitch’s investor-judges

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

Recovery on demand addresses personal wellness Image- Getty Images for illustrative purposes

How Recovery On Demand is filling a gap in the personal wellness space

Co-founder Joe Hanney shares how Recovery On Demand is making consistent, personalised recovery accessible

Saudi's salary system: Updates that private sector employers should know

New Abu Dhabi schemes offer Emiratis 80% startup funding

The entity has been continually accepting applications for medium and long-term loans to meet the needs of innovative business ventures.

Keyper's CEO and co-founder shares how it's enabling a seamless tenant-landlord experience

Keyper’s CEO shares how it’s enabling a seamless tenant-landlord experience

Omar Abu Innab, its CEO and co-founder, shares the story behind Keyper’s creation, its market impact, and the exciting developments shaping the platform’s future

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

The strategies are part of the Qatar Vision 2030 and seek to promote sustainable growth and boost the private sector’s contribution to the GDP

Proptech firm PRYPCO raises $10m in seed funding

Proptech firm PRYPCO raises $10m in seed funding round

The investment round led by Shorooq Partners with participation from Apparel Group and other investors

META startbootcamp partner to empower mena startups with AI powered LAMA design drive Image GettyImages

Meta, Startupbootcamp partner to empower MENA startups

The initiative, Llama Design Drive, aims to address the region’s specific needs by launching a series of intensive programmes

Egypt-based B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m

Egypt-based B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m

The company, which has witnessed substantial growth since its inception, serves over 188,000 retailers across 17 Egyptian cities

Dubai SME incentives, services hit record Dhs233.4m in 2023

Dubai SME boosts growth with over Dhs233m worth of support in 2023

The organisation facilitated the establishment of 2,937 new businesses and provided support services to 1,186 Emirati entrepreneurs

SME trailblazers shine as Century Financial celebrates excellence at Golden Frame Awards

The initiative will play a critical role in developing a culture of excellence in the regional startup space, inspire creativity and innovation and help to nurture future business leaders.

Eugene Willemsen, CEO Africa, Middle East & South Asia, PepsiCo_Dr. Bob Maughon, Chief Sustainability & Technology Officer, SABIC_Roland Daher, CEO, Astrolabs launch Mega Green Accelerator

Mega Green MENA Accelerator unveiled by PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs

The new initiative aims to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs in the region to develop solutions to regional and global sustainability challenges

Growdash

SME story: Interview with Sean Trevaskis, Enver Sorkun, founders of Growdash

Understanding the specific needs of restaurant owners and operators was crucial to developing a solution that could make a meaningful impact

EDB launches solar energy financing programme for SMEs

EDB launches solar energy financing programme for SMEs

The initiative will allocate Dhs100m to bolster the adoption of green energy solutions with a focus on solar energy initiatives

Delektia

SME Story: Interview with Ali Wahoud, founding investor at Delektia

The company is an example of a non-tech venture gaining significant traction in the dynamic Middle Eastern startup landscape

Twig

SME story: Interview with Chafic Idriss, Rayan Antonios, Karam El Dik, founders of Twig

We facilitate effective goal planning and provide a user-friendly experience to help individuals achieve their financial objectives

FOO

SME story: Interview with Ghady Rayess, managing director of FOO

Financial services embedded into existing business models are no longer optional, but necessary

School Hack

SME story: Interview with Youseff Youseff, COO and Muhammed Khalid, CEO of School Hack

The platform utilises AI to relieve students of extra mental labour, personalise learning materials based on individual learning styles, and provide valuable insights to educators

FTA reports incraese in Muwafaq Package registrations

UAE’s FTA reports growth in Muwafaq Package registrations

The package offers a variety of features and incentives that can help SMEs save money and get help with tax compliance

Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone and noon.com collaborate to drive SME growth

noon.com will offer its seller onboarding services through Meydan Marketplace

SME story: Interview with Jamil Zablah & Wassim Merheby, co-founders of Verofax

SME story: Interview with Verofax founders Jamil Zablah & Wassim Merheby

Verofax is currently at the scale-up stage, providing marketing core competency solutions to six of the world’s top 100 global brands

The COFE Team Image location courtesy: Emirati Coffee Co.

COFE raises $15m in Series B funding round

Last year, COFE announced a partnership with the Saudi Coffee Company with a mandate to invest SAR1.2bn in the kingdom’s coffee sector by 2030

SME story: Interview with Ziad Toqan, founder of Leap

SME story: Interview with Ziad Toqan, founder of Leap

Leap’s on a mission to teach kids good money habits at an early age

shahzad - the co-kitchen

Dubai’s DET unveils ‘The Co-Kitchen’, the first kitchen incubator under DBIN

The Co-Kitchen provides entrepreneurs and startups with many advantages, including a low-cost platform to launch their projects without the need for huge investments

SME Story: Interview with Kate Brunette-Sireteanu, co-founder of Peace of Mind Products

While we all walk around wearing masks to protect ourselves from airborne particles, our youngsters had no added layer of resistance until we launched our VirusShield Stroller Cover

E-commerce programme

Khalifa Fund launches e-commerce acceleration programme to boost SMEs’ digital capacity

The programme will feature a five day workshop covering the essentials of e-commerce, commencing September 21

Incubayt Investments to fund The Waste Lab, a female-led startup

The Waste Lab offers off-site and on-site composting, targetting both B2C and B2B clients